- In line with recent developments in the Corona Virus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic, the COVID-19 Handling Task Force has now issued Circular No. 7 of 2022 on Health Protocols for Overseas Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Circular 7/2022"), which contains a number of provisions on quarantining, overseas travel entry points and available dispensations under certain circumstances.
- All overseas travelers, both Indonesian citizens (warga negara Indonesia – "WNI") and foreign citizens (warga negara asing – "WNA") may currently enter Indonesian territory through the following entry points: 1) Airports: a) Soekarno Hatta, Banten; b) Juanda, East Java; c) Ngurah Rai, Bali; d) Hang Nadim, Riau Islands; e) Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Riau Islands; f) Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi; and g) Zainuddin Abdul Madjid, West Nusa Tenggara. 2) Seaports: a) Tanjung Benoa, Bali; b) Batam, Riau Islands; c) Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands; d) Bintan, Riau Islands; and e) Nunukan, North Kalimantan; and 3) Land-border posts: a) Aruk, West Kalimantan; b) Entikong, West Kalimantan; and c) Motaain, East Nusa Tenggara.
- Upon arrival, overseas travelers should take RT-PCR retests and also undergo centralized quarantining, as follows: 1) 7 x 24 hours quarantine for overseas travelers who have received a first dose of vaccine; 2) 5 x 24 hours quarantine for overseas travelers who have received a second dose of vaccine; 3) 3 x 24 hours quarantine for overseas travelers who have received a third dose of vaccine; or 4) For overseas travelers who are under 18 years of age and/or require special protections, the duration of quarantine should be imposed in line with the provisions imposed upon their parents or travel companions.
- WNI and WNA should take second RT-PCR tests under the following conditions: 1) On the sixth day of quarantine for overseas travelers who are quarantining for 7 x 24 hours; 2) On the fourth day of quarantine for overseas travelers who are quarantining for 5 x 24 hours; or 3) On the morning of the third day of quarantine for overseas travelers who are quarantining for 3 x 24 hours.
- Dispensations in the form of exemptions to mandatory quarantining may be granted to WNI in urgent circumstances (including life-threatening health conditions, health conditions that require special attention or the death of a close family member), provided that a negative RT-PCR re-test result is produced upon arrival at the relevant travel entry points.
- Meanwhile, dispensations in the form of exemptions to mandatory quarantining may be granted to the following WNA parties provided that the bubble system and strict health protocols are implemented: 1) Holders of diplomatic visas and service visas; 2) Foreign officials at the ministerial level and above who are undertaking official/state visits, as well as their entourages; 3) Travelers entering Indonesia under the Travel Corridor Arrangement scheme; 4) Official delegations from G20 member countries; and 5) Honorable persons and distinguished persons.
- Circular 7/2022 has been in force since 16 February 2022.
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