Update: Restrictions to enter Indonesia

27th December 2021

UK, Norway, and Denmark have been added to the list of banned nationals to enter Indonesia. In addition, any traveler, who visited any of these countries within last 14 days (see list below), can neither enter Indonesia.

Hongkong however, is not on the list of banned countries anymore. Quarantine is still 10x24h (9 nights / 10 days) in quarantine hotel for foreign travelers.

Update on newly circulated governmental regulation – Instruksi Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 69 Tahun 2021

Indonesia is reacting to the current situation regarding the new variant OMNICRON and the overall increase of covid cases in some countries.

UK, Norway and Denmark have been added to the list of nationals, who can currently not apply for a visit visa. Furthermore, any foreign traveler (WNA – Warga Negara Asing) who had visited any of these countries during the last 14days, can neither arrive in Indonesia.

While Hongkong was previously also on this list of countries, it has now been removed. 

The mandatory quarantine for foreign nationals Indonesians (WNA) arriving in Indonesia with a valid visit visa (or KITAS) is still 10 x 24 hours. Depending on the time of your arrival and the time of your 2nd PCR in the quarantine hotel the day before check-out this could mean 9 or even 10 nights in the hotel. 

This regulation is effective immediately.

No-Entry for following Countries (updated)

International travelers (WNA) coming from following countries below can not transit or enter Indonesia due to the Omicron Variant and increase of covid cases globally. The e-visa and KITAS handling process for applicants from these countries, is also temporarily suspended.

  1. Angola
  2. Botswana
  3. Denmark
  4. Eswatini
  5. Lesotho
  6. Malawi
  7. Mozambique
  8. Namibia
  9. Norway
  10. South Africa
  11. United Kingdom (UK)
  12. Zambia
  13. Zimbabwe

Due to pre-existing travel restrictions nationals from following countries cannot apply for visit visas for Indonesia.

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Guinea
  3. Israel
  4. Kamerun
  5. Liberia
  6. Nigeria
  7. North Korea
  8. Somalia

Stay Updated

Traveling during these uncertain times due to the pandemic can be very challenging as the travel regulations of many countries, including Indonesia, keep being updated. 

You can always visit our website (click below) to check the latest travel & visa regulations. Don’t get confused by numerous hoaxes and click-bait articles published by non-official or private sources.