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INDONESIA continues to monitor reports on the development of the COVID-19 virus in the world released by WHO. According to the latest WHO report, there is currently a significant increase in COVID-19 cases outside China, especially in three countries namely Iran, Italy and South Korea.
Therefore, for the sake of all, for the time being, Indonesia adopted a new policy for migrants and travelers as follows:
Firstly, the prohibition of entry and transit to Indonesia, for migrants / travelers who have traveled in the last 14 days in the regions, as follows: For Iran: Tehran, Qom, Gilan. For Italy: the Lombardi, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche and Piedmont regions. As for South Korea: Daegu City and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
Secondly, for all migrants from Iran, Italy and South Korea outside the region, a health certificate is needed which is issued by a health authority in each country. The certificate must be valid (still valid) and must be shown to the airline at check-in. Without a health certificate and an authorized health authority, these migrants will be refused entry into Indonesia.
Thirdly, before landing, migrants from these three countries are required to fill out a Health Alert Card prepared by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.
The card includes questions about travel history. If from the travel history, the person concerned has traveled within the last 14 days to one of the areas we mentioned earlier, the person will be refused entry/transit in Indonesia.
Fourthly, for Indonesian citizens who have traveled from the three countries, especially from the regions that I mentioned earlier, an additional health check will be conducted at the arrival airport.
Bearing in mind that more and more countries have been infected with COVID-19, the Government strongly urges Indonesian citizens to limit their travel abroad except for urgent matters which cannot be postponed.
For Indonesian citizens who are currently traveling abroad, they are expected to return to Indonesia immediately before experiencing further flight difficulties. A number of countries currently have policies to restrict traffic. Therefore, all Indonesian citizens are requested to keep a close watch on information in the safe-travel application or contact the nearest RI representative hotline.
Regarding foreign visitors from all countries, the Government of Indonesia has decided that the Visa Free Arrival (BVK), Visa on Arrival and Free Diplomatic/Service Visa policies are suspended for 1 month. Therefore, every foreigner who will visit Indonesia is required to have a Visa from an Indonesian Representative in accordance with the purpose and purpose of the visit. When applying for a visa, you must attach a health certificate issued by the health authority in each country.
Extension of residence permit for foreigners/travelers who currently reside in Indonesia and has expired, then the arrangement is carried out in accordance with Permenkumham No.7 in 2020.
For KITAS/KITAP holders and holders of diplomatic/official residence permits currently residing abroad and their entry permits will expire, the arrangements are also in accordance with Permenkumham No. 7 in 2020. This policy will take effect on Friday 20 March at 00.00 West Indonesia Time. This policy also is temporary and will be evaluated in accordance with developments. [source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs]
