Indonesia Drops Covid-Test Requirement For Vaccinated Incoming Travelers

The president of Indonesia announced on Tuesday that the country would no longer have a covid-travel hurdle.

Travelers to Indonesia no longer need to have a predeparture test within 48 hours of departure, as of May 18, 2022, according to a covid task force spokesman.

Indonesia's page for incoming travel is here.

The regulation is not in effect until it is published in a government gazette. It will take from a few hours to a couple of days for airlines to be aware of this requirement.

Here’s an excerpt of CNA:

Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Tuesday (May 17) that the country will no longer require vaccinated travellers from overseas to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country.

“Domestic and international travellers who are fully vaccinated no longer need to take PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or antigen swab tests,” he announced on the presidential palace’s YouTube channel.

Speaking at a separate press conference, spokesman for Indonesia’s COVID-19 task force, Wiku Adisasmito said that the new policy will take effect on Wednesday.

“The instructions will be elaborated in a number of regulations and will be effective on May 18,” he said.

Conclusion.

Indonesia has relaxed entry requirements this year, and this predeparture test was the last hurdle still in place.

Visitors need to be fully vaccined or spend five nights in aQuarantine and pay for two tests.

I am going to Thailand tomorrow to take the test, and I am going to enter Indonesia on Saturday. I can skip it if the official circular is released today or tomorrow.