Indonesia: Authorities extend varying COVID-19 restrictions in all regions as of Feb. 28 /update 105

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Authorities have extended public activity restrictions (PPKM) of varying levels in provinces across Indonesia as of Feb. 28. Ongoing restrictions will continue in areas outside of Java and Bali through at least March 14; most areas are under level 3 rules. Tight curbs will also continue in Java and Bali islands until at least March 7. The strictest level 4 rules are active in Cirebon, Madiun, Magelang, and Tegal cities, while the second-strictest level 3 rules are in place across Jakarta, Bali, and Yogyakarta provinces, as well as Bandung, Bekasi, Bogor, Semarang, Serang, Surabaya, and Tangerang cities.

Domestic Measures
In Java and Bali, areas under level 4 protocols allow non-essential and essential industries to operate on-site at 25 and 50-percent capacity, respectively. Level 3 restrictions permit on-site workforce caps of up to 50 percent in most industries and 75 percent in export-oriented industries. Level 2 curbs allow all sectors to operate on-site at a maximum of 75-percent capacity. Under level 1 protocols, all sectors can run at full capacity.

Varying PPKM rules are also ongoing in areas outside of Java and Bali through March 14; each tier of PPKM rules in localities outside Java and Bali is less stringent than the corresponding level of PPKM curbs in Java and Bali. Level 3 rules permit nonessential and essential sectors to operate on-site at a maximum of 50 and 100-percent capacity, respectively. Under levels 1 and 2, most sectors can work on-site at 100-percent capacity, though nonessential companies must suspend operations for five days if any cluster is found within the workplaces. Localities enforcing level 3 rules include Ambon, Banda Aceh, Banjarmasin, Jayapura, Makassar, Manado, Medan, Palangkaraya, Palembang, Padang, Pekanbaru. Pontianak, and Samarinda cities.

Critical sectors can run work on-site at full capacity under all levels nationwide. Employees at all levels must use the PeduliLindung application to check in and out of offices. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas nationwide. Local authorities may enforce enhanced localized movement and commercial restrictions in high-risk areas on top of the central government-mandated curbs.

Authorities require long-distance travelers to provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Air passengers must show a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure; fully vaccinated passengers may provide a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 24 hours before departure. Ground and maritime travelers must provide a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 24 hours. All air and sea travelers must also register on the Health Alert Card (eHAC) mobile application before travel. Officials advise passengers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.

International Travel Restrictions
The government allows citizens, permanent residents, foreigners on high-level diplomatic state visits, and Asia-Pacific Economic Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel cardholders to enter the country. Fully vaccinated tourists and short-term visa holders from several countries may also visit Bali or the Riau Islands; the countries include Bahrain, China, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates.

Travelers, except Indonesian nationals, must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry. Permitted entrants must present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours before arrival, as well as health insurance covering COVID-19 quarantine and treatment. They must also register on the eHAC app and download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing app. Tourists to Bali and Riau Islands must present evidence of hotel booking and medical insurance of at least USD 25,000 covering COVID-19 treatment.

Arrivals who have received a booster shot must quarantine for three days. Entrants who are not fully vaccinated but have not received a booster shot must quarantine for five days. Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine for seven days. Travelers are subject to COVID-19 tests at the end of their quarantine period.

Authorities are allowing fully vaccinated travelers from Singapore to enter Batam and Bintan without quarantine from Feb. 25. Travelers must present a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure, show a valid visa if applicable, and present evidence of health insurance with a minimum coverage of SGD 30,000.

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