Office of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) is not recommended for all trips within 5 km of Sinabung Crater, Karo Regency, North Sumatra.
These are exclusion zones set up by local authorities due to ongoing volcanic activity. If you are in any restricted area, you should leave immediately.see Mount Sinabung
COVID-19 entry restrictions in Indonesia
Before traveling, please review the Entry Requirements section for current entry restrictions and requirements in Indonesia. These may change without warning. Follow this advice for the latest updates and keep in touch with your travel provider.
Traveling from and back to the UK
Check what must be done to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you are planning to return to the UK via another country, please check the travel advice for the country you are transiting through.
If you plan to travel to Indonesia, find out what you need to know about the coronavirus in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get travel insurance and check that it provides adequate coverage.See FCDOA guide to travel insurance abroad.
For information on the COVID-19 vaccine, see the Coronavirus page.
About 390,000 British nationals visit Indonesia each year.
In August and September 2019, violent protests took place in Manokwari, West Papua province, and Jayapura and Wamena, Papua province. You should follow the local media, follow the advice of local authorities, and avoid large gatherings in public places, including demonstrations and political events. Rally, as they can become violent without being noticed.see Papua and West Papua
Indonesian students protest across the country against new draft legislation on September 24, 2019. These are likely to happen again. You should avoid large gatherings in public places, including demonstrations and political rallies, as they can become violent without being noticed.see political situation
It is very likely that terrorists will try to launch an attack in Indonesia. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the ability and intent to carry out these attacks anytime, anywhere in the country. Types of attacks include suicide bombings and small arms firing in public and crowded places. Be vigilant and careful. The risk is higher during holidays, including those with a religious focus. You should be extra careful during these times.see terrorism
You are travelling to Aceh, Central Sulawesi (especially Palu, Poso and Tentna), Maluku (especially Ambon), Papua and West Papua due to potential violence or violent conflict caution should be exercised.see local tours
Forest fires continue to burn through forests and peatlands in Indonesia, mainly in Sumatra and Borneo, producing widespread haze that can affect air quality. You should monitor air quality during your visit and follow medical advice where appropriate.see health
Indonesia has many active volcanoes, any of which could erupt with little or no warning. This typically results in the evacuation of villages within a 3 to 7 km radius and disrupts air travel in the wider area. In the past, repeated eruptions have caused destruction and death. Check media coverage before traveling to areas prone to volcanic activity. Local alert levels may change at short notice. Be extra careful and follow the advice of local authorities, including respecting any restricted areas.see natural disasters
Many parts of Indonesia, including Central Sulawesi, Lombok and the Sunda Strait, are continuing to recover from the effects of the 2018 earthquake and/or tsunami. If you are traveling to a disaster-affected area, you should exercise caution, especially in nearby damaged buildings and in the most affected areas.see earthquake and tsunami
UK health authorities have listed Indonesia as a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website for travel to Indonesia-Borneo to Indonesia, including Bali.
Possession, trafficking and manufacture of drugs are serious crimes in Indonesia. Some crimes carry the death penalty. Don’t get involved.see local laws and customs
Indonesia has had multiple cases of tourists dying and becoming seriously ill from drinking methanol-tainted alcoholic beverages.see methanol poisoning
If you are abroad and need urgent help from the UK government, please contact the nearest UK embassy, consulate or high commission. Given the size of the country and the remoteness of some areas, consular support may be limited in parts of Indonesia.
To contact emergency services, dial 111 or 112 (police), 118 or 119 (ambulance and rescue) or 113 (fire).
To contact the tourist police in Bali, call 0361 7540599 or 0361 224111. To contact the Tourist Police in Jakarta, please call 021 526 4073.
The Overseas Business Risk Service provides UK companies operating overseas with information and advice on how to manage risks related to political, economic and business security.
