From March until early April there will be a mass movement of people across Indonesia for the Idul Fitri holiday, which takes place on 31 March. This will impact traffic and public transport, including at airports, seaports, highways, toll roads, train and bus stations across Indonesia. Airports are expected to be congested. Plan your travel carefully and prepare for significant delays. Contact your airline or travel provider for up-to-date details (see ‘Travel’).
Before entering Indonesia, ensure you understand your visa conditions and entry and exit requirements. Indonesian authorities have strict standards for damaged passports, and travellers have been refused entry into Indonesia with a damaged passport. Water damage, minor tears or rips to the pages can be considered damaged (see ‘Travel’).
If you’re travelling to Bali, read the Bali Provincial Government’s ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ advice for foreign tourists before you travel (See ‘Local Laws’). Offensive behaviour that fails to respect local culture, religion, places of worship, and traditional ceremonies can lead to criminal penalties and/or deportation.
Drinks may be spiked or mixed with toxic substances. Be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks. Don’t leave food or drinks unattended. Cases of methanol poisoning in drinks have previously been reported in Bali and Lombok (see ‘Safety’).
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia overall due to security risks.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
