Indonesia: Authorities extend domestic COVID-19 restrictions in most areas through Jan. 17; quarantine for international arrivals shortened /update 96

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Authorities have extended public activity restrictions (PKM) in all areas, except Java and Bali, through Jan. 17, though additional extensions are likely. Officials have also shortened quarantine terms for international arrivals; most entrants must quarantine at designated facilities for 7 days and undergo PCR tests. Returning residents from banned countries must quarantine for 10 days. Officials likely require entrants to undergo PCR tests upon entry and before leaving quarantine.

Domestic Measures
Authorities have extended public activity restrictions (PPKM) through at least Jan. 17, but further extensions are likely. The government implements restrictions based on local disease activity and other factors. The following measures are in place:

• Level 1: Essential service workers from the finance and technology sectors can work on-site at full capacity. Restaurants may offer dine-in services at up to 75-percent capacity. Shopping malls may open at full capacity through 22:00.

• Level 2: Essential service workers from the finance and technology sectors can work on-site at 75-percent capacity. Restaurants may offer dine-in services at up to 50-percent capacity through 21:00 and at 50-percent capacity for stalls operating at night between 18:00-00:00. Shopping malls may open at 50-percent capacity through 21:00. Public transport may operate at full capacity.

• Level 3: Nonessential sectors may operate with 50-percent of fully vaccinated staff on-site. Essential service workers in the finance and technology sectors may work on-site at 50-percent capacity. Shopping malls may open at 50-percent capacity through 21:00. Restaurants may offer dine-in services at up to 50-percent capacity through 21:00 and at 25-percent capacity for stalls operating 18:00-00:00. Public transportation may operate at 70-percent capacity.

Non-administrative staff in critical sectors like health, energy, logistics, security, and construction may operate at full capacity. Nonessential sectors may operate on-site with fully vaccinated staff at 75-percent capacity in green zones; 50-percent capacity in orange and yellow zones; and 25-percent capacity in red zones at Levels 1 and 2. Employees at all levels must use the PeduliLindung application to check-in and out of offices. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas nationwide.

Authorities require long-distance travelers to provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Air passengers must show a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure; fully vaccinated passengers may provide a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 24 hours before departure. Ground and maritime travelers must provide a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 24 hours. All air and sea travelers must also register on the Health Alert Card (eHAC) mobile application before travel. Officials advise passengers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.

International Travel Restrictions
The government allows citizens and permanent residents, foreigners on high-level diplomatic state visits, and Asia-Pacific Economic Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel cardholders to enter the country. Entry is also possible for fully vaccinated tourist and short-term visa holders from Bahrain, China, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates visiting Bali or the Riau Islands. Authorities have banned foreigners who have been to Angola, Botswana, Denmark, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe in the past 14 days due to COVID-19 variant concerns. Exceptions are possible for people entering Indonesia for G20 matters. Further details on the entry requirements can be found here.

Travelers, except Indonesian nationals, must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry. Permitted arrivals must have a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure, health insurance covering COVID-19 quarantine and treatment, register on the eHAC app, and download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing app. Tourists to Bali and Riau Islands must have proof of hotel booking and medical insurance of at least USD 100,000 covering COVID-19 treatment. Arrivals from the aforementioned southern African countries must also take a PCR test upon arrival.

Most arrivals must quarantine at designated facilities for 7 days and undergo PCR tests. Officials may increase the quarantine period for travelers to 10 days, depending on COVID-19 activity in the country of origin. Tourist travelers to Bali and the Riau Islands must quarantine for five days at their own expense. Returning residents from banned countries must quarantine for 10 days. Officials likely require arrivals to undergo COVID-19 tests upon arrival and before leaving quarantine.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

State COVID-19 Portal
World Health Organization (WHO)
PeduliLindungi application
eHac application