Original document : https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia

Change description : 2025-01-07 11:33:00: Updated information on overstaying your visa (‘Entry requirements’ page). [Guidance and regulation]

Showing diff : 2024-11-15 17:20:14.254642322 +00:00..2025-01-07 11:33:35.368001276 +00:00

Foreign travel advice

Indonesia

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
7
15 JanuaryNovember 20252024
Updated:
7
15 JanuaryNovember 20252024
Latest update:
UpdatedOn informationcontinuing onflight overstayingdisruptions yourdue visato (‘Entryvolcanic requirements’activity page).('Warnings and insurance' page)
Download a more detailed map (PDF)

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).  

Areas where FCDO advises against all travel

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, East Nusa Tenggara 

FCDO advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This is an exclusion zone put in place by the local authorities. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on 3 November 2024.

Mount Sinabung, North Sumatra

FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the Mount Sinabung crater in Karo Regency, North Sumatra. This is an exclusion zone put in place by the local authorities.

Mount Marapi, West Sumatra

FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra. This is an exclusion zone put in place by the local authorities.

Mount Semeru, East Java

FCDO advises against all travel to:

  • within 5 km of the crater of Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency, East Java
  • the south-east area of Mount Semeru along the Besuk Kobokan river, approximately 13km from the crater, and 500m from any Besuk Kobokan riverbank

These are exclusion zones put in place by the local authorities.

Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi

FCDO advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi. This is an exclusion zone put in place by the local authorities. Mount Ruang erupted on 16 April 2024.

Mount Ibu, North Maluku

FCDO advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ibu in North Maluku Province. This is an exclusion zone put in place by the local authorities. Mount Ibu erupted on 6 June 2024.

See more details about why FCDO advises against travel.

Flight disruptions due to volcanic activity

Flight disruptions have been reported at Bali International Airport due to volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, and also at nearby regional airports. Check with your airline for updates. If your flight is affected, contact your airline and your travel insurer for alternative travel and accommodation arrangements.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice  

FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

Get

Follow traveland advicecontact updates

SignFCDO uptravel to geton emailTwitter, notificationsFacebook when thisand travelInstagram. adviceYou iscan updated. 

Followalso andsign contactup FCDO:   

View a printable version of the whole guide

Update history

2025-01-07 11:33
Updated information on overstaying your visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-11-15 17:19
Latest update on continuing flight disruptions due to volcanic activity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2024-11-13 06:03
Addition of information about flight disruptions at Bali International Airport due to volcanic ash (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

2024-11-06 16:54
FCDO now  advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2024-10-09 14:14
New information on driving licence requirements (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-09-05 13:50
New entry requirement information. From August ‘24 onwards, all travellers will be required to complete a health pass form prior to departure. This will include all foreign and national travellers.

2024-07-15 15:43
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-06-07 13:37
Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Indonesia (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-05-20 11:28
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ibu in Northern Marapi (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).

2024-05-02 14:56
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-04-23 16:16
Information on having 2 blank pages in your passport for entry into Indonesia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-04-19 15:16
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 6km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-03-11 10:52
Information on health risks in Indonesia (‘Health’ page).

2024-02-12 14:39
Information about a new tourist levy in Bali, overstaying your visa, and scams (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2024-02-06 13:42
Information on upcoming elections on 14 February and the risk of protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-12-12 14:26
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 3km of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2023-06-22 09:44
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-06-21 16:38
This travel advice has been updated to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-06-13 11:26
Information on no longer needing to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination to enter Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

2023-04-28 10:54
Updated information on the security situation in Papua (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-04-20 12:31
Updated information on drink poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-04-03 11:58
Information on a new Covid-19 Application – ‘SATUSEHAT’ (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

2023-02-15 12:22
Updated information on local travel in Papua and West Papua (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-02-10 09:29
Factual Update to the Safety and security section (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-01-08 04:06
Addition of information regarding Mount Marapi eruption. (summary)

2022-12-07 15:42
Addition of information that on 7 December 2022, a suicide bomber attacked a Police post on Jalan Astana Anyar, in Bandung, West Java (‘Terrorism’ page).

2022-12-04 12:25
Latest update: Updated information following the eruption of Mount Semeru and exclusion zone put in place by local authorities (‘Natural Disasters’ page).

2022-11-25 13:05
Updated information on entry requirements for travellers below 18 years of age (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2022-11-21 12:22
Addition of information that there has been a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. The FCDO is in contact with local authorities and seeking further information.

2022-11-03 12:44
Updated information on registered taxi usage and COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to Indonesia (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).

2022-07-18 14:44
Updated information on domestic flights and COVID-19 testing arrangements (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-07-04 12:00
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for travelling with children (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-06-15 15:58
Addition of information on what to do if testing positive for C-19 whilst in Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ page). Removal of information on the presentation of insurance requirement and compulsory vaccination on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-30 13:48
Update to information on vaccine verification; it is no longer possible for the British Embassy to provide this verification. Updated information on UK Emergency Travel Documents. (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-20 11:05
Updated information on domestic travel restrictions and entry rules (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-05-11 15:37
Updated information on the requirement to self-isolate for 5 days if you test positive for COVID-19 before or after you travel to Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-05-05 15:48
Updated information on entry procedures in response to COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-04-29 12:15
Update to information on the availability of visa on arrival from a number of airports and seaports (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-04-20 13:09
Update to information on entry requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page). Removal of reference to unrest and shootings relating to supporters of Habib Rizieq Shihab

2022-04-12 11:57
Update to information on travel on domestic flights (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-04-01 09:50
Updated information on quarantine rules and testing requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-03-03 15:55
Update to information on latest quarantine requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2022-02-21 11:44
Updated information on visas and quarantine requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)