Indonesia border reopens on 9th February

Indonesia was recognised as an exceedingly attractive Asia Pacific cruising destination until the country shut down borders due to COVID-19. Now, there is good news for travellers as Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia announces borders opening and “entry to Indonesia for foreign nationals”.

The travel news update as of 9^th February 2021, announced by Thomas Taatjes of APS Indonesia, noted, “We are pleased to announce that the government has again opened up the borders to international travellers that are eligible, under a few different requirements.

“The main requirement of interest to us is of those people with valid visit visas (Visa Kunjungan). These visas hold an index of 211. Recently these visas were changed to be represented in the form of an eVisa. Please note that this current regulation (allowing foreigners to enter the country) is valid for 14 days from the 9^th February. This could be changed, extended or abolished in this time frame at any time.

“This is under the rule SURAT EDARAN SATGAS NOMOR 8 TAHUN 2021. The original (in Indonesian) and the unofficial translation of this overview is available,” Taatjes noted. To request this document and learn more, email [email protected]

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