Coronavirus in Indonesia: Information for Travelers (June 2023)

As in the rest of the world, the coronavirus in Indonesia is also significantly affecting the country’s tourism. In this article, we summarize the COVID situation in Indonesia today (10 June 2023) and answer frequently asked questions from travelers.

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Coronavirus in Indonesia (Update 10 June 2023)

The latest update is based on new government regulations.

• From June 9, 2023 it is no longer necessary to present a covid certificate to travel to Indonesia
• 90 approved nationalities (list below) are able to do Visa on Arrival.
• For all nationalities outside the approved countries, you have to obtain B211A e-visa.
• NO LONGER need to do PCR test prior to flying to Indonesia.

Is Indonesia open for tourism?

YES! Indonesia is now open to tourism.

Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali (DPS), Jakarta International Airport (CGK), and others in several cities in Indonesia are open and since early February 2022, many flights have started arriving in Bali, including from Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Scoot, KLM, and several other airlines.

So, what are the requirements to travel to Indonesia?

• Travel insurance (It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended to have when traveling to Indonesia or any other country)
• Valid passport with more than 6 months for expiration at the time of entry
• Off-shore visa or visa on arrival
• Fill in the online customs declaration form through the Electronic Custom Declaration (ECD) website http://cdbali.net. It is also possible to fill the form at the airport.
• Consult with Come2Indonesia for an amazing trip! That’s all!!!

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

⚠️ ¡UPDATE! ⚠️
Indonesian immigration authorities announced at the end of January 2023 that travelers can now apply for tourist visas (VOA) online.
Now you can process online 2 types of VOA: 30 and 60 days.
You can check all the detailed and updated information in this article:
New Online Tourist Visa to travel to Indonesia (eVOA) and 30-day Online extension + Online Customs Declaration

– For international arrivals at Bali airport, Jakarta, Surabaya, Manado, Medan, Aceh, Padang, Palembang, Solo, Banjarmasin, Sepinggan, Batam, Tanjung Pinang, Makassar, Lombok and Yogyakarta.

– For those in a list of nationalities (below)

– Price of the visa on arrival (VOA) is IDR 500,000 (approx. EUR 32 or USD 35). You can NOT pay by card, it must be in cash in Rupiah, Euro or Dollars, there are also ATMs near that area if you want to withdraw cash. Keep in mind that coins are not received in cash and they will always be rounded up or returned in Indonesian Rupiah.

– BRI is the official bank for payment of the visa.

– The visa allows you to stay of 30 days and can be extended (under payment) for another 30 days. (To do this you must go to an Immigration office before the first one expires).

*Keep in mind that the extension process can take between 15 and 20 days, and you will have to go to the immigration office 3 times. The first time is to deliver all the documentation, the second one is for the photo, fingerprints and then payment, and the third time to collect the passport.

– You need to show your flight ticket of departure from the country.

– Upon arrival, there will be a counter for the purchase of the visa before Immigration.

We can arrange a personal assistant to help you with the paperwork, avoid queues, and to handle your VOA during arrival! Contact us for more info.

ACCEPTED COUNTRIES TO BENEFIT FROM VOA

1. Albania
2. Andorra
3. Argentina
4. Australia
5. Austria
6. Bahrain
7. Belarus
8. Belgium
9. Bosnia and herzegovina
10. Brazil
11. Brunei Darussalam
12. Bulgaria
13. Cambodia
14. Canada
15. Chile
16. China
17. Colombia
18. Croatia
19. Cyprus
20. Czechia
21. Denmark
22. Ecuador
23. Egypt
24. England
25. Estonia
26. Finland
27. France
28. Germany
29. Guatemala
30. Greece
31. Hong Kong
32. Hungary
33. Iceland
34. India
35. Ireland
36. Italy
37. Japan
38. Jordan
39. Kuwait
40. Kenya
41. Kazakhstan
42. Laos
43. Latvia
44. Liechtenstein
45. Lithuania
46. Luxembourg
47. Macau
48. Malaysia
49. Maldives
50. Malta
51. Mexico
52. Monaco
53. Morocco
54. Burma
55. Holland
56. New Zealand
57. Norway
58. Oman
59. Panama (It was removed from the list on January 9, 2024.)
60. Palestine
61. Peru
62. Philippines
63. Poland
64. Portugal
65. Republic of Korea
66. Qatar
67. Romania
68. Russia
69. San Marino
70. Saudi Arabia
71. Serbia
72. Seychelles
73. Singapore
74. Slovakia
75. Slovenia
76. South Africa
77. Spain
78. Suriname
79. Sweden
80. Switzerland
81. Taiwan
82. Thailand
83. East Timor
84. Tunisia
85. Turkey
86. Ukraine
87. United Arab Emirates
88. United Kingdom
89. United States of America
90. Uzbekistan
91. Vatican
92. Venezuela
93. Viet Nam

What are the requirements and procedures to go to Indonesia if my country is not among the list of nationalities eligible for VOA?

You will need to apply for a visa called B211A before traveling. At Come2Indonesia we can help you process the B211A visa. For this, among other documents, we will need; a passport photo, the address in your country of origin and in Indonesia, a passport-sized photo and the COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English. For minors under 18 years of age, a photocopy of the family book or birth certificate or other document that indicates the parent-child relationship is required. The duration of the visa issuance is between 5 and 12 business days depending on the process. Contact us and we will advise you with the entire process. The rest of the requirements and procedures are the same as for travelers who can obtain a visa on arrival.

What is the difference between the VOA (Visa on Arrival) and B211A Visa?

Visa on Arrival	B211A Visa (Tourism/Business Purposes)
Applicable upon arrival in Indonesia	Must be applied prior to departure to Indonesia
Valid for 30 days of stay	Valid for 60 days of stay
Extendable only one time for 30 more days. Total stay up to 60 days.	Extendable up to 2 x 60 days. Total stay up to 180 days
For eligible nationalities only	For most nationalities
You cannot make another visa when this visa expires, you will need to leave the country.	You can apply for another type of visa to stay longer in Indonesia.

Fast Track Service, VIP Personal Assistance at Airport

You can book VIP airport services on arrival, where you will have assistants at all times at the airport, in charge of all checks and faster movements in the airport, both on arrival and departure. From Come2Indonesia, we offer a VIP service in the popular airports such as Bali and Jakarta. We recommend this service especially for those who come with a lot of luggage or families with children, where the whole process will be much easier. Do not hesitate to contact us about VIP Bali Airport Service or VIP Jakarta Airport Service.

Do I have to do a PCR test on arrival in Indonesia?

No, but upon arrival at the airport in Indonesia, if the health service at the airport sees that a passenger on arrival has symptoms of COVID-19 (for example temperature greater than 37.5C) they will perform a PCR test to the passenger to verify. But for all passengers with temperature below 37.5C they will be able to start their holiday without any PCR on arrival.

What if I took a PCR test on arrival and the result is positive?

If the test result is positive, you must isolate yourself at a hotel for at least 5 days and get tested again on the fourth day to see if you are negative and able to start their vacation.

Especially for positive travelers who are elderly or who have severe symptoms, isolation will be done in a hospital.

There is an insurance that the government sells here on the web https://www.jagawisata.com/COVID19 that would cover all expenses in case of testing positive and costs IDR 500,000. If you also want an insurance that covers the rest of incidents, luggage, cancellations, etc., you can ask us about Intermundial Insurance that we offer.

I am unvaccinated/have only been vaccinated with the first dose, can I travel to Indonesia? (Update 10 June 2023)

Starting from 09th June 2023, the previous Covid-19 travel restrictions outlined in SE No. 24/2022 (domestic) and SE No. 25/2022 (international) have been rescinded/canceled. This means that proof of vaccination is no longer mandatory! However, it is highly recommended for travelers to be fully vaccinated & boosted. 

Is wearing a mask mandatory in Indonesia?

No in outdoors and open areas, and yes for indoors, public transports or any areas with a lot of people.

Is it possible to travel with children to Indonesia right now?

Yes, children under 18 years of age can travel to Indonesia with the corresponding visa and they do not need to be vaccinated.

What are the requirements for domestic flights within Indonesia? (Update 10 June 2023)

Starting from 09th June 2023, the previous Covid-19 travel restrictions outlined in SE No. 24/2022 (domestic) and SE No. 25/2022 (international) have been rescinded/canceled. This means that proof of vaccination is no longer mandatory.

Since these regulations may change from one day to the next, it is recommended to always check with the airline at the time of purchase of the ticket and again a couple of days before the flight.

Also check on Garuda Indonesia web page, the national airline of Indonesia.
https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/id/en/news-and-events/kebijakan-operasional-terkait-covid19

What is the current coronavirus situation in Indonesia? (Update 11 April 2022)

« It’s time to travel and forget about data and cases of the Coronavirus, so 11 April 2022 will be the last day we update data on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations. Indonesia has done an incredible job in controlling the coronavirus, it has taught citizens hygiene and sanitation protocols, they have made an unbeatable distribution of vaccines and we have one of the highest percentages of vaccinated in Asia, considering that we are a country of 270 million people.

Indonesia has recorded a total of 6,033,903 coronavirus infections since the beginning of the pandemic, of which 5,808,380 have recovered and 155,675 people have died.

There are currently 69,849 active cases of Coronavirus in Indonesia. Most active cases are found in Central Java, West Java and Jakarta.

Source: https://twitter.com/BNPB_Indonesia

What is the current coronavirus situation on the island of Bali? (11 April 2022)

As of today, there are 456 confirmed positive cases on the island of Bali.

Bali, because of its dependence on tourism and the importance of a speedy recovery, is the province of Indonesia where more people are being vaccinated. It is mandatory to wear a mask whenever you are away from home. They are also constantly measuring temperature or asking you to use antiseptic gel to get into shops, restaurants, offices, etc.

At this time, a new regulation has come out, where shopping centers, large supermarkets, government offices and some tourist places will request entry and exit control through a smartphone app called PeduliLindungi.
Bali is currently also under PPKM Level 2, where Level 4 is the highest in cases of COVID-19 and Level 1 would be practically normal, less than 20 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 Inhabitants.

Sources:

https://infocorona.baliprov.go.id/

https://vaksin.kemkes.go.id/#/provinces

Are people getting vaccinated against the Coronavirus in Indonesia? (Update 11 April 2022)

The Government of Indonesia has been implementing a large-scale vaccination plan among the population for months. They are being carried out an average of 900,000 vaccines a day, having already vaccinated about 198 millions people (94%) with the first dose, about 162 millions people (78%) with the second dose, and 28 millions people (13%) for the third (booster) vaccines.

Source: https://vaksin.kemkes.go.id/#/provinces

Can I get vaccinated against the Coronavirus in Indonesia? (Update 16 January 2022)

At the moment, only locals or foreigners with residence permits can get vaccinated in Indonesia with the free program from the government. But in Bali, the Vaksin Gotong Royong program is being carried out, where foreigners can get vaccinated by paying for the Sinopharm Vaccine at the following clinics:

Klinik Utama Vidyan Medika Jl. Bypass Dharma Giri No. 88, Gianyar, Bali. You can send a WhatsApp to ask for an appointment at this number: +62-859-6705-3469

Vaccine tourism is also being prepared, where stay packages will be made to come to get vaccinated in Indonesia, the vaccines that will be offered will be Sinovac, Astra Zeneca and Pfizer.

Here are some places where you can get vaccinated in Bali:

Rumah Sakit Bali Mandara and Bali Royal Hospital (BROS) (You need to download the Speed ​​Id application and register to make an appointment)

Sanglah Hospital (Registration at this link: http://182.23.5.146:9024/registrasivaksin/)

Udayana Hospital (Registration at this link: https://registrasi-rs.unud.ac.id/reservasi-vaksin-covid-umum)

In Lombok: the Rumah Sakit Propinsi Mataram is also vaccinating foreigners.

Is it possible to get vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna in Indonesia right now?

At this time in Indonesia Moderna and Pfizer are available, but only for medical services and special cases such as pregnant women. In the near future it will also be for the general public.