Indonesia: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions in Java and Bali through at least Nov. 1 /update 89

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Authorities in Indonesia have extended ongoing public activity restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali through at least Nov. 1.

The Indonesian government employs a multi-tier system for applying PPKM in individual cities and regencies based on local disease activity. The system consists of PPKM levels 1 through 4 in order of increasingly strict controls. Most areas in Java and Bali continue to implement level 3 restrictions; there are no localities under level 4 measures. Officials have lowered the classification for Greater Jakarta, except for Tangerang Regency and Bogor regencies, from level 3 to 2. The government has also eased capacity restrictions in cinemas in level 1 and 2 areas and are reopening tourist attractions. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas nationwide. The levels are as follows:

• Level 3: The locations include parts of Banten, Central Java, East Java, and West Java provinces. Details on the rules, districts, and regencies can be found here. Non-essential companies may operate with 25-percent of fully vaccinated staff on-site; employees must use the PeduliLindung application to check in and out of office premises. Essential service and office administration workers from the banking and finance sector may work on-site at between 25- to 50-percent capacity depending on functions; capital market and technology sector employees can work on-site at 50 percent capacity. Export industries can operate but must have an operational and mobility permit for industrial activities (IOMKI) and submit documents proving the export of goods in the last 12 months or export plans. Export sector companies must also implement shift arrangements at a maximum of 50-percent capacity for production staff; office administration workers may work at 10-percent capacity. Non-administrative staff in critical sectors like health, energy, logistics, security, and construction may operate at full capacity. Schools may open with half of the number of students in attendance. Shopping malls may operate until 21:00 at 50-percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes may offer dine-in services of up to 50-percent capacity with only two guests per table. Places of worship may hold religious activities at 50-percent capacity or at a cap of 50 people. Most recreational activities and locations remain prohibited except for outdoor non-contact sports in groups of up to four people; outdoor sports facilities may hold activities at 50-percent capacity. Public transport can operate at 70-percent capacity.

• Level 2: The 54 locations include DKI Jakarta, Bali parts of Banten, Central Java, East Java, and West Java provinces. Details on the rules, districts, and regencies can be found here. Non-essential companies may operate with 50-percent of fully vaccinated staff on-site. Essential service and office administration workers from the banking and finance sector may work on-site at between 50-75 percent capacity; capital market and technology sector employees can work on-site at 75-percent capacity. Export sector firms must implement shift arrangements at a maximum of 75-percent capacity; office administration workers in factories may work at 50-percent capacity. Non-administrative staff in critical sectors like health, energy, logistics, security, and construction may operate at full capacity. Supermarkets can operate at 75-percent capacity through 21:00, while shopping centers may open until 21:00 at 50-percent capacity. Places of worship may hold religious activities at 75-percent capacity or at a cap of 75 people. Public transport can function at full capacity. Tourist attractions and cultural activities may take place at a limited capacity.

• Level 1: The locations include Banjar and Pangandaran in West Java Province; Semarang and Tegal in Central Java Province; and Blitar, Kediri, Mojokerto, Pasuruan, and Surabaya in East Java Province. Non-essential companies may operate with 75-percent of fully vaccinated staff on-site. Service and administration staff from essential sectors may work at full and 75-percent capacity, respectively. Shopping malls may open at 75-percent capacity. Tourist attractions and cultural activities can take place at 75-percent capacity. Public transport can function at full capacity.

Officials continue to implement public activity restrictions in areas outside Java and Bali through Nov. 8. Most areas are under level 3 restrictions, there are no localities under level 4 measures. The restrictions are mostly the same as those in Java and Bali but with slight differences like capacity limits for on-site office workers, food establishments, and places of worship. Local officials in some areas may implement rules that are tighter than those mandated by the central government. Officials may relax restrictions in areas based on caseloads in the coming days.

Domestic long-distance travel restrictions remain in place. Individuals must provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure for air travel. People traveling by land or sea must provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 48 hours. Officials may randomly subject some passengers to tests. All air and sea domestic travelers must also register on the Health Alert Card (eHAC) mobile application before travel; officials advise travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.

Increased security is possible to enforce measures. Demonstrations and marches against restrictions may occur; possible protest sites include government buildings and prominent monuments or intersections in urban centers.

Travel Restrictions
The government allows foreigners on high-level diplomatic state visits, Asia-Pacific Economic Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel cardholders, and fully vaccinated international travelers with a valid tourist or limited stay visa to enter Indonesia. Permitted travelers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before departure, health insurance covering COVID-19 quarantine and treatment, and register on the eHAC app. Arrivals must quarantine at designated facilities for at least five days and undergo RT-PCR tests upon arrival and on day seven before release. Officials may increase the quarantine period for travelers to 14 days, depending on COVID-19 activity in the country of origin. Authorities continue to ban entry for noncitizens who have visited India in the past 14 days. International travelers must download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing application. Further details on the entry requirements can be found here.

Indonesia allows fully vaccinated international travelers from 19 countries to enter Bali and Riau Islands, including Bahrain, China, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Noway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates. Arrivals must have a valid visa or entry permit, a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure, proof of hotel booking, and medical insurance of at least USD 100,000 covering COVID-19 treatment. Travelers must also quarantine for five days at their own expense.

Authorities have opened international borders at Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), Juanda International Airport (SUB), Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), Yogyakarta International Airport (JOG), and seaports in Batam City, Riau Islands Province, and Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan Province. Land cross-border posts are also open in Aruk and Entikong in West Kalimantan Province.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

State COVID-19 Portal
World Health Organization (WHO)
PeduliLindungi application
eHac application