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THE MINISTRY of Transportation has corrected the flight rules contained in Circular Letter Number 11 of 2022. The regulation previously stated that foreign nationals and Indonesian citizens who would go to the country for tourist purposes were only allowed to enter through three routes. airport. Namely I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali; Hang Nadim Airport, Batam; and Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Tanjung Pinang.
Later, the Ministry of Transportation said that Indonesian citizens and foreigners could also land at other international airports, such as Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) Airport.
“We are currently revising the circular letter from the Ministry of Transportation while still referring to the SE Task Force for COVID-19 Number 4 of 2022,” said the Acting International Cooperation, Public Relations and General Affairs Section of the Director General of Air Transportation, Ministry of Transportation, Fitri Indah, Monday (2/2). /17).
The COVID-19 Task Force Circular came into effect on February 3. The Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation, Novie Riyanto, stated that this new regulation was issued to prevent an increase in the transmission of COVID-19, including new variants and variants that will develop.
According to Novie, overseas travelers (PPLN) with the status of Indonesian citizens from abroad are allowed to enter Indonesia while still following the strict health protocols set by the Government. As for foreigners, the government adds various requirements.
First, foreigners need to follow visa rules, as set out in the Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 34 of 2021 concerning the Granting of Immigration Visas and Residence Permits in the Period of Handling the Spread of COVID-19 and National Economic Recovery. Second, foreigners enter according to a bilateral agreement scheme, such as the travel corridor arrangement (TCA).
Third, foreigners get special consideration or permission in writing from the ministry or agency.
Fourth, foreigners who are already in Indonesia and will travel, both domestically and internationally, are required to vaccinate through a program or mutual cooperation scheme in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. “In addition, foreigners are required to use the PeduliLindung application as a condition for international travel to enter Indonesian territory,” he said.
Fourth, foreigners must show proof of ownership of health insurance with a minimum coverage value of US$25,000 which includes financing for handling COVID-19. Fifth, foreigners are required to show proof of booking confirmation and payment for accommodation from the accommodation provider while staying in Indonesia.
Furthermore, in general, for both Indonesian citizens and foreigners, Novie said that PPLN must comply with the health protocols stipulated by the government. For example, showing a vaccine card or certificate at least 14 days before departure.
Travelers must also show a negative result through an RT-PCR test in their country or region of origin, the sample being taken within a maximum of 2 x 24 hours before departure. The test results are attached at the time of the international health check or e-HAC in Indonesia. [sources/photo special]
