Indonesia: Officials extend curbs in Java and Bali through Aug. 15 and other parts of Indonesia through Sept. 5, allow entry by air via more cities /update 122

Event

Authorities have extended COVID-19 protocols under the public activity restrictions system (PPKM) in Java and Bali islands through at least Aug. 15, as well as in other parts of the country through Sept. 5. Level 1 rules of the PPKM are now in effect in all localities nationwide; PPKM tiers run from Level 1 through Level 4 in increasing order of severity.

Additionally, officials now allow international arrivals to enter Indonesia by air through Balikpapan, Banda Aceh, Banjarmasin, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, and Surakarta, on top of 10 other cities that have served as entry points by air to the country.

Domestic Measures
Most businesses and activities can operate at full capacity on-site under level 1 of PPKM; officials permit only 75 percent of administrative staff in some industries, like finance and export-oriented sectors, to work on site. 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. Authorities allow people to enter public facilities, like eateries and shopping centers, only if they have received a booster COVID-19 dose.

Domestic intercity travelers aged 18 and above who have not received any COVID-19 vaccine will have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before the trip, while passengers who have completed their primary vaccination but have not received their booster dose will have to show either a negative result from an ART test taken with 24 hours or a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. People who have obtained their booster dose are not required to show any test results to travel domestically. Officials require all domestic travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing application. The enforcement of the policies varies across Indonesia.

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. All permitted incoming travelers, regardless of nationality, must download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing application before their trips.

All international arrivals are subject to health screenings. Passengers whose body temperature is above 37.5 C (99.5 F) must undergo a PCR test. People who obtain a positive result from the PCR test must quarantine at a designated facility; the duration of the quarantine varies as per medical advice. Foreign nationals who are subject to the mandatory PCR test and/or quarantine must pay for the costs.

International entrants aged 18 and above must show proof of having received their primary COVID-19 dose at least 14 days before the departure; exceptions from the vaccination requirement are possible for Indonesian citizens and travelers with medical conditions, among others. Fully vaccinated inbound passengers are exempt from mandatory quarantine upon arrival. Permitted entrants who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine at a designated facility for five days upon entry and undergo a PCR test on the fourth day of the quarantine.

Authorities allow passport holders from 75 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, Balikpapan, Banda Aceh, Banjarmasin, Batam, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Mataram, Medan, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Surabaya, Surakarta, Tanjungpinang, and Yogyakarta; by sea through all ports; and by land through some checkpoints in East Nusa Tenggara, West Kalimantan, and Papua provinces.

Indonesian citizens aged 18 and above must provide evidence that they have received their booster dose to travel overseas.

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
PeduliLindungi application
World Health Organization (WHO)