If you’re planning to travel to Indonesia, keep up to date on the latest travel restrictions.
Countries have been moving at different paces in reopening international borders, which could lead to confusion as the world seeks to move beyond the Covid pandemic to return to normalcy.
In Southeast Asia, Malaysia has said goodbye to COVID-19 insurance for incoming travelers, while neighboring Thailand still imposes a $10,000 requirement at the time of writing, although many are happy that mandatory quarantine has been lifted.
The tourist destination of Bali is one of the first Southeast Asian idylls to selectively reopen to international tourism — initially in late 2021, before the network expands to include other parts of Indonesia. Whether you’re seeking the serenity of Bali, the pristine waters of Raja Ampat or the splendor of Lake Toba, here’s what you need to know before heading out from Malaysia.
How to Travel to Indonesia from Singapore for Leisure and Fly – Accurate as of 18 May 2022:
The Indonesian government has reopened selected airports, seaports and land border checkpoints for tourism use.These airports include Soekarno Hatta (Jakarta), Ngurah Rai (Bali), Kualanamu (Medan), Juanda (Surabaya), Hasanuddin (Makassar), Sam Ratulangi (Manado), Lombok, Hang Nadim (Batam) and Yogyakarta. For those traveling from Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia, one can go via Entikong (West Kalimantan), Aruk (West Kalimantan) and Tunon Taka (North Kalimantan).
Singaporeans do not need a visa. However, for those who need a visa to enter Indonesia, the Indonesian government has reinstated the visa on arrival, which costs IDR 500,000 and is valid for 30 days.
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Click here to find out which nationalities are entitled to this leeway.
Although Indonesia does not enforce mandatory quarantine for fully vaccinated people, travelers should provide health and Covid vaccination information in print or digital format in addition to proof of travel insurance covering Covid-related complications. Previously, Indonesia required a negative PCR test result within 48 hours of departure. However, according to Indonesian President Joao Widodo, from May 18 fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to be tested.
Anyone under the age of 18 will not be forced to show proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or have recently recovered from an infection (not more than 30 days before departure), you must provide a doctor’s note or proof of recovery. More on that further.
Remember to download the Indonesian contact tracing app Peduli Lindungi on Google Play or Apple App Store and complete your profile.
If you are only partially vaccinated or not vaccinated, you must self-pay for a five-day quarantine. You will also need a PCR test on arrival and another test on the fourth day. The same applies to minors accompanied by partially or unvaccinated guardians.
Even if you are fully vaccinated but showing symptoms of Covid, you will need to undergo a PCR test on arrival. You must not leave the residence while waiting for the results.
It’s that simple. Bon Voyage!
Hero and feature image: Nick Fewings / @jannerboy62 / Unsplash
This story was first published in Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur.
