Indonesia
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to support British nationals in making informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Areas where the FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.
Mount Marapi, Western Sumatra
FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra.
Mount Sinabung area, Karo Regency
FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the Mount Sinabung crater in Karo Regency, North Sumatra.
Mount Semeru area, Lumajang Regency
FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the crater of Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency, East Java. FCDO also advises against all travel to the southeast area of Mount Semeru along the Besuk Kobokan river (approximately 13 km from the crater). You should stay at least 500 m from the Besuk Kobokan riverbank.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and potential expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2024-11-06 16:54
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-10-09 14:14
New information on driving licence requirements (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-05 13:50
New entry requirement information. From August ‘24 onwards, all travellers will be required to complete a health pass form prior to departure. This will include all foreign and national travellers.
2024-07-15 15:43
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-06-07 13:37
Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Indonesia (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-20 11:28
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ibu in Northern Marapi (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).
2024-05-02 14:56
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-23 16:16
Information on having 2 blank pages in your passport for entry into Indonesia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-04-19 15:16
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 6km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-03-11 10:52
Information on health risks in Indonesia (‘Health’ page).
2024-02-12 14:39
Information about a new tourist levy in Bali, overstaying your visa, and scams (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-02-06 13:42
Information on upcoming elections on 14 February and the risk of protests (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-12 14:26
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 3km of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2023-06-22 09:44
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-21 16:38
This travel advice has been updated to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-13 11:26
Information on no longer needing to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination to enter Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-04-28 10:54
Updated information on the security situation in Papua (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-04-20 12:31
Updated information on drink poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-04-03 11:58
Information on a new Covid-19 Application – ‘SATUSEHAT’ (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-15 12:22
Updated information on local travel in Papua and West Papua (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-02-10 09:29
Factual Update to the Safety and security section (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-08 04:06
Addition of information regarding Mount Marapi eruption. (summary)
2022-12-07 15:42
Addition of information that on 7 December 2022, a suicide bomber attacked a Police post on Jalan Astana Anyar, in Bandung, West Java (‘Terrorism’ page).
2022-12-04 12:25
Latest update: Updated information following the eruption of Mount Semeru and exclusion zone put in place by local authorities (‘Natural Disasters’ page).
2022-11-25 13:05
Updated information on entry requirements for travellers below 18 years of age (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-11-21 12:22
Addition of information that there has been a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. The FCDO is in contact with local authorities and seeking further information.
2022-11-03 12:44
Updated information on registered taxi usage and COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to Indonesia (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-18 14:44
Updated information on domestic flights and COVID-19 testing arrangements (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-07-04 12:00
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for travelling with children (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-06-15 15:58
Addition of information on what to do if testing positive for C-19 whilst in Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ page). Removal of information on the presentation of insurance requirement and compulsory vaccination on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-30 13:48
Update to information on vaccine verification; it is no longer possible for the British Embassy to provide this verification. Updated information on UK Emergency Travel Documents. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-20 11:05
Updated information on domestic travel restrictions and entry rules (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-11 15:37
Updated information on the requirement to self-isolate for 5 days if you test positive for COVID-19 before or after you travel to Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-05 15:48
Updated information on entry procedures in response to COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-29 12:15
Update to information on the availability of visa on arrival from a number of airports and seaports (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-20 13:09
Update to information on entry requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page). Removal of reference to unrest and shootings relating to supporters of Habib Rizieq Shihab
2022-04-12 11:57
Update to information on travel on domestic flights (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-01 09:50
Updated information on quarantine rules and testing requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-03 15:55
Update to information on latest quarantine requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-02-21 11:44
Updated information on visas and quarantine requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)