Indonesia: Authorities expand visa on arrival to entrants from 12 additional international locations as of May 31 /update 116

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Authorities have expanded the visa on arrival scheme to passport holders from 12 additional international locations as of May 31. The new locations are Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. With the policy, passport holders from 72 international locations can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

Domestic Measures
Authorities continue to enact domestic COVID-19 curbs under its public activity restrictions system (PPKM) through at least June 6. PPKM tiers run from Level 1 through Level 4 in increasing order of severity. Most areas in the country are classified as Level 2 localities. Jakarta Province is categorized 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.

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 Central Maluku, Donggala, East Flores, Kubu Raya, Lanny Jaya, Melawi, Merauke, Mimika, Parigi Moutong, Poso, Sekadau, Sidenreng Rappang, Sigi, and Toli Toli regencies and 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. Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 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.

Authorities allow passport holders from 72 international locations, including Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, the UK, the US, and ASEAN countries, to obtain a visa on arrival. 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