A Soekarno-Hatta Airport health authority worker cleans up passenger seats of an airplane. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)
BY: FANA SUPARMAN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Jakarta. The Indonesian federal government has lifted the Covid-19 lockdown by enabling foreigners with valid Indonesian visas and stay permits to reenter the nation, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Justice Minister Yasonna Laoly issued a brand-new guideline on Wednesday to cancel out the previous one that completely prohibited non-essential gos to at the height of the Delta variant outbreak.
International arrivals were formerly restricted to official check outs and diplomatic visa holders only when the nation’s health system was in the brink of collapse due to a remarkable surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths.
The latest ministerial policy “resumes access to Indonesia for foreigners with legitimate visas and remain licenses,” Immigration Workplace representative Arya Pradhana Anggakara said in a declaration.
It also applies to global ship and airline company crew members transiting in the nation, he stated.
Additionally, the migration office resumes offshore visa services offered on its site.
International check outs are permitted at certain entry gates only and visitors should show proof that they are totally vaccinated, in addition to negative test of Covid-19 and legitimate travel documents, he added.
However, migration authorities are authorized to decline entry by visitors from high danger countries where the Covid-19 outbreak stays uncontrollable, based upon guidance by related ministries and state companies, he stated.
Foreign visitors are required to own medical insurance applicable in Indonesia.
” If they do not have one, they must sign a disclaimer specifying that they accept cover all medical expenditures in case they contract Covid-19 while staying in Indonesia,” Arya stated.
Earlier in the day, the National Covid-19 Task Force stated the federal government limits operating international “entry points” to just six.
Under the present policy, international flights are only readily available at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, and Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, North Sulawesi.
International arrivals by ships are directed to Batam Seaport in the province of Riau Islands and to Nunukan Seaport in East Kalimantan.
Likewise, just 2 border crossings are open, consisting of Aruk and Entikong in West Kalimantan.
SHARE
