Security Brief for Indonesia prepared on: Jul 12, 2021 8:07:21 PM UTC Security Assessment Rating Security Rating for 3 - Moderate Indonesia: Sub-Ratings 1 2 3 4 5 Crime 3 Overall Rating: Security Services 4 3 Civil Unrest 4 Terrorism 3 Moderate Kidnapping 2 Geopolitical 3 Security Overview : Overview of Indonesia The main threat to travelers stems from opportunistic crime which is prevalent in Indonesia's main population centers. There is also a localized conflict threat stemming from an armed insurgency in the Papua and West Papua regions, whilst violent incidents resulting from communal and sectarian conflict occasionally occur in other parts of the country. There is an enduring threat of terrorism in Indonesia, despite significant efforts by local authorities to disrupt local extremist groups and in recent years, attacks have targeted major urban centers such as Jakarta and Surabaya. Related Advice: General guidelines to protect yourself against terrorism. Related Advice: Recognizing suspicious objects and the threat of hidden explosives while traveling Related Advice: Avoiding and surviving kidnapping situations. No Current Security Alerts Other Alerts & Advisories Critical Alerts Entry/Exit: Indonesia to implement emergency COVID-19 restrictions in Java and Bali July 3- 20. Other measures remain in effect. Incident: COVID-19 restrictions Location(s): Nationwide (map) Time Frame: Indefinite Impact: Entry ban, transport and business disruptions, quarantine measures; possible protests Summary Officials will implement emergency public activity restrictions (PPKM darurat) and tighten health protocols in Java and Bali amid increased COVID-19 activity, July 3-20. Under the restrictions, all employees in nonessential industries must work from home, while 50 percent of employees in essential industries, such as banking, can work on-site. Administrative departments of essential businesses may only operate with 10-25 percent of staff in an office, depending on the industry. Critical sectors, such as health and food establishments, may operate with full capacity on-site. Shopping malls must close and grocery stores and supermarkets can operate until 20:00 daily at 50-percent capacity. Food establishments may only offer takeaway or delivery services. Authorities have also shut places of worship and tourism sites in the affected areas. Public transport may operate at 70-percent capacity. Air and long-distance bus and train travelers must produce a vaccine card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas. Authorities have instructed security forces to enforce the protocols. The government continues to enforce public activity restrictions (PPKM) in all other provinces through July 20. Officials permit on-site staff at 50-percent in most zones. Shopping centers and food establishments can operate until 17:00 daily at 25-percent capacity; restaurants may offer takeaway or delivery services through 20:00. Authorities categorize localities with the highest COVID-19 activity as red zones. In red zones, authorities prohibit social gatherings and meetings and shut places of worship and tourism sites. Officials also limit on-site employees in nonessential industries to 25 percent. Essential sectors can operate at full capacity nationwide. Intercity travel restrictions remain in place. Individuals must provide a negative result from an PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure or a negative GeNose breathalyzer test result taken at the point of departure for air, sea (except inter-Java routes), and rail travel. Officials will also allow travelers with a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 48 hours before departure for air passengers and 72 hours for rail and maritime travelers. Authorities do not require testing for bus passengers or private vehicles but encourage them before trips. Officials may randomly subject some passengers to tests. Travelers to Bali must show a negative result from an RT-PCR or a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure. All nonrail domestic travelers must also register on the Health Alert Card (eHAC) mobile application before travel; officials advise travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application. A nationwide public health emergency remains in effect until further notice. While central authorities have instructed local officials nationwide to enact distancing and other protocols, enforcement varies. Locals affected by the pandemic and related controls have protested across Indonesia and may stage further rallies. Travel Restrictions An entry ban for most foreigners remains in place. The government provides exemptions for high-level state visits and Limited Stay Permit Cardholders, among others. Permitted travelers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a negative RT-PCR test result within 48 hours of departure and register on the eHAC app. Arrivals from most locations must quarantine for eight days at designated facilities and undergo two COVID-19 tests before release. Exemptions are in place for individuals visiting under the travel corridor arrangement with China, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Authorities continue to ban entry for all noncitizens who have visited India in the past 14 days; it is unclear whether any exemptions are in place. Travelers from India must quarantine at designated premises for 14 days. Officials encourage international travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing application. Advice Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Resources State COVID-19 Portal World Health Organization (WHO) PeduliLindungi application eHac application Alert begins: 07/03/2021 Warning Alerts Health: Several countries in Southeast Asia continue to report COVID-19 cases through June. Maintain basic health precautions. Incident: COVID-19 transmission Location(s): Southeast Asia (map) Period: May-June 2021 Transmission: Respiratory (coughing, sneezing, speaking) Summary Several countries and territories continue to report COVID-19 transmission through June 25. The following countries and territories have identified confirmed COVID-19 cases May 28-June 25. Countries are classified by risk of transmission according to the incidence rate over the past four weeks: Very high risk of transmission Maldives High risk of transmission India Nepal Sri Lanka: Thailand Timor-Leste Moderate risk of transmission Bhutan Indonesia Low risk of transmission Bangladesh Myanmar Background and Analysis COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Human-to-human transmission does occur, primarily through respiratory droplets from infected individuals or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Symptoms occur 1-14 days following exposure (average of 3-7 days). These symptoms typically include fever, fatigue, and dry cough; less common symptoms include headache, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, reddening of the eyes, skin rash, or discoloration of the fingers or toes. Symptoms may worsen to difficulty breathing, pneumonia, and organ failure - especially in those with underlying, chronic medical conditions. Some infected individuals display no symptoms. Multiple variants of COVID-19 have been identified globally, some of which spread more easily between people. COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to frontline workers and the elderly in some countries, while other vaccines are in varying stages of development and clinical trials; more data is required to determine the efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19 variants. Older individuals and people of any age with chronic medical conditions or compromised immunity should consider postponing nonessential travel, including domestic travel, and take special precautions to avoid becoming ill, especially where sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is ongoing. All individuals should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning from travel. Advice Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). There is no evidence that the influenza vaccine, antibiotics, or antiviral medications will prevent this disease; however, several COVID-19 vaccines have been made available and distributed in some countries. Monitor government vaccination schedules, and get a government-approved vaccine when eligible and when it is offered. All individuals, including vaccinated individuals, should continue to prioritize basic health precautions as long-term immunity against COVID-19 is still being investigated. Resources WHO coronavirus knowledge base WHO: Public health considerations while resuming international travel US CDC: Guidance for Businesses and Workplaces US CDC: Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak US CDC: Manage Anxiety and Stress New England