COVID-19 Handling Task Force Readjusts Health Protocols for International Travel in Response to New Omicron Variant

  • Given the developing situation around the world as regards the spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant of COVID-19 (commonly known as the Omicron variant), the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Handling Task Force ("Task Force") has decided to adjust Indonesia’s COVID-19-related international travel restrictions through the issuance of an Addendum to Circular of the Task Force No. 23 of 2021 on International Travel Health Protocols During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Addendum").
  • The Addendum amends a number of provisions that apply to international travelers, including both Indonesian and foreign citizens, as follows: 1) Upon arrival, all international travelers are required to carry out RT-PCR retests and undergo quarantine for a period of 10 x 24 hours; 2) Heads of foreign representatives on duty in Indonesia, as well as their family members, should self-isolate in their respective residences for a period of 10 x 24 hours; and 3) Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens will then be required to take a second RT-PCR test at the following times: a) On the ninth day of quarantine, for international travelers who are quarantining for 10 x 24 hours; or b) On the 13th day of quarantine, for international travelers who are quarantining for 14 x 24 hours.
  • The Addendum came into force on 3 December 2021 and will remain in force indefinitely. The Addendum will be evaluated further as deemed necessary.
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  • Given the developing situation around the world as regards the spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant of COVID-19 (commonly known as the Omicron variant), the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Handling Task Force ("Task Force") has decided to adjust Indonesia’s COVID-19-related international travel restrictions through the issuance of an Addendum to Circular of the Task Force No. 23 of 2021 on International Travel Health Protocols During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Addendum").
  • The Addendum amends a number of provisions that apply to international travelers, including both Indonesian and foreign citizens, as follows: 1) Upon arrival, all international travelers are required to carry out RT-PCR retests and undergo quarantine for a period of 10 x 24 hours; 2) Heads of foreign representatives on duty in Indonesia, as well as their family members, should self-isolate in their respective residences for a period of 10 x 24 hours; and 3) Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens will then be required to take a second RT-PCR test at the following times: a) On the ninth day of quarantine, for international travelers who are quarantining for 10 x 24 hours; or b) On the 13th day of quarantine, for international travelers who are quarantining for 14 x 24 hours.
  • The Addendum came into force on 3 December 2021 and will remain in force indefinitely. The Addendum will be evaluated further as deemed necessary.
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