Indonesia: Authorities extend and modify domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of May 24 /update 115

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Indonesia has extended domestic COVID-19 curbs under its four-level public activity restrictions system (PPKM) as of May 24. PPKM tiers run from Level 1 through Level 4 in increasing order of severity. Regional variations continue. The PPKM measures are applicable through June 6; extensions are possible.

Most areas in the country are classified as Level 2 localities. Jakarta Province is classified as a Level 1 area. Most businesses and activities under levels 1 and 2 across the country may occur at a maximum of 100 percent and 75 percent, respectively. Businesses and facilities defined as operating in critical sectors can work on-site at full capacity nationwide.

Domestic Measures
Level 3 curbs in Java and Bali permit most essential and non-essential industries to operate at a maximum of 50 percent of employees working on-site and 75 percent for export-related businesses. Pamekasan Regency in East Java Province is the only Level 3 area in Java and Bali.

Outside Java and Bali, Level 3 rules allow non-essential establishments to operate at a maximum of 50 percent capacity on-site, whereas essential businesses may operate at 100 percent. Level 3 locations include Donggala, East Flores, Kubu Raya, Lanny Jaya, Maluku Tengah, Melawi, Merauke, Mimika, Parigi Moutong, Poso, Sekadau, Sidenreng Rappang, Sigi, and Toli Toli regencies as well as Banjarmasin, Makassar, Palembang, Pontianak, Singkawang, and Ternate cities

Local jurisdictions may implement tighter restrictions on top of the measures mandated by the central government if the rate of transmission warrants.

Other nationwide measures continue. Facemask use is mandatory in indoor venues and on public transport vehicles, but not in outdoor areas. Unvaccinated people on long-distance domestic air, sea, and land travel must provide a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours or a RAT test taken within 24 hours before departure. Officials advise all passengers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.

International Travel Restrictions
The government currently allows citizens, permanent residents, foreigners on high-level diplomatic state visits, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel cardholders, and tourists from some international locations to enter Indonesia. Entrants who are not fully vaccinated must produce a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. Arriving foreign nationals must also present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and obtain health insurance covering COVID-19 treatment. Permitted entrants who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine at a designated facility for five days upon entry and undergo an RT-PCR test on the fourth day of isolation; fully vaccinated passengers do not need to quarantine. All permitted incoming travelers, regardless of nationality, must also download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing app.

The government allows passport holders from 60 international locations to obtain a visa on arrival, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, UAE, and US. A full list can be found here. Passengers may enter Indonesia by air through Jakarta, Batam, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Mataram, Medan, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta; by sea through certain ports in Bali, North Kalimantan, and Riau Islands provinces; and by land through some checkpoints in East Nusa Tenggara and West Kalimantan provinces.

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