The European Union and Indonesia has mutually agreed to recognize each authority’s COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

Key Points:

  • Foreign nationals who hold an Indonesian vaccine certificate can now enter the EU or travel between EU member states under the same conditions for those traveling with an EU Digital COVID Certificate.
  • Individuals who hold EU Digital COVID Certificates can now enter Indonesia under the same conditions as those who hold an Indonesia vaccination certificate.
  • Indonesian nationals who are not vaccinated with an EU-approved vaccine must still check which vaccines are accepted by respective Member States before traveling.

Additional Information: Those who hold valid COVID-19 vaccination certificates from the EU or Indonesia will be exempt from entry restrictions.  More information regarding the EU Digital COVID Certificate is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available

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The Indonesian government has removed certain COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.

Key Points:

  • As of May 18, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are no longer required to have proof of a pre-departure PCR test to enter the country.
  • Foreign nationals must still show a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English and proof of health insurance that covers COVID-19 when arriving in Indonesia.

Additional Information: Travelers are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the last applicable dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, not including booster shots.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has reduced the extensions available for certain single-entry visit visas.

Key Points:

  • Single-entry visit visas, including business visas, which were issued before April 16 can now be extended one time for 60 days. Previously, such visas were extendable four times for 30 days per extension.
  • Single-entry visit visas that were issued after April 16 can no longer be extended.
  • Those who hold single-entry visit visas can apply for a new visa while in Indonesia instead of an extension.

Additional Information: The cost of the one-time 60-day extension for those who received a single-entry visit visa before April 16 will cost two million Indonesian Rupiah.

BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals who hold a single-entry visit visa issued after April 16 will have to apply for a new single-entry visit visa to extend their stay in Indonesia. Those eligible for the 60-day extension will have to apply for a new visa after the extension expires.

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The Indonesian government has eased certain COVID-19 entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.

Key Points:

  • To enter the country, fully vaccinated travelers must show a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure and health insurance that covers COVID-19 and medical evacuation.
  • Fully vaccinated travelers must take a PCR test upon arrival and undergo a home quarantine until they receive a negative test result.
  • Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must take a PCR test upon arrival, continue their home quarantine for five days and take an additional PCR test on the fourth day of their quarantine.

Additional Information: Children who are not fully vaccinated and under the age of 18 will be required to quarantine with their parents. Travelers are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the last applicable dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, not including booster shots.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has announced that visas on arrival are now available for travelers from 23 countries who are entering Bali, Indonesia, for tourism purposes only.

Key Points:

  • Travelers from the following countries can now enter Bali without obtaining a visa before travel:
    • Australia.
    • Brunei Darussalam.
    • Cambodia.
    • Canada.
    • France.
    • Germany.
    • Italy.
    • Japan.
    • Laos.
    • Malaysia.
    • Myanmar.
    • Netherlands.
    • New Zealand.
    • Philippines.
    • Qatar.
    • Singapore.
    • South Korea.
    • Thailand.
    • Turkey.
    • United Arab Emirates.
    • United Kingdom.
    • United States.
    • Vietnam.
  • The visa on arrival is valid for 30 days and extendable for an additional 30 days. To be eligible for the visa, individuals must have a passport with at least six months of validity, a departure plane ticket, and required COVID-19 documentation.
  • Foreign nationals who enter under the visa on arrival are not allowed to perform business activities.

BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals are now allowed to enter Bali without having to obtain a visa before arrival. Employers and employees are reminded that they will not be able to carry out any business activities on the visa on arrival.

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The Indonesian government has eased its COVID-19 quarantine requirements for foreign nationals entering the country.

Key Points:

  • Foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but have not received a booster shot must now quarantine for three days instead of five days. Such travelers must take a PCR test upon arrival and on the day before the quarantine ends.
  • Foreign nationals arriving in Indonesia must continue to have proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure, and a quarantine-hotel reservation before arriving in Indonesia.

Additional Information: Children who are not fully vaccinated and under the age of 18 will be required to quarantine with their parents. Foreign nationals traveling as tourists must have a travel insurance policy that covers COVID-related medical costs of at least $25,000. Business travelers are exempt from the travel insurance requirement.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has eased its health requirements for foreign nationals entering the country.

Key Points:

  • Foreign nationals who have received one dose of a COIVD-19 vaccine must quarantine for seven days and take a PCR test upon arrival and on the sixth day of quarantine.
  • Foreign nationals who have received two doses of a COIVD-19 vaccine must quarantine for five days and must take a PCR test upon arrival and on the fourth day of quarantine.
  • Foreign nationals who have received three doses of a COIVD-19 vaccine must quarantine for three days and take a PCR test upon arrival and on the third day of quarantine.
  • Foreign nationals arriving in Indonesia must continue to have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure, a travel insurance policy that covers COVID-related medical costs of at least $25,000 and a quarantine-hotel reservation before arriving in Indonesia.

Additional Information: Children who are not fully vaccinated and under the age of 18 will be required to quarantine with their parents. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 who are not vaccinated must receive be vaccinated at the hotel during their quarantine period. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from vaccination requirements.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has updated its entry requirements for international travelers.

Key Points:

  • International travelers arriving in Indonesia must have:
    • Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure instead of 72 hours.
    • A travel or health insurance policy that covers COVID-related medical costs up to $25,000.
    • A quarantine hotel reservation booked before arriving in Indonesia instead of upon arrival.
  • Fully vaccinated travelers are now required to quarantine for five days instead of seven upon arrival. Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine for seven days.

Additional Information: Individuals, regardless of their vaccination status, must take a PCR test upon arrival and on the day before their quarantine ends.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has lifted entry restrictions on individuals traveling from countries affected by the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

Key Points:

  • As of Jan. 12, travelers from Angola, Botswana, Denmark, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, South Africa, the U.K., Zambia and Zimbabwe can enter the country.
  • To enter Indonesia, travelers must:
    • Have a negative PCR test with a valid QR code taken within 72 hours of departure.
    • Have a digital or physical copy proving that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
    • Undergo a seven-day quarantine upon arrival.
  • As of Jan. 12, foreign nationals must have a Single Entry Visit Visa or Limited Stay Visa to enter Indonesia; the Free Visa (Visa Exemption), Visa on Arrival and Multiple Entry Business Visa remain suspended until further notice.

Additional Information: More information regarding Indonesia’s travel restrictions and health protocols is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Indonesian government has updated its COVID-19 travel restrictions and health protocols for entering the country.

Key Points:

  • Foreign nationals who have been in or traveled through Angola, Botswana, Denmark, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, South Africa, the U.K., Zambia or Zimbabwe within 14 days of arrival are barred from entering Indonesia.
    • Indonesian nationals with 14-day travel history in any of the counties above must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.
  • Authorities suspended the Free Visit Visa Waiver and Visit Visa on Arrival until further notice.
  • Eligible foreign nationals entering the country must:
    • Have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
    • Have proof that they are fully vaccinated or be vaccinated at a quarantine location upon arrival.
    • Download and install the PeduliLindugi application.

Additional Information: As of Jan. 1, Indonesian citizens can enter the country through the international airports in Bali or the Riau Islands. More information regarding Indonesia’s travel restrictions and health protocols is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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