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THE INDONESIAN government will reduce the quarantine period from 5 days to 3 days for foreign travelers (PPLN) who come to Indonesia. The reduction in the quarantine period will later be announced through a Circular from the COVID-19 Task Force.
According to the results of a limited meeting with President Joko Widodo, PPKM Level 3, 2, and 1 rule will be adjusted to maintain a balance between health and the economy. However, leeway has begun to be given so that community activities, especially the economy, can revive.
For WFO (work from office) which was previously 25% for PPKM level 3, it will be increased to 50%. Also, application in several public places and other places. People can carry out activities with prudence and vigilance, as long as they apply strict health protocols, so that this moment becomes a benchmark for economic revival in the country.
In addition, the government will reduce the quarantine period to 3 days, which was previously enforced for 5 days. Another good news, if the situation continues to improve, a decrease in the full quarantine day to 3 days will be proposed to be quarantine-free on April 1, 2022 with the condition of 2 doses and booster vaccinations.
The reduction in the 3-day quarantine period applies to those who have boosted and continue to carry out the PCR exit test on the third day. And on the fifth day doing a self-contained PCR test. If the situation continues to improve. Please this be a reference and guide for the industry. We are heading into the right direction but remain careful what needs to be improved is the implementation of health protocols. Because we received reports that the community’s level of compliance with the prokes decreased drastically by up to 50%
Regarding the evaluation of the Bali Warm Up Vacation Program, there was a good response from participants from Japan regarding the scheme for handling PPLN arrivals with the Bubble Bali system. As of today, Garuda Indonesia flights on the Narita-Denpasar route are scheduled once (1x) direct flights every week on Thursdays using wide-body aircraft with a capacity of up to 251 seats.
Then on February 16, 2022, there will be international flights from Singapore to Bali using Singapore Airlines. Regarding the interest in traveling to Indonesia, foreign tourists, especially Japanese citizens, hope that the quarantine period will be shortened, the Return Home Policy in Japan is still fluctuating during the pandemic conditions in Indonesia, there are still language constraints on the PeduliLindungi application platform, the eVisa platform, and the cost of PCR in Japan which is expensive. relatively much more expensive.
While the Riau Islands related to the implementation of the travel bubble system which was held between Batam-Bintan and Singapore. Singapore’s maritime authorities have given the green light for Singaporeans to travel to Nongsa and Bintan. The first ship of tourists will be present on February 18, 2022 with the application of a travel bubble system from the Tanah Merah port of Singapore to the Nongsa Port of Pura Nongsa. [traveltext.id]
