Ease of Restrictions on Domestic and International Travel

In the hard work of returning everyday functions back to normal in the midst of the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, the federal government of Indonesia attempts to relieve on the travel provisions, 1 of which is by eliminating the obligatory requirements for PCR and Antigen exams for those who have acquired the third dose of vaccine (booster). This provision is integrated in the Letter of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 23 of 2022 concerning Tips on the Implementation of Domestic Travel by Land Transportation in the course of the Corona Virus Condition (COVID-19) Pandemic Period of time (“Letter of the MoT 23/2022”).

Additionally, there are a number of other modifications relating to the provisions for journey by land, sea, and air the two domestic and international travel that we have summarized on this ARMA Update.

Domestic Travel 

International Vacation

Restrictions of International Vacation for Ship’s Crews

Via the Letter of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Variety 23 of 2022 concerning Suggestions for the Implementation of Vacation of People today from Overseas by Sea Transportation for the duration of the Corona Virus Condition 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (“Letter of the MoT 28/2022“), there are a quantity of protocols that ought to be adhered to in order to enter Indonesia:

1) Crews from professional vessels, whether or not Indonesian citizens or foreigners, are not allowed to disembark from the ship, besides in urgent autos and crew associates who make alterations and repatriations of crew customers

2) Indonesian crew users who will join the ship (sign on) need to carry out a PCR check

3) Indonesian and foreign crew users who will leave the ship (signal off) are demanded to conduct a PCR check and undertake a 7 x 24-hour quarantine, or 1 x 24-hour wellbeing checking at the lodging

4) Indonesian and foreigner crew customers are expected to exhibit vaccine cards or certificates and

5) For overseas crew members who have not received vaccines overseas, they will be vaccinated on arrival in Indonesia with the next circumstances:

a. Foreigners aged 12 – 17 many years

b. Holders of diplomatic residence permits and official home permits and/or

c. Holders of a constrained remain allow card (KITAS) and a long lasting home permit card (KITAP).

Visa on Arrival to Bali

By means of the Letter of the Director Standard of Immigration No. IMI-0532.GR.01.01 of 2022 regarding Visa on Arrival for Tourism in the Framework of Supporting Sustainable Tourism in Bali All through the COVID-19 Pandemic (“Letter of the Director Typical of Immigration IMI-0532.GR.01.01 of 2022”), it has been controlled pertaining to immigration checks versus foreigners subject to a Visa on Arrival for Tourism (“VoA for Tourism”).

The immigration checks are carried out with the pursuing ailments:

1. Validity of Nationality Passport for a minimum of 6 (6) months
2. A return ticket or a one particular-way ticket to go on the journey to another nation and
3. Other required documents in accordance with the provisions of the Head of the COVID-19 Task Pressure.

For the purpose of govt duties in international functions, in addition to satisfying the earlier mentioned requirements, exclusively a letter of invitation to attend conferences/trials/meetings issued by Ministries/Establishments/Businesses of the Republic of Indonesia will have to also be hooked up.

In addition, a Continue to be Allow (Izin Tinggal) originating from a VoA for Tourism is a Stay Permit with a maximum time period of 30 (30) days which can be prolonged for a highest of 1 (a single) time extension for a period of time of 30 (30) days.

The polices mentioned as previously mentioned are subject matter to change at any time pursuing the advancement of COVID-19 in Indonesia, as we observe the enhancement of these polices. With the relieve of journey restriction used on the journey procedures through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is everyone’s hope that the tourism sector can boost and can slowly but surely restore the Indonesian economy.