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Change description : 2026-09-18 11:54:00: FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). [Guidance and regulation]

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Foreign travel advice

Indonesia

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

Warnings and insurance

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Updated:
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Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East

Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.

Commercial options to leave Indonesia remain available, but your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.Before you travel: 

  • check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
  • check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
  • review your travel insurance policy for coverage
  • monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts

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.

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Update history

2026-09-18 11:54
FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2026-09-10 12:07
Removal of information about closure of Jakarta airports due to volcanic ash clouds (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2026-09-06 06:58
Information about flight disruptions at Soekarno Hatta Airport and Halim Airport in Jakarta due to volcanic ash cloud (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2026-08-28 12:29
Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2026-08-16 12:31
Information about an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on 15 August (Warnings and insurance)

2026-06-10 09:18
Updated information about ‘All Indonesia Declaration Form’ and visa scams (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2026-03-19 14:05
Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-03-06 16:12
New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-02-12 12:03
Addition of information that visa on arrival cannot be used to undertake volunteering, and addition of information about the risk of possible arrest for possessing CBD oil (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2026-01-12 16:40
Updated information about extramarital sex (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-12-15 14:30
Additional information regarding the risks of flooding, storms and tsunamis following Cyclone Ditwah (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-12-12 14:45
Removal of information about an explosion at a school in North Jakarta on 7 November 2025.

2025-12-10 12:43
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-12-02 13:11
Updated information for those travelling to LGBT+ events (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-11-07 13:51
Updated with information following an explosion at a school in North Jakarta (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-10-08 13:10
Updated information about visa requirements(‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-09-24 12:47
Information about All Indonesia Declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-09-17 11:07
New information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-09-08 15:11
Removal of information about protests across Indonesia including violent clashes and fatalities (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-08-30 08:14
Updated information about protests across Indonesia including violent clashes and fatalities.

2025-08-29 14:28
Updated information about protests across Indonesia with a small number becoming violent (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-08-01 15:24
New information for travellers to fill in a customs declaration form before travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-07-03 10:53
Updated information on entering Indonesia with the appropriate visa(‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-06-18 14:29
Updated information on recent volcanic activity on Flores Island (‘Regional risks’ page).

2025-04-08 16:36
Updated information on the risks related to drugs, and of criminal gangs coercing people to carry drugs across borders (‘Safety and security’ page).

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)