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AP II AIRPORT STARTS TO RESTRICT FOREIGNERS FROM ENTERING INDONESIA

PT ANGKASA Pura (AP) II applies the provisions in the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights (Permenkumham) Number 27 of 2021 concerning Restrictions on Foreigners Entering Indonesian Territory During the Enforcement of Restrictions on Emergency Community Activities.

According to the President Director of AP II, Muhammad Awaluddin in his press statement, Thursday (7/22) said AP II airports with international status, including Soekarno-Hatta Airport, were aware of this regulation and had coordinated with stakeholders to enforce it. Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 27 of 2021.

“Permenkumham Number 27 of 2021, among others, regulates restrictions on foreigners entering Indonesia or transiting in Indonesia, except for diplomatic and service visa holders; holders of diplomatic residence permits and official residence permits; holders of limited stay permits and permanent residence permits; aimed at health and humanity (receiving recommendations from ministries/agencies); the crew of the means of transportation who came with the means of transportation,” he said.

He also explained that Foreign Citizens who are not included in the classification are prohibited from entering Indonesia and will be checked at the international arrivals area by the Immigration Office. The Ministry of Law and Human Rights stated that foreign workers who previously came as part of a national strategic project or for reasons of family union could no longer enter Indonesia.

“As for international passengers who have just landed at AP II airport, both foreigners who are included in the 5 classifications and also Indonesian citizens must meet health protocols including showing a letter of RT-PCR test results and quarantine according to procedures,” Muhammad Awaluddin noted

Almost all international flights in Indonesia, he continued in the midst of this pandemic are carried out at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. AP II together with stakeholders at Soekarno-Hatta Airport are in full coordination under the Air Task Force for COVID-19 Handling to carry out all procedures for the arrival of passengers on international routes.

“AP II also reminded that currently the applicable domestic route flight provisions are in accordance with the Circular Letter of the Minister of Transportation Number 53 of 2021,” he concluded. [antaranews/photo special]