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Exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia overall due to security risks.

Higher levels apply in some areas.

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Local emergency contacts

Fire services, ambulance and rescue services, medical emergencies.

Call 110 or 112.

Tourist Police, Bali

Call (+0361) 759 687.

Tourist Police, Jakarta

Call (+201) 526 4073.

Advice levels

Exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia overall.

Reconsider your need to travel to the provinces of Papua (Papua), Papua Highlands (Papua Pegunungan), Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and South Papua (Papua Selatan).

Reconsider your need to travel  to the provinces of Papua, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah and Papua Selatan due to the risk of serious security incidents or demonstrations that may turn violent.

• There's an ongoing risk of terrorist attack in Indonesia. Be alert to possible threats. Take official warnings seriously and follow the advice of local authorities. Popular tourist areas may be the target of terrorist attacks.
• Public protests and events that draw large groups of people occur regularly and can turn violent with little notice. Expect traffic delays and restricted access to locations if there are protests. Avoid protests and demonstrations and monitor local media for the latest updates.
• Many of Indonesia’s volcanoes are active and can erupt without warning. Volcanic and seismic activity may continue for some time. Adhere to exclusion zones around volcanoes, which can change at short notice, and follow the advice of local authorities. Domestic and international flights can be disrupted. Monitor Indonesia’s  Volcano Observatory Notice  for the latest volcanic activity (Bahasa and English),  Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System  and the  Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre  for updates. 
• There's been tension, including demonstrations and violence, in certain towns in the provinces of Papua,   Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah and Papua Selatan in recent years. Armed groups have stated that they're targeting foreigners, including Australians. Our ability to provide consular support in these provinces is limited.
• Armed groups have shot at aircraft, including commercial planes, in remote airports in Papua Pegunungan and Papua Tengah provinces.
• Petty and violent crime occurs in Indonesia. Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing occurs. Drinks may be spiked or mixed with toxic substances. Crimes involving taxis and taxi drivers occur. Solo women are at higher risk. Be alert in taxis, crowds, bars and nightclubs.
• Legal disputes over real estate are common, including in Bali. Before entering into an agreement or providing financial details, do your research and get legal advice.
• Natural disasters such severe weather, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis occur regularly. Weather conditions can change quickly during the wet season (October – April). Regularly check weather reports, monitor media and speak to your travel provider before continuing with planned activities. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• When undertaking adventure activities, ensure that functioning safety equipment is available, that you have travel insurance and that your policy covers you for these activities.

Full travel advice: Safety

• The standard of medical facilities in Indonesia is generally lower than in Australia. Many regional hospitals only provide basic facilities.
• Some medications, including drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medicinal cannabis, cannabis-based oils and creams, hemp-based products, CBD, THC, hash and edibles, are illegal in Indonesia. Harsh penalties, such as arrest and jail time, can apply even if you have a prescription. Make sure your  medication is legal in Indonesia .
• Purchasing prescription medication online or over the counter in Indonesia without an Indonesian prescription is illegal. Ensure you provide a valid prescription from an Indonesian doctor before purchasing prescription medication and confirm that it's accepted by the seller before your purchase.

You may be temperature checked on arrival at international and domestic airports. If you have fever symptoms, you may be referred to the airport clinic for further tests and asked to seek medical treatment. See your doctor or travel clinic before you travel to plan any vaccinations you need.

Full travel advice: Health

• Indonesia has revised its criminal code, which includes penalties for cohabitation and sex outside of marriage. These revisions will not come into force until January 2026.
• Penalties for drug offences include heavy fines, long prison sentences and the death penalty. Police target tourist destinations. 
• Some medications are illegal in Indonesia. Harsh penalties can apply even if you have a prescription. It is also illegal to purchase prescription medications online or over the counter without an Indonesian prescription. Ensure you have a valid Indonesian prescription. See ' Health '.

The death penalty exists for some crimes in Indonesia.

• Standards of dress and behaviour are conservative in many parts of Indonesia. Learn about local customs. Take care not to offend.
• Aceh province upholds some aspects of sharia law. Sharia law applies to everyone, including travellers. Inform yourself about the laws, and be careful not to offend or break local laws. If in doubt, seek local advice.

Full travel advice: Local laws

• The Bali Provincial Government has introduced a new tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person to foreign tourists entering Bali. The tourist levy is separate from the e-Visa on Arrival or the Visa on Arrival. Cashless payments can be made online prior to travel or on arrival at designated payment counters at Bali's airport and seaport. See the  Bali Provincial Government's  official website and  FAQs  for further information.
• If you're travelling to Indonesia for tourism, official government duties or business meetings, you can  apply for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) . This also applies if you're transiting through Indonesia at certain international airports, seaports and land crossings. Apply at least 48 hours before your travel to Indonesia. You can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at some international airports, seaports or land crossings.
• To apply for the e-VOA or VOA, you must have an ordinary (non-emergency) passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date you plan to enter (we also recommend having at least 6 months of passport validity from the date you plan to leave Indonesia, to avoid any issues for your departure or onward travel) and a return or onward flight booking to another country.
• You may need to apply for a visa in advance to enter Indonesia for purposes not covered by the e-VOA or VOA. Check the latest entry requirements with your travel provider or an  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia  before travel. Entry, exit and transit conditions can change at short notice. Monitor media for the latest update. 
• You'll be required to complete an  e-customs declaration  for arrival. You can complete this within 3 days of departure to Indonesia.
• Travel requirements may change at short notice, including travel to Bali and Jakarta by air, land or sea. Contact your travel provider and monitor media for up-to-date details.

Full travel advice: Travel

Local contacts

• The Consular Services Charter tells you what the Australian Government can and can't do to help when you're overseas.
• For consular help, contact the Australian Embassy, Jakarta , the Australian Consulate-General, Bali , the Australian Consulate-General, Makassar or the Australian Consulate-General, Surabaya .
• To stay up to date with local information, follow the Embassy's social media accounts.

Full travel advice: Local contacts

Full advice

The terrorist threat in Indonesia is ongoing. Attacks could happen anywhere and anytime. This includes places that foreigners visit.

Be alert to possible threats. Take official warnings seriously and follow the advice of local authorities.

Indonesian authorities continue to investigate and disrupt terrorist groups in Indonesia, including Bali.

Recent terrorist attacks

In December 2022, an explosion occurred at a police station in Bandung, Jawa Barat, killing 2 and injuring 11.

In March 2021, 2 suicide bombers attacked a church in Makassar, injuring dozens.

In the past, police have said that terrorist suspects remain at large and may seek Western targets.

Indonesian security agencies continue to conduct operations against terrorist groups.

Terrorists in Indonesia may carry out small-scale violent attacks with little or no warning.

Be alert in places of worship, especially during periods of religious significance.

Terrorists have targeted places of worship in:

As well as places of worship, other possible targets by terrorists include:

• Indonesian government facilities, premises and symbols associated with the Indonesian Government
• police stations and checkpoints
• bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants
• cinemas and theatres
• shopping centres, public transport and transport hubs
• airports and airlines
• clubs, including sporting clubs
• tourist areas and attractions, tour buses and tour groups
• outdoor recreation events

Supporters have committed additional acts of violence in response to high-profile extremists being detained or killed.

To protect yourself during a terrorist attack:

• leave the area as soon as it's safe
• follow the advice of local authorities
• don't gather in a group after an attack
• don't gather in a group if you're evacuated from a building

Security remains at a high level at:

• the Australian Embassy in Jakarta
• the Consulates-General in Bali, Makassar and Surabaya

More information:

Civil unrest and political tension

Most events are announced before they happen; however, protests may occur with little or no notice.

Protests and events are often held near major government buildings and embassies in Jakarta, including the Australian Embassy.

Protests may also occur at any of Australia's Consulates-General in Surabaya, Bali and Makassar, at government buildings, or the offices of international organisations in Indonesia.

You can expect traffic delays and restricted access to locations if there are protests.

Phone or email ahead for an appointment before going to the Embassy or the Consulates-General (see  Local contacts ).

Demonstrations and acts of violence can happen when courts try and sentence extremists.

Conflict between different communities can sometimes occur, including in the provinces of Papua,   Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah and Papua Selatan. Our ability to provide consular support in these provinces is limited.

Local violence can also be directed at minority groups in other parts of Indonesia, including in Java.

If you're found to endanger security or public order, you may be prosecuted under Indonesia's Immigration laws, which may result in imprisonment or deportation.

To protect yourself from possible violence:

• avoid protests and demonstrations
• monitor local media for the latest security updates
• plan your activities to avoid potential unrest on significant dates
• be prepared to change your travel plans
• Demonstrations and civil unrest

Armed conflict

The provinces of Papua, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah and Papua Selatan experience regular violent clashes involving armed groups, civilians, Indonesian police, and the military. Armed groups have stated that they are targeting foreigners, including Australians. Our ability to provide consular support in these provinces is limited.

Many people have been killed and injured in clashes. This includes members of security forces, armed groups and civilians. Violent attacks have occurred in several areas of these provinces, including in and around Jayapura. There's a risk of more attacks.

On 23 February 2023, a riot broke out in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan, when a crowd attacked Indonesian security personnel following the arrest of two people accused of child kidnapping. 12 civilians and rioters were killed.

Violent attacks have occurred around the Freeport Mine in Papua Tengah.

Armed groups have:

• taken a New Zealand pilot hostage in Paro, Papua Pegunungan
• shot at aircraft, including commercial planes, at Beoga airport in Pupua Tengah province and Nop Goliat Dekai airport in Papua Pegunungan province. 
• killed people in attacks, including one Australian
• attacked vehicles using the road between Grasberg and Timika
• killed people in violent attacks in Puncak Jaya District, Papua Tengah
• More attacks are possible and could target infrastructure and national institutions.

A range of crimes, including violent crime, occur in Indonesia. Crimes can happen in popular tourist locations in Bali.

To protect yourself from crime:

• be aware of your surroundings
• be alert in crowds
• understand the potential crime risks

Theft, robbery  and bag and phone snatching have occurred. These crimes can sometimes involve violence.  Opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing occurs.

Be careful of thieves:

• on motorcycles targeting pedestrians
• in upmarket shopping malls
• in crowded public transport
• at traffic lights targeting people in stopped cars
• at bars and nightclubs
• when entering accommodation, including villas in Bali

Keep bags and valuables out of sight in vehicles.

If you're travelling on foot, walk:

• on footpaths
• away from the curb
• with your bag held away from traffic

Sexual assault

If you're a victim of sexual assault :

• get immediate medical assistance. If you have any doubts about seeking medical assistance after a sexual assault, contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate in Indonesia (see  Local contacts ) as quickly as possible.
• make a full statement to local police, in person, so they can conduct a criminal investigation. You may wish to seek consular help before you visit the police station. Contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate (see  Local contacts ).

Local police can only investigate a crime after you've left Indonesia if you've reported it.

Your sworn statement, or statements by witnesses, can be used as evidence in criminal court proceedings.

You don't always need to be in Indonesia for trial. Neither do witnesses who live outside of Indonesia.

Counselling support

Should you wish to speak to a counsellor, you can call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate (see  Local contacts ). They can connect you to counselling hotlines and services.

• Reducing the risk of sexual assault

Bars and nightclubs

Be alert in bars and nightclubs. Drink-spiking and snatching of valuables may occur if you're not alert.

Drinks may be contaminated with drugs or toxic substances. See  Health .

Don't leave your food or drinks unattended.

Never accept drinks, food, gum or cigarettes from people you've just met.

• Partying safely

Credit card and ATM fraud

Credit card, online banking and ATM fraud occurs in Indonesia.

Check your bank statements.

Make sure your bank doesn't block your cards. Tell your bank you'll be visiting Indonesia.

Never let your card out of your sight. This includes when you pay in restaurants.

Shield your PIN from sight.

Some vendors install hidden cameras and use card skimmers.

Don’t click on unknown links in WhatsApp or mobile phone text messages, particularly if your phone is linked to mobile banking.

Use ATMs at controlled and secure places, such as:

• shopping centres

Scams and confidence tricks

Beware of scams and confidence tricks.

Only exchange money at authorised money changers. Authorised money changers can also be found on the  Bali Foreign Exchange website . Unauthorised money changers have been known to scam foreign tourists in Bali and elsewhere.

All types of gambling are illegal in Indonesia.

Australians have lost large sums of money in card game scams run by organised gambling gangs, particularly in Bali. See Local laws

Some tourists have been robbed or planted with drugs after taking new acquaintances back to their hotel rooms. In some cases, their drinks were spiked.

Legal disputes over the purchase of real estate are common, including in Bali, involving:

• holiday clubs and resorts
• timeshare schemes

Before entering into an agreement or providing financial details:

• thoroughly research the proposal
• get legal advice and know your rights, especially before you sign any documents

Using taxis

Only use official taxi companies. Crimes involving unregistered taxis include:

• taxis departing before the passenger can take their baggage from the vehicle
• taxi drivers robbing or temporarily holding passengers, including in urban areas
• taxi drivers forcing passengers to withdraw money at ATMs before releasing them

Lone female travellers are at higher risk of crime.

If you're in an incident involving a taxi, leave the taxi and the immediate area if it's safe to do so.

See Travel .

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you're connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.

• Cyber security when travelling overseas

Kidnapping occurs across the world with political, ideological and criminal motives. Foreigners, including Australians, have been kidnapped overseas while travelling. Kidnaps can happen anywhere, anytime, including destinations that are typically at lower risk. The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers.

On 7 February 2023, a New Zealand pilot was taken hostage by an armed group in Paro, Papua Pegunungan.

Adventure activities

Many businesses don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes transport and tour operators, water sports providers, hotels, restaurants and shops.

It may affect adventure activities, such as:

• bungee jumping
• scuba diving and snorkelling 
• chairlift or gondola rides

In the past, Australians have been seriously injured while participating in adventure activities and have required intensive care medical treatment. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs.

If you plan to do an adventure activity :

• check if your travel insurance policy covers it
• ask about safety, search and rescue procedures
• ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
• always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts
• check with your travel provider on vessel capacity limits before embarking on sea, land or air travel
• check weather and ocean conditions on the day and before continuing with water activities or sea travel

If proper safety equipment isn't available or you're unsure of the provider's safety procedures, use another provider.

Trekking and climbing

Some mountain treks suit only experienced climbers. Travel with a guide and check the level of difficulty beforehand.

Many trekking options may be on or around an active volcano. Many of Indonesia's volcanoes are active and can erupt without warning. Volcanic and seismic activity may continue for some time. Adhere to exclusion zones around volcanoes, which can change at short notice, and follow the advice of local authorities. If you're planning to travel to an area near an active volcano, check with local authorities before climbing and check:

• Bureau of Meteorology  Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre  
• MAGMA Indonesia  (Bahasa Indonesia) for daily updates on status and alert levels
• National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB)  (Bahasa Indonesia)

Swimming safety

People have drowned in coastal areas, including in Bali, due to rough seas and strong currents.

Local beach rescue services may not be of the same standard as in Australia.

Saltwater crocodiles are in rivers throughout Indonesia. Avoid swimming around river estuaries and seek local advice in other locations. 

If you plan to spend time in or on the water:

• regularly check weather reports
• take warnings seriously
• check media and local sources for information about potential dangers
• speak to your travel provider about safety equipment and weather conditions before continuing with planned activities
• if possible, take a friend or family member with you when you undertake swimming or water activities
• ensure you have travel insurance and that your policy covers you for planned activities

Ensure you have travel insurance and that your policy covers you for planned activities.

Climate and natural disasters

Indonesia experiences natural disasters and severe weather , including:

• landslides and mudslides
• volcanic eruptions
• earthquakes
• storms resulting in turbulent sea conditions
• tsunamis and high wave events

If there's a natural disaster or severe weather:

• always carry your passport in a waterproof bag
• keep in contact with family and friends
• check the media and local sources for information
• don't undertake sea, land or air travel if it's not safe to do so
• Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System

Floods and mudslides

Floods , landslides and mudslides occur regularly during the wet season from October to April.

Heavy rains can cause significant flooding in urban areas, including the greater Jakarta region.

Walking and driving in flooded areas can be dangerous. Flood waters may hide uncovered drainage ditches.

Volcanic activity may escalate with little or no notice, leading to flight disruptions and airport closures, including in surrounding provinces. Contact your airline for the latest flight information. 

There are 147 volcanoes in Indonesia. 76 of them are active volcanoes and could erupt at any time.

Volcanic alert levels and exclusion zones may rise quickly. You may be ordered to evacuate at short notice. Volcanic activity can disrupt domestic and international flights. There are 4 volcano alert levels in Indonesia; 1 - normal, 2 - advisory, 3 - watch, 4 - warning.

Before you travel to areas that are prone to volcanic activity, monitor media and ensure you read the Indonesian Government's latest advice on current volcanic activity, including:

• Volcanic Activity Report  by Indonesia's Multiplatform Application for Geohazard Mitigation and Assessment (MAGMA) (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Volcano Activity and Observatory Notices  (English and Bahasa Indonesia)
• MAGMA Indonesia Map of Latest Volcano Levels and Climate Information  (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Bureau of Meteorology's  Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre

If there's volcanic activity:

• avoid the area
• take official warnings seriously and adhere to exclusion zones
• follow the instructions and advice of local authorities
• follow evacuation orders
• read our advice on Volcanic eruptions while travelling

Volcanic ash can cause breathing difficulties. The risk is higher for people with chronic respiratory illnesses, including:

Recent and frequent volcanic activity has included:

• Mount Lewotobi in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara
• Mount Marapi in West Sumatra
• Mount Anak Krakatau, to the south of Sumatra
• Mount Merapi, near Yogyakarta
• Mt Dunoko in North Sulawesi
• Mount Semeru, near Malang
• Mount Agung in Bali
• Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra

Some trekking routes are on or near active volcanoes, including Mount Agung and Mount Batur in Bali, Mt Marapi in West Sumatra, Mt Merapi near Yogyakarta, and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. See 'Trekking and climbing'.

If you're planning to travel to an area near an active volcano, check:

Make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance and check if any restrictions apply.

If a volcanic eruption occurs:

• make a backup plan in case you're affected
• contact your airline or travel insurer to confirm flight schedules and get help
• keep in touch with family and friends
• Learn more about  volcanic eruptions  (Geoscience Australia)
• See practical advice and information about  volcanic eruptions  (US CDC)
• See worldwide  volcanic activity reports  in real-time (GDACS)

Earthquakes

Indonesia is in an active earthquake region. It has a high level of earthquake activity, that sometimes triggers tsunamis.

There are approximately 4,000 earthquakes across Indonesia every year. Around 70 to 100 of these are over 5.5 magnitude.

Earthquakes can cause death, injury and significant damage to infrastructure.

Strong earthquakes can occur anywhere in Indonesia. They are less common in Kalimantan and south-west Sulawesi.

To stay safe during an earthquake:

• know the emergency plans at your accommodation
• take precautions to avoid exposure to debris and hazardous materials, including asbestos
• MAGMA Indonesia  (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency  (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Indonesia's Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation  (Bahasa Indonesia)
• US Federal Emergency Management Agency advice on what to do before, during and after an earthquake  (English)

Forest fires and smoke haze

During the dry season in April to September, widespread forest fires can cause smoke haze resulting in poor air quality across parts of Indonesia, particularly the Riau Islands, central Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Smoke haze could affect your health and travel plans.

Keep up to date with local information and seek medical advice on appropriate precautions.

• Haze Action Online
• Smartraveller advice on Bushfires

Tsunamis and high wave events

The Indian and Pacific Oceans experience more frequent, large and destructive tsunamis than other parts of the world.

There are many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches.

High wave events can happen throughout coastal regions and between islands. They're caused by strong weather conditions and storms.

If you plan to surf or travel by sea, check local conditions regularly.

If there’s a tsunami or high wave event: 

• don't travel by sea if it's not safe to do so
• Indonesia Tsunami Early Warning Centre  issues warnings when a potential tsunami with significant impact is expected
• Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency  with the latest list of earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 5.0 on the Richter scale (Bahasa Indonesia)
• US Federal Emergency Management Agency page  on what to do before, during and after an earthquake

Piracy occurs in the coastal areas of Indonesia.

The  International Maritime Bureau (IMB)  issues weekly piracy reports.

If you decide to travel by boat in these regions:

• check  IMB piracy  reports
• get local advice
• arrange security measures
• Travelling by boat
• Going on a cruise
• International Maritime Bureau

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave. 

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including emergency treatment and medical evacuation. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

Before you travel, confirm:

• what activities and care your policy covers
• that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away, including on all forms of transport you plan to take
• whether it covers medical evacuation in the event of hospitalisation or injury
• any exclusions to your policy

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition. 

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

• have a basic health check-up
• ask if your travel plans may affect your health
• plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare or the welfare of another Australian, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

• General health advice
• Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

Some drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are illegal in Indonesia.

If you plan to bring over-the-counter or prescription medication, check if it's legal in Indonesia by contacting the  Indonesian Embassy in Canberra  well in advance of your planned travel. Take enough legal medicine for your trip and carry it in its original packaging. Purchasing prescription medication online in Indonesia without an Indonesian prescription is illegal. Ensure you provide a valid prescription from an Indonesian doctor before purchasing prescription medication and confirm that it's accepted by the seller prior to your purchase.

Carry a copy of your prescription and a letter from your doctor stating:

• what the medicine is
• your required dosage
• that it's for personal use

If you're caught with illegal medicine, you could face detention, fines or harsher penalties. You could face charges even if an Australian doctor prescribed the medication.

Ask the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra for advice before you travel.

Medicinal cannabis and cannabis-based products

Cannabis-based products such as cannabis oil and creams, hemp, CBD, THC, hash and edibles remain illegal in Indonesia, including for medicinal purposes. A medical prescription does not make it legal. If you take such products to Indonesia or purchase or use them in Indonesia, you can be arrested and face imprisonment, fines, deportation or the death penalty.

• Medications

Health Risks

Critical care for Australians who become seriously ill, including in Bali, is significantly below the standard available in Australia. Medical evacuation may not be possible.

The Australian Government cannot guarantee your access to hospitals and other health services in Indonesia. 

Medical evacuation to Australia for medical conditions, including COVID-19, is possible but is very expensive and may not be covered by travel insurance. Check your policy before you travel.

Ban on sale of liquid/syrup medication

The Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised local health workers and pharmacists to stop selling liquid/syrup medication, including commonly used medications containing paracetamol and cough syrups. MoH and the Indonesian Paediatrician Association (IDAI) received reports of a sharp increase in cases of Atypical Progressive Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in children , especially under the age of 5 years.

Insect-borne illnesses

Insect-borne illnesses are common throughout the year.

To protect yourself from disease:

• research your destination
• ask locals for advice
• make sure your accommodation is mosquito-proof
• use insect repellent
• wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing

Dengue  occurs throughout Indonesia, including Bali, Jakarta and other major cities.

Dengue is common during the rainy season.

Australian health authorities have reported an increase in dengue infections in people returning from Bali in recent years.

There are now two dengue vaccines, but they are not currently available in Australia. For further information, contact your doctor.

Zika virus  can occur in Indonesia.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites.

The  Australian Department of Health and Aged Care  advises pregnant women to:

• discuss any travel plans with their doctor
• consider deferring non-essential travel to affected areas

Malaria , including chloroquine-resistant strains, is widespread in rural areas, in particular in Papua, Papua Barat, Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provinces. There is no malaria transmission in Jakarta.

• Consider taking medicine to prevent malaria.

Japanese encephalitis and filariasis

Japanese encephalitis  and  filariasis  occur in Indonesia, especially in rural agricultural areas.

Japanese encephalitis has been present in Australian travellers returning from Indonesia, including Bali.

Vaccination is recommended for certain groups of travellers. 

• Infectious diseases

Drink poisoning

People have been poisoned by alcoholic drinks contaminated with harmful substances, including methanol and arak (a traditional rice-based spirit). Locals and foreigners, including Australians, have died or become seriously ill from poisoned drinks.

Cases of drink poisoning have been reported in Bali and Lombok.

Contaminated drinks have included:

• local spirits
• spirit-based drinks, such as cocktails
• brand name alcohol

To protect yourself from drink poisoning:

• consider the risks when drinking alcoholic beverages
• be careful drinking cocktails and drinks made with spirits
• drink only at reputable licensed premises
• avoid home-made alcoholic drinks

Labels on bottles aren't always accurate.

Symptoms of methanol poisoning can be similar to drinking too much. However, they are usually stronger.

Symptoms of methanol poisoning include:

• vision problems

Vision problems may include:

• blindness, blurred or snowfield vision
• changes in colour perception
• difficulty looking at bright lights
• dilated pupils
• flashes of light
• tunnel vision

If you suspect that you or someone you're travelling with may have been poisoned, act quickly. Urgent medical attention could save your life, or save you from permanent disability.

Report suspected cases of methanol poisoning to the Indonesian police.

Magic mushrooms

Don't consume magic mushrooms. They're illegal.

Australians have become sick or injured after taking magic mushrooms.

Australians have been in trouble with local police after taking magic mushrooms, particularly in Bali.

Magic mushrooms can cause major health problems, including:

• erratic behaviour
• severe hallucinations

Rabies is a risk throughout Indonesia, especially in:

• East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur)
• South Sulawesi
• West Kalimantan
• Nias, off the west coast of Sumatra

To protect yourself from rabies:

• avoid direct contact with dogs
• don't feed or pat animals
• avoid contact with other animals, including bats and monkeys.

Talk to your doctor about getting a pre-exposure rabies vaccination. 

If bitten or scratched by an animal:

• immediately use soap and water to wash the wound thoroughly for 10 minutes
• seek urgent medical attention.

Rabies treatment in Indonesia may be limited, including the rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin availability. If you're bitten, you may need to return to Australia or travel to another country for immediate treatment.

You're at risk of contracting rabies if you visit a market where live animals and fresh food are sold because:

• live rabies-positive dogs may be present
• rabies-positive dog meat may be sold as food

Selling dog meat for human consumption is a breach of government disease control regulations.

Avoid contact with monkeys, even in places where you're encouraged to interact with them. This includes:

• popular markets
• tourist destinations
• sanctuaries

Legionnaires' disease

Cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in people who have travelled to the Kuta region of Bali. Travellers who are unwell with flu-like symptoms within 10 days of returning from Bali are advised to consult their GPs.

• Legionnaires' disease warning for Bali travellers  (Western Australian Government Department of Health) 
• Legionnaires’ disease  (Better Health Channel, Victorian Government Department of Health)
• Legionnaires' disease  (World Health Organization)

Cases of poliovirus (type 1) have been reported in the Papua provinces, and poliovirus (type 2) in Aceh and Jawa Barat (West Java) provinces. There may be unreported cases in other provinces in Indonesia.

Ensure that you're vaccinated against polio.

• Factsheet on poliovirus types  (World Health Organization)
• Health emergencies information for Indonesia  (World Health Organization)

Periodic outbreaks of measles continue to be reported in Indonesia, including Bali.

You need 2 doses of vaccine 4 weeks apart to be fully vaccinated against measles.

If you have symptoms of measles, seek medical attention.

Measles is highly infectious. Call before attending a healthcare facility.

Nipah Virus and Yellow Fever

There are no cases of  Nipah virus  or  Yellow Fever  in Indonesia. You may be temperature checked on arrival at international and domestic airports. If you have fever symptoms, you may be referred to the airport clinic for further tests and asked to seek medical treatment. See your doctor or travel clinic before you travel to plan any vaccinations you need.

Symptoms of Nipah virus include fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting, cough or sore throat. There's no vaccine available for the Nipah virus.

Symptoms of Yellow fever include fever, muscle pain, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. There is a vaccine for Yellow Fever.

HIV/AIDS is a risk for travellers. Take steps to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus.

Other health risks

Waterborne, foodborne, parasitic and other infectious diseases are widespread. These include:

• tuberculosis

Serious outbreaks sometimes occur.

To protect yourself from illness:

• boil drinking water or drink bottled water
• avoid ice cubes
• avoid raw food, such as salads

To minimise the risk of food poisoning, only eat meat from reputable suppliers.

Seek urgent medical attention if you suspect food poisoning or have a fever or diarrhoea.

Seafood toxins

You can become sick from naturally occurring seafood toxins, including:

• ciguatera fish poisoning
• scombroid (histamine fish poisoning)
• toxins in shellfish

Avoid temporary black henna tattoos. The dye often causes serious skin reactions.

Before you get any tattoo, check the hygiene and safety of your tattoo provider.

Medical care

Medical facilities.

The standard of medical facilities in Indonesia is generally lower than Australia. Many regional hospitals only provide basic facilities.

Hospital staff may use physical restraints on patients.

Hospitals expect families to provide support to patients, including all financial support.

Psychiatric and psychological services are limited in Indonesia.

There's no reciprocal healthcare agreement between Australia and Indonesia.

Before admitting patients, hospitals usually need:

• guarantee of payment from the patient or their next of kin (family or friend)
• confirmation of medical insurance
• up-front deposit for services

The Australian Government cannot provide guarantee of payment, confirmation of medical insurance or up-front deposit for services.

When diving in Indonesia, there is a risk that you may experience decompression illness. An illness may occur when a diver ascends to the water surface too quickly and may have severe consequences. Understand the risks before you dive. 

Decompression chambers are available in various areas, including the following locations:

• Bali's Sanglah General Hospital
• Siloam Hospital in Labuan Bajo
• Hospitals in Jakarta, Bintan, Medan, Makassar, Raja Ampat (Waisai) and Manado near popular dive sites

If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to be evacuated to a place with better care. Medical evacuation can be very expensive. Check your insurance policy before you travel. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs. It's best to check with your travel provider on the location and functionality of decompression chambers and other medical facilities available in the area before undertaking remote travel.

You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

Indonesian Parliament has passed revisions to its criminal code, which includes penalties for cohabitation and sex outside of marriage. These revisions will not come into force until January 2026.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

• Arrested or jailed

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They include the death penalty.

You may face heavy fines or jail for consuming or possessing even small amounts of drugs, including marijuana. Cannabis-based products such as cannabis oil and cream, hemp, CBD, THC, hash and edibles remain illegal in Indonesia, including for medicinal purposes. A medical prescription does not make it legal. If you take such products to Indonesia or purchase or use them in Indonesia, you can be arrested and face imprisonment, fines, deportation or the death penalty.

Some prescription medications that are available in Australia are illegal in Indonesia. Purchasing prescription medication online or over the counter in Indonesia without an Indonesian prescription is illegal. Ensure you provide a valid prescription from an Indonesian doctor before purchasing prescription medication and confirm that it's accepted by the seller before your purchase.

Magic mushrooms are illegal. Indonesian police work to prevent their distribution.

Police target illegal drug use and possession across Indonesia. Police often target popular places and venues in Bali, Lombok and Jakarta.

• Carrying or using drugs

Local labour laws can change at short notice. This can affect expatriate workers.

Under Indonesian law, you must always carry identification. For example, your:

• Australian passport; and
• Resident's Stay Permit (if applicable)

Gambling is illegal.

Property laws are strict, seek legal advice before acquiring property in Indonesia.

It's sometimes illegal to take photographs in Indonesia. Obey signs banning photography. If in doubt, get advice from local officials. See Safety

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

• Staying within the law and respecting customs

Local customs

Standards of dress and behaviour are conservative in many parts of Indonesia. Take care not to offend.

Find out what customs apply at your destination.

If in doubt, seek local advice.

LGBTI information

Same-sex relationships are legal in Indonesia, except in the province of Aceh. Same-sex relationships in Aceh may attract corporal punishment.  Visible displays of same sex relationships could draw unwanted attention.

Some laws and regulations can be applied in a way that discriminates against the LGBTI community. Including for pornography and prostitution.

• Advice for LGBTI travellers

The Islamic holiday month of Ramadan  is observed in Indonesia. Respect religious and cultural customs and laws at this time.

During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking may be illegal in public during this time. If you're not fasting, avoid these activities around people who are. Seek local advice to avoid offence  and follow the advice of local authorities.

Explore our Ramadan page to learn more, including dates for Ramadan.

Aceh is governed as a special territory, not a province, and has a degree of special autonomy.

Some aspects of sharia law are upheld. This includes regulations and punishments that don't apply in other parts of Indonesia.

Local sharia police enforce sharia law.

Sharia law applies to anyone in Aceh, including:

• foreigners (expats and travellers)
• non-Muslims

Sharia law doesn't allow:

• drinking alcohol
• prostitution
• same-sex relationships
• extra-marital sex

It also requires a conservative standard of dress.

Learn about the laws in Aceh. If in doubt, seek local advice.

Dual citizenship

Indonesia doesn't allow dual nationality for adults  and you may be prosecuted by Immigration authorities should you be found to hold valid passports of two nationalities.

A child of Indonesian and Australian parents can maintain citizenship of both countries until the age of 18 years.

• Embassy and Consulate of Indonesia
• Information on limited dual citizenship
• Dual nationals

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

Bali Tourism Levy

The Bali Provincial Government has introduced a new tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person to foreign tourists entering Bali. The tourist levy is separate from the e-Visa on Arrival or the Visa on Arrival. Cashless payments can be made online prior to travel or on arrival at designated payment counters at Bali's airport and seaport. Exemption from payment of the levy applies to transit passengers and certain visa holders. See the Bali Provincial Government's   official website and FAQs for further information.

e-Visa on Arrival and Visa on Arrival

You can apply for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA)  no later than 48 hours prior to travelling to Indonesia. Check the e-VOA requirements from Indonesian Immigration before applying.

You can still apply for a regular Visa on Arrival (VOA) at certain international airports, seaports and land crossings, including Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Makassar, Lombok, Batam, Medan, Manado, Tanjung Pinang and Yogyakarta, if you do not apply for an e-VOA at least 48 hours in advance of your travel to Indonesia.

The e-VOA or VOA can be used for tourism, official government duties, business meetings, or to transit through Indonesia.

Additional requirements apply if you are travelling on government duties.

For the latest list of entry points for the e-VOA or VOA, refer to the  Directorate General of Immigration's list of land border crossings, international airports, and international seaports .

The e-VOA and VOA cost IDR 500,000 (approximately $A 50), with the e-VOA charging a small online processing fee.

For the VOA, some airports, including Jakarta's international airport, are only accepting cash payment. Card payment facilities are available at Bali's international airport. ATM facilities may be in high demand. Be prepared to pay in cash if required. 

The visa is valid for a 30 day stay and can be extended once (for a maximum of 30 days) by applying at an immigration office within Indonesia. Ensure you extend your visa within the initial 30 days to avoid an overstay fine and deportation.

To apply for a regular VOA, you must show:

• your ordinary (non-emergency) passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date you plan to enter (we also recommend having at least 6 months passport validity from the date you plan to leave Indonesia, to avoid any issues for your departure or onward travel) 
• a return flight booking to Australia or onward flight booking to another country

Contact your travel agent, airline, or your nearest  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia  for details.

Other visas

If you're entering Indonesia from a port or airport that does not issue a visa on arrival, you must apply for a visa in advance of travel, including for tourism or business purposes.

Overstaying your permit may result in fines, detention and/or deportation.

• check your visa and permit, and contact DGI for advice specific to your needs
• visit The Official eVisa website for Indonesia  
• if you use an agent to extend your visa or stay permit, use only reputable companies
• if you have specific enquiries on visas or stay permits, contact DGI’s Customer Service team via WhatsApp on +62 821 1295 3298

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.

You can't work or conduct research in Indonesia unless you have the appropriate visa. Fines of IDR1,000,000 (approx. $A 100) per day apply for the maximum 60 day overstay period.

If you breach Indonesian immigration regulations, you may face:

• deportation
• re-entry bans

You may not be allowed to enter Indonesia if you have a criminal record. This is regardless of how long ago the offence took place. If you're concerned, contact an Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia before you travel.

Indonesian immigration and visa decisions are final. The Australian Government can't help you.

If you're travelling on an emergency passport, you can only enter Indonesia if you have a visa from an  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia .

• Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia

Border measures

You'll be required to complete an  e-customs declaration for arrival . You can complete this within 3 days of departure to Indonesia.

Check entry requirements with your travel provider or the nearest  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia  before you travel.

Departure from Indonesia

Indonesia, including Bali, currently has an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting animals. In preparing to travel to Australia, read Smartraveller's advice on  biosecurity and border controls . Measures include cleaning dirty shoes, clothing or equipment before boarding your flight to Australia and not packing meat or dairy products. On your Incoming Passenger Declaration, you must declare any meat, dairy or animal products and any of your travel in rural areas or near animals (e.g., farms, zoos, markets).

Other formalities

If you're staying in a private residence, not a hotel, register when you arrive with both:

• the local Rukun Tetangga Office
• local police

If you plan to be in Indonesia for more than 30 days:

• register with the local immigration office
• make sure you have the right visa
• Embassy of Indonesia in Canberra

Indonesia won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave Indonesia. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over. You can end up stranded or returned back to your previous port overseas at your own cost, if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months from the date you enter and the date you plan to leave Indonesia.

Indonesia does not accept entry with an emergency passport, even if it is valid for more than 6 months. Ensure you enter Indonesia on a valid ordinary, official, or diplomatic passport.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply these rules inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

• In Australia, contact the Australian Passport Information Service .
• If you're overseas, contact the nearest Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.

Damaged Passports

Indonesian authorities have strict standards for damaged passports, and travellers have been refused entry into Indonesia with a damaged passport. Normal wear and tear, including water damage, minor tears or rips to the pages, can be considered damaged. 

It's important that:

• there are no tears or cuts in the passport pages, especially the photo page
• everything on the photo page is legible and clear
• there are no marks across your photo or in the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) on the photo page
• no pages have been removed
• there is no alteration or tampering

If you're not sure about the condition of your passport, call the Australian Passport Office on 131 232 or contact your nearest  Australian embassy or consulate overseas . We may need to see your passport to assess it.

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Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Conta ct the nearest e mbassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

Declare cash in excess of IDR100,000,000 or equivalent when you arrive and leave. This covers all forms of currency, not only cash.

IDR100,000,000 is worth about $A10,000.

Local travel

Travel permits.

You may need a travel permit or Surat Keterangan Jalan to travel to some areas of the Papua provinces.

Check if you need a permit with the nearest  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia  or with your travel provider.

Mobile Phone Reception and Wi-Fi

Mobile phone reception and Wi-Fi are not always available, including in remote areas and some resort islands. 

If you plan to stay in Indonesia for more than 90 days and would like to use your mobile phone purchased overseas, you'll need to register your mobile phone IMEI number with  Indonesian Customs  within the first 60 days of your stay. 

If you plan to stay in Indonesia for less than 90 days, you can visit the local cellular operator/provider booth at the airport to get an access period to use the Indonesian cellular network, which is only valid for 90 days and includes data roaming.

A customs payment may be required, or a tourist SIM card can be purchased for short-term stays. You can use Wi-Fi networks without registration.

To stay in communication and avoid mobile service interruptions: 

• check mobile coverage with your service provider
• register your mobile device with  Indonesian Customs  on arrival if you plan to connect to the mobile network 

Driving permit

To drive in Indonesia, you need either:

• an Indonesian licence
• an International Driving Permit (IDP)

Check that your licence or permit is appropriate for the type of vehicle you're driving.

Your Australian licence isn't enough.

Your travel insurer will deny any claims you make if:

• you're unlicensed
• you don't hold the correct class of licence

Road travel

Traffic can be extremely congested.

Road users are often unpredictable or undisciplined.

You're more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident in Indonesia than in Australia. Drive defensively. Some traffic incidents can escalate into violent disputes quickly.

Consider hiring a taxi or a driver who is familiar with local roads and traffic conditions.

• Driving or riding

Motorcycles

Motorcycle accidents have killed and injured foreigners, including Australians. This includes in tourist areas, particularly Bali.

If you're riding a motorbike and there's an accident, you'll often be assumed to be at fault. You may be expected to compensate all parties.

If you hire a motorbike:

• make sure your insurance policy covers you
• check if any policy restrictions apply, for example if you're not licensed to ride a motorcycle in Australia

Always wear a helmet.

Public transport

Buses can be crowded, particularly:

• around public holidays
• during peak commute times

Safety standards may not be observed.

• Transport and getting around safely

Only use official taxi companies. You can book these:

• from inside airports
• at stands at major hotels

Check your taxi is official.

Unofficial operators can have taxis that look similar to those run by reputable companies.

See Safety .

Rail travel

Inter-city rail networks operate on the islands of Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi.

Commuter trains operate in Jakarta.

Trains can be crowded, particularly:

• during peak commuter times

Travel between islands

Travel by ferry or boat can be dangerous.

Passenger and luggage limits aren't always observed.

Equipment may not be properly maintained.

There may not be enough life jackets. It's unlikely that the crew will have life jackets for children.

In August 2023, three people went missing after a ship sank in the Thousand Islands off the coast of Jakarta.

In July 2023, 15 people died after a ferry sank off Sulawesi Island.

In January 2023, 23 passengers and 6 crew were rescued after an inter-island ferry sank while returning from Nusa Penida to Sanur Beach, Bali.

In May 2022, 19 people died after a ferry sank in the Makassar Strait.

In June 2018, a ferry sank on Lake Toba in Sumatra and 100s of people died.

If you plan to travel by sea between islands:

• make sure any ferry or boat you board has appropriate safety equipment and life jackets
• wear a life jacket at all times
• take enough life jackets for all children travelling with you
• ask your tour operator or crew about safety standards
• check sea and weather conditions before embarking on boat or ferry travel, and delay travel if conditions are not safe

If appropriate safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Avoid travelling by water after dark unless the vessel is properly equipped. Avoid travel during wet weather or storms.

DFAT doesn't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check Indonesia's air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.

The European Union (EU) has published a list of airlines that have operating bans or restrictions within the EU. See the  EU list of banned airlines .

Australian travellers should make their own decisions on which airlines to travel with.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

• family and friends
• travel agent
• insurance provider

Search and rescue services

Medical emergencies and ambulance, police stations in bali.

Refer to the Bali Tourism Board’s list of  police stations in Bali

Call (+6221) 526 4073.

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the Consular Services Charter for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.

Australian Embassy, Jakarta 

Jalan Patra Kuningan Raya Kav. 1-4 Jakarta Selatan 12950

Phone: (+62 21) 2550 5555 Email: [email protected] Website: indonesia.embassy.gov.au Facebook: Australian Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia Twitter: @DubesAustralia Instagram: @KeDubesAustralia

Make an appointment online or call (+62 21) 2550 5500 or (+62 21) 2550 5555.

Australian Consulate-General, Bali

Jalan Tantular 32 Renon Denpasar Bali 80234

Phone: (+62 361) 2000 100 Email: [email protected] Website: bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au Twitter: @KonJenBali Instagram:  @konjenbali

Australian Consulate-General, Makassar

Wisma Kalla Lt. 7 Jalan Dr Sam Ratulangi No. 8 Makassar South Sulawesi 90125

Phone: (+62 411) 366 4100 Email: [email protected] Website: makassar.consulate.gov.au Facebook: Australian Consulate-General, Makassar, Sulawesi Twitter: @KonJenMakassar Instagram:  @konjenmakassar

Australian Consulate-General, Surabaya

Level 3 ESA Sampoerna Center Jl. Dokter.Ir. H. Soekarno No. 198 Klampis Ngasem, Sukolilo, Surabaya

Phone: (+62 31) 9920 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: surabaya.consulate.gov.au Instagram: @KonJenSurabaya

Check the websites for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

• +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
• 1300 555 135 in Australia

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26 May 2021

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Agitya Nuraini was appointed as Country Manager in Indonesia in 2019. Prior to her role as Business Development Manager. With an extensive travel distribution experience & having worked for a number of distribution partners, she brings more than 15 years of experience to the role. 

HOW IS LIFE IN Indonesia AT THE MOMENT?

Indonesia is still currently on partial lockdown in 30 provinces. The Indonesian Health Ministry implements Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM) to improve its tracking and tracing of COVID-19 cases. The Health Ministry still allows for essential sectors to fully operate, albeit under strict health protocols. Non-essential industries like shopping malls, restaurants and tourist attractions are allowed to open for limited hours and customers at 50% of the total venue capacity. Offices are required to limit the number of people working to 25% of the maximum capacity and schools continue with online learning.

Despite the number of COVID-19 cases still rising, there is a significant decrease in the number of new daily cases since January 2021 as containment measures and public awareness campaigns encourage the population to remain vigilant.

Approximately 15 million Indonesians have received at least the first dose of a vaccine as the vaccination program gains momentum in the country. The Indonesian government aims to inoculate 70% of population by March 2022.  

Our partner travel agents have shifted their focus to domestic travel packages and international destinations that still allow Indonesian travellers. These are countries such as the USA, UAE, Turkey and Morocco.

Turkey has become one of the top choices for Indonesians to travel to internationally as the country offers very attractive tour packages.

Consumers have shown high interest in virtual tours and our Key Distribution Partners (KDP’s) have been working with their suppliers to showcase product experiences directly to registered consumers.  These individuals are part of a core group of customers who will be targeted when borders reopen.

Domestic travel has seen an increase since August 2020 when internal restrictions were eased.  Online Travel Agents (OTA’s) have reported strong demand as consumers’ level of comfort with booking domestic travel increases, along with the familiarity with booking travel experiences online.  Indonesian OTAs have seen an increase of 331% for airline ticket sales and 331% for hotel bookings in the first quarter of 2021.  This also represents an increase in bookings from the time immediately prior to travel restrictions being enforced in Indonesia. We at Tourism Australia are watching this major change in the market distribution network very closely.  

WHAT ARE TOURISM AUSTRALIA’S KEY AREAS OF FOCUS IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES?

Our core focus has been building on the high demand for Australia with partners capable of converting at higher levels once travel restrictions are removed.  The long-term opportunity offered by the Indonesian market remains high with Indonesia now officially an upper-middle income country.  The middle-class has grown from 7% to 20% of the population (52 million people are now classified as middle-class) over the last 15 years according to World Bank data – a significant opportunity for a market in such close proximity to Australia.

Tourism Australia has continually engaged directly with Indonesian consumers throughout the pandemic through our online interactive campaigns are ‘With Love from Aus’, ‘Live from Aus’, 360-degree videos and 8D videos. We have also worked with KDP’s on a number of direct-to-consumer programs as well as improving their product knowledge and selling capabilities through the Aussie Specialist Program.

Our research as part of the Consumer Demand Project has shown Australia has significantly closed the gap with Japan as most considered and intended destination in the market, pulling away from other competitors such as South Korea.  Most importantly, latent demand measures show that 34% of Indonesians who never intended to visit Australia are considering Australia for their next holiday destination after seeing marketing from Tourism Australia and partners.

Ongoing partnerships and launch campaigns are in place with KDP and airlines and these are also being extended to OTA’s and financial institutions in preparation for the need to mobilise quickly once borders reopen. 

IN THESE TRYING TIMES, WE COULD ALL DO WITH SOME GOOD NEWS. WHAT HAS PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE RECENTLY?

The continuous engagement with our Aussie Specialist agents has been the highlight during the pandemic. Limitations on face-to-face engagement have inspired us to innovate and come up with new ideas such as “Hopping Roo Virtual Tours”, “Aussie You Soon!”, and of course our latest activity “Aussie Specialist Playtime”. These fun and educational webinars have brought joy not only to our ASP agents but also to us, the team.

The most gratifying feeling is when we hear positive feedback from our agents. For a lot of them, ASP webinars have become an integral part of their new normal. For example, agents from a company in Surabaya made Wednesdays their Aussie Specialist Day where they would wear ASP uniform while participating in the webinars. Some have also expressed how our webinars have become an escape for them to relieve some stress through fun games we play at Aussie Specialist Playtime every week. More importantly, these webinars give agents the opportunity to learn and hone their sales skills while keeping Australian destinations on the top of their minds.

Even though the vaccine rollout has been slow, there is still a positive sense of hope for us to be able to travel, especially to visit Australia again! 

Please feel free to reach the Indonesian team if you have any inquires or if you have any developments update in your business.

FINALLY, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY WANTING TO STAY ENGAGED WITH THE Indonesian MARKET?

Indonesian consumers are slowly shifting from group travel to the FIT and they are becoming smarter in researching the best deals. Consumer Travel Fairs (offline and online) are massive in the market to provide the best deals possible for plane tickets, accommodation, and tourist attractions.

It is important for Australian suppliers to understand these trends continue to develop and to maintain relationships with distribution partners.  Tourism Australia’s approach has been to develop platforms for our Australian suppliers to get their products in front of Indonesian consumers. The platforms are virtual tours, virtual webinars, and trade events that we would encourage the Australian industry to participate in and keep engaged with Indonesian consumers and distribution partners.

On a personal note – I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to the STO and Australian industry partners for their support and collaboration for our activities in the market. Without your support, we would not be seeing the positive results in the demand for Australia that we hope to turn in to actual visitation very shortly.

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Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020-2024)

The Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia:

ENCOURAGED by the continually growing friendship and cooperation between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1949;

BUILDING onthe Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and Australia on the Framework for Security Cooperation (“the Lombok Treaty”) signed on 13 November 2006;

STRESSING the common interest of the two countries to: intensify bilateral cooperation in the fields of economic development, political and security, and maritime cooperation; expand exchanges at all levels of society; and contribute to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific;

PURSUANT to the prevailing domestic laws, regulations and policies of both countries;

DETERMINED to implement the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (hereinafter referred to as the “CSP”), as decided in the Joint Declaration of the CSP on 31 August 2018 with activities under each of the five pillars of the CSP;

HEREBY jointly decide to launch the Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the period of 2020-2024 , as follows:

PILLAR ONE: ENHANCING OUR ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

We will forge a stronger economic partnership in pursuit of mutual prosperity. Our longstanding development partnership will target sustainable and inclusive economic growth for our peoples. We will strengthen cooperation, trade and investment, including in the agriculture, education, resources, infrastructure, financial and digital economy sectors, as well as government-to-government partnerships that foster economic growth and prosperity. The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (hereinafter “IA-CEPA”) will be the centrepiece of our economic relationship, drive closer collaboration through the economic powerhouse model, and enable greater trade and investment. We will:

1. Implement IA-CEPA, including taking forward initiatives to harvest early benefits from IA-CEPA ratification, and its associated Economic Cooperation Program;

2. Establish an Economic, Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting to be held annually involving ministers from the economic, trade and investment portfolios of both countries; and also establish a Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting;

3. Work together to strengthen Indonesia’s export portals, including Business-to-Business e-commerce and digital marketplaces, to assist Indonesian small and medium enterprises (SME) exporters and to produce a Blueprint for Trade and Investment in Indonesia to stimulate Australian business engagement in Indonesia;

4. Establish a CEO Roundtable, to be held in the first half of 2020 and thereafter held back-to-back with the Annual Leaders’ Meeting (ALM), bringing together captains of industry from our two countries to deepen trade and investment ties and to provide input to governments; and continue to encourage business participation in annual Indonesia-Australia Business Summit ;

5. Promote contacts among actors at the local level, such as states and provinces, councils and municipalities, in boosting trade and investment opportunities;

6. Promote regional comprehensive economic cooperation through ASEAN-led initiatives, including by ensuring the implementation and upgrade of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) and by working together with a view to resolving all the outstanding issues in a mutually satisfactory way in order to finalise the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.

Trade Cooperation

7. Encourage sustained interactions among relevant stakeholders to identify and eliminate trade barriers through, among other initiatives, improving the effectiveness of existing trade-related dialogue mechanisms;

8. Enhance bilateral trade cooperation through, among other initiatives, trade facilitation, including promoting efficient and transparent customs clearance procedures, and promoting transparency in non-tariff barriers, in line with the commitments made under IA-CEPA;

9. Strengthen cooperation and information exchanges and networking on trade and industry standards, statistics and regulations;

10. Support the work of the of the Committee and Sub Committees under IA-CEPA for effective implementation of the Agreement

11. Implement existing, active cooperation arrangements, including the MoU between IP Australia and Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights concerning MoU between IP Australia and Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights concerning IP Australia’s Regional Patent Examination Training Program under the AANZFTA Economic Cooperation Support Program.

Investment Cooperation

12. Promote a conducive environment for investment and simplify administration procedures;

13. Facilitate technical and financial assistance for investment projects in the field of public services;

14. Intensify cooperation on two-way investment, which can promote human capital development and technological transfers for sustainable development.

15. Increase linkages and cooperation in the digital economy through, among others, the implementation of the joint principles and priorities of the 2018 Indonesia-Australia Digital Forum and the ASEAN-Australia Digital Trade Standards Initiative;

Development Cooperation

16. Work together to ensure that the bilateral development cooperation reflects the priorities of Indonesia’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2020-2024, such as infrastructure and human resources development, including through the annual Senior Officials Meeting on development cooperation;

17. Encourage initiatives to promote women’s leadership and empowerment in the field of economic and social development and disability-inclusive development;

18. Work together to use evidence-based policies to accelerate poverty reduction and tackle inequality in Indonesia;

19. Promote agricultural research, cooperation and development activities that provide mutual benefit and build on the complementarities of agricultural sectors, including working with the private sector to increase farmers’ incomes;

20. Continue cooperation on enhancing the business enabling environment including in support of Indonesian SMEs and women-led businesses;

21. Enhance cooperation in efforts to jointly develop SMEs in both countries through financing, human resource development, market development and exhibitions;

22. Explore opportunities to cooperate in the fields of technology, digital economy and Industry 4.0.

23. Work together to ensure activities under the IA-CEPA Economic Cooperation Program facilitate smooth implementation of the Agreement, help ensure the benefits of IA-CEPA are realised by businesses and consumers in both countries, promote regional economic integration, and complement, not duplicate, other economic governance activities.

24. Implement the skills package in IA-CEPA in order to promote the education and training of our workforces, as well as strengthening mutual business literacy and people-to-people links.

25. Explore potential cooperation in support of Indonesia’s plan to move its capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan by sharing of experience, best practices and expertise;

26. Explore ways to boost economic cooperation and connectivity between the eastern part of Indonesia and the northern part of Australia, including through expanding transportation links under the MoU on Cooperation in the Transportation Sector signed on 31 August 2018;

27. Strengthen cooperation among financial institutions in both countries through, among others, financing infrastructure activities, promoting networking among financial institutions, promoting financial inclusion;

Other Bilateral Cooperation

28. Implement mutually beneficial, active arrangements on bilateral cooperation including:

• MoU on Health Cooperation to be entered into by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia and the Australian Department of Health;
• MoU between the Australian Treasury and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia signed on 5 November 2018;
• MoU between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Australia concerning Cooperation in Transportation Security signed on 10 February 2020;
• General Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Australia, signed on 9 July 1998;
• MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Creative Economy between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Australia, signed on 31 August 2018.
• Letter of Intent (LoI) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia regarding Trilateral Cooperation signed in Jakarta on 8 January 2020;
• Letter of Intent (LoI) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia regarding Cooperation on Digital Diplomacy signed in Jakarta on 8 January 2020.

PILLAR TWO: CONNECTING PEOPLE

We will strengthen shared links, with a focus on priority areas including education and language skills, cultural exchange, research collaboration and tourism. Deeper links and greater understanding between our communities will act as a springboard for an even broader partnership between Indonesia and Australia. We will:

29. Strengthen the shared linkages between the peoples of Indonesia and Australia, focusing on inter-cultural and inter-faith interactions as well as cooperation in the fields of education, research, media and the youth, and tourism;

30. Promote the continued organising of the Indonesia-Australia Dialogue (IAD) to promote dialogue and exchanges among political leaders, business-people, academics, friendship groups media and tech leaders as well as think-tanks;

31. Enhance existing sister cities/provinces cooperation through the implementation of concrete programs;

32. Continue the program of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speaker/BIPA Program for individuals and/or groups in Australia interested in learning Bahasa Indonesia;

33. Support the work of a number of high-profile male and female champions in Indonesia and Australia who can promote Australia-Indonesia relations.

34. Work together to continue to facilitate Work and Holiday visas (WHV) for eligible nationals of both countries, including under IA-CEPA;

35. Enhance consultation on the simplification of visa process within our respective immigration systems in order to facilitate the entry of Indonesians to Australia, and discuss other immigration matters of mutual interest through annual Australia-Indonesia immigration Joint Cooperation Working Group Meeting.

Inter-Cultural and Inter-Faith Cooperation

36. Promote cross-sectoral consultation and coordination as a means to enhance knowledge of Australian and Indonesian cultures through various media;

37. Promote the teaching of Bahasa Indonesia and understanding of Indonesian culture in Australian schools, at the earliest level of education possible, and provide scholarship and study opportunities to gain unique insights into contemporary Australian and Indonesian society;

38. Encourage arts and cultural exchanges among relevant institutions, highlighting the need for governments to fully support the efforts of individuals and groups;

39. Develop a program for visits and exchanges among faith and religious groups and organisations on the basis of equality, friendship, and mutual respect, such as the Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program under the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII);

40. Promote moderate faith and religious understanding, as well as exchanges between faith communities including through regular dialogues, and continued support for the Indonesia-Australia Interfaith Dialogue following the first successful dialogue in 2019.

Education and Research Cooperation

41. Encourage the participation of Australian students in Indonesia’s Arts and Culture Scholarship and Darmasiswa Scholarship, as well as the development an association for alumni of these scholarships in Australia;

42. Continue two-way youth exchange, scholarship and professional development opportunities between our countries and continue to deepen Alumni engagement generally;

43. Continue to provide opportunities for Australian students to visit Indonesia under the New Colombo Plan and Indonesian students (from both public and private schools, including religious schools) to study in Australia under the Australia Awards program;

44. Promote human capital development by enabling greater private sector collaboration in basic technical and vocational education and higher education, as well as in research and innovation;

45. Promote direct linkages among schools and universities in both countries, including through the Building Relations through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement (BRIDGE) program in collaboration with the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) and the Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research (PAIR) initiative in collaboration with the Australia-Indonesia Centre;

46. Promote academic collaboration programs between Indonesian and Australian universities in the field of double degrees, joint degrees and credit transfer programs;

47. Strengthen the regular high-level government-to-government meetings in the field of education, training and research as a means to identify opportunities for enhanced cooperation and mutually-beneficial strategic engagement;

48. Continue cooperation through the Joint Working Group meetings on Education, Training and Research (JWG on Education, Training and Research);

49. Encourage joint research programs in various fields of cooperation among scholars and academics at universities, research centres and the private sector;

50. Promote the concrete implementation of existing research cooperation arrangements, including:

• the MoU between BPS-Statistics Indonesia of the Republic of Indonesia and the Australia Bureau of Statistics concerning Collaboration in Statistical Activities, signed on 4 July 2018;
• the MoU between the Forestry and Environment Research, Development and Innovation Agency (FOERDIA) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) for Furthering Cooperation on Forestry and Natural Resource Management, signed on 31 July 2019.

Media and Youth Cooperation

51. Intensify the exchange of visits by media organisations, including through government-sponsored exchange programs, with a view to developing joint programs and enhancing capacity building;

52. Facilitate visits and exchanges among youth groups and organisations, such as the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program under the Australia-Indonesia Institute and the activities of Australia-Indonesia Youth Association.

Tourism Cooperation

53. Enhance consultations and coordination among government agencies and business in the field of tourism to promote greater tourist exchanges between Indonesia and Australia;

54. Strengthen and broaden the network among travel agencies in both countries with a view to developing tailor-made and attractive tour packages.

55. Enhance cooperation on sustainable tourism development to empower community-based tourism through technical assistance and the transfer of knowledge in order to promote environmentally friendly tourism and help alleviate poverty.

PILLAR THREE: SECURING OUR AND THE REGION’S SHARED INTERESTS

Our efforts to combat common defence and security challenges, including terrorism and transnational crime, will involve robust cooperation between Indonesian and Australian law, justice, integrity, security, defence, border, cyber, transport security, financial and intelligence agencies. Australia and Indonesia will remain vigilant to preserve peace and security in our neighbourhood and broader region. We will:

56. Encourage the regular organising of strategic dialogue mechanisms, including:

• the Annual Leaders’ Meeting (ALM);
• the Indonesia-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting (2+2 Meeting);
• the Indonesia-Australia Ministerial Council on Law and Security (IAMCLS); and
• the Indonesia-Australia Counter-Terrorism Consultation.

Defence Cooperation

57. Continuously improve channels for dialogue between our respective Defence Ministries and militaries to exchange ideas, views and experience on matters of common interest in the defence and military fields in order to enhance mutual understanding and establish mutual trust, including:

• the annual Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM);
• the annual Australia-Indonesia High Level Committee (Ausindo HLC);
• the annual Indonesia-Australia Defence Strategic Dialogue (IADSD).

58. Enhance practical exchanges at all levels through, among others, delegation visits, training programs, exchanges between military academies, port calls, and joint defence exercises between military of the two countries;

59. Continue to work together in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) to foster practical defence cooperation among regional partners;

60. Continue to work together using the platform of the ASEAN Regional Forum to enhance open dialogue on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific;

61. Continue our regional engagement and advocacy of Women, Peace and Security issues, including through the ASEAN-Australia Women, Peace and Security Dialogue (first held in 2018) and through the ASEAN Regional Forum;

62. Promote and enhance the role of women in the fields of defence and the military, including through relevant training and capacity building programs.

63. Continue to implement the Arrangement between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia and the Department of Defence of Australia for the Implementation of the Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and Australia on the Framework for Security Cooperation and its Plan of Action on Defence Cooperation, signed in Perth on 1 February 2018.

Combatting Transnational Crime

64. Enhance dialogue and coordination among officials to encourage the effective implementation of regional and international arrangements to which both countries are parties to in addressing transnational crimes;

65. Enhance cooperation and coordination between law enforcement agencies and other related government agencies of the two countries in combating the illicit production, manufacturing and trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors;

66. Develop mechanisms for enhancing the sharing of information and best practices among law enforcement agencies and other related government agencies on issues relating to transnational crimes;

67. Continue our strong cooperation through mechanisms such as the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime; and the Bohol Trafficking in Persons Work Plan 2017-2020; and engage the private sector through the Bali Process Government and Business Forum to combat slavery, trafficking in persons and related exploitation in global supply chains;

68. Promote mutual border security by conducting regular coordinated activities, exercises, workshops and education exchanges; and continue participation in ASEAN border-related forums to ensure trade and travel facilitation while strengthening cooperation on border protection;

69. Enhance coordination between the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (INTRAC/PPATK) and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as well as related agencies in Australia to prevent and combat cross-border money laundering and related crime activities;

70. Implement existing, active cooperation agreements and arrangements including the:

• Extradition Treaty between the Republic of Indonesia and Australia signed on 22 April 1992;
• Treaty between the Republic of Indonesia and Australia on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters signed on 27 October 1995;
• MoU between the National Narcotics Board of the Republic of Indonesia and the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Home Affairs including Its Operational Arm, the Australian Border Force, on the Cooperation on Border Protection in the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Border Controlled Drugs, Narcotic Plants And Precursors, signed on 6 November 2018;
• Arrangement between the Indonesian National Police and Australian Federal Police on Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Transnational Crime, signed on 12 August 2019;
• Arrangement for Cooperation on Migration and Border Management between the Australian Department of Home Affairs and the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration signed on 3 December 2019;
• Arrangement between Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia (the Maritime Security Agency of the Republic of Indonesia) and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as represented by the Australian Border Force on Maritime Security Cooperation signed on 17 November 2017;
• MoU between the National Narcotics Board of the Republic of Indonesia and the Australian Federal Police on combatting illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, signed on 15 March 2011.

71. Continue negotiations towards a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement between the Australian Border Force and the Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise to be signed in 2020.

Cyber Issues

72. Support the implementation of the MoU on Cyber Cooperation signed on 31 August 2018;

73. Promote the continued organising of the Cyber Policy Dialoguebetween relevant agencies to enhance engagement on, and mutual understanding of, cyber issues;

74. Continue to work together to strengthen cyber resilience through bilateral and regional capacity building cooperation, in line with the MoU on Cyber Cooperation;

75. Agree to continue to work together to uphold the application of international law online and continue to implement voluntary and non-binding norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace;

76. Implement existing, active cooperation arrangements including the MoU between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Australia on Cyber Cooperation, signed on 31 August 2018, to further develop the cooperation of the two countries in related areas such as sharing of information and best practices; capacity building and strengthening connection; digital economy; cybercrime; and cyber policy dialogue;

Counter-Terrorism

77. Continue the Bilateral Counter Terrorism Consultation as an important dialogue mechanism for strengthening counter-terrorism efforts, as stipulated under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism;

78. Develop mechanisms for enhancing the exchange of information among law enforcement agencies and other related government agencies as well as experiences and best practices on combating terrorism and violent extremism, particularly considering the borderless nature of terrorism;

79. Explore the possibility of conducting joint studies and research, as well as capacity building on preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, including the way to overcome the problems;

80. Expand bilateral and regional counter terrorism financing (CTF) and anti-money laundering cooperation, including with ASEAN Member States and other partners under the CTF Summit and its operational arm, the Financial Intelligence Consultative Group;

81. Cooperate bilaterally and regionally to build capacity on countering terrorism and preventing and countering violent extremism, including through strengthening legal frameworks and civil society programs; maintain our close partnership in the Global Counter Terrorism Forum, including through engagement via the countering violent extremism (CVE) working group; and work with online platforms to step up the ambition and pace of their efforts to prevent terrorist and violent extremist content from being streamed, uploaded or re-uploaded.

82. Continue our shared leadership of the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC); and continue to encourage the participation of Indonesian and Australian officials in JCLEC training programs;

83. Strengthen the leadership of Indonesia and Australia in efforts to enhance sub-regional cooperation in this field through the annual Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Security co-chaired by Australia and Indonesia Ministers;

84. Continue to implement the MoU on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, signed on 7 December 2018.

Legal Cooperation

85. Host regular information exchanges between law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies on a range of transnational issues and threats to sovereignty;

86. Strengthen legal cooperation through regular consultations and coordination among relevant agencies in both countries;

87. Continue to support the development of the capacity of Indonesia’s legal and law enforcement officials through the Australia Awards program and other capacity building programs.

88. Continue to implement the MoU on Legal Cooperation signed on 25 October 2000.

PILLAR FOUR: MARITIME COOPERATION

Maritime cooperation will be critical to our shared strategic, security, safety, environmental and economic interests. Priority areas include: supporting a rules-based maritime order, underpinned by international law; maritime security architecture and border protection; information sharing to combat transnational organised crime at sea; regional and coastal interconnectivity; reliability, safety and efficiency of shipping in the region; protection of the marine environment; and sustainable management of marine resources including efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Building on our 2017 Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation, we will work together to achieve mutual economic and security benefits in the maritime domain. We will:

89. Carry out the Plan of Action for the implementation of the Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation, signed on 16 March 2018, to achieve mutual economic and security benefits in the maritime domain, on the areas of maritime security and safety, connectivity and the sustainable management of marine resources;

90. Support activities to implement the Plan of Action;

91. Enhance information-sharing to understand the full range of maritime security challenges in our immediate region and beyond;

92. Promote maritime security and safety, freedom of navigation, unimpeded commerce, the exercise of self-restraint, the non-use of force or threat to use force, and the resolution of disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the relevant standards and instruments of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO);

93. Emphasise the need to enhance mutual trust and confidence, exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoid actions that may complicate situations;

94. Progress opportunities for further bilateral and regional engagement with key regional partners on maritime cooperation, including through Indonesia-Australia-India trilateral engagement, the Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).

Maritime Security Cooperation

95. Promote regional maritime cooperation through existing regional architecture such as the Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing in the Region (RPOA-IUU), signed in 2007;

96. Strengthen maritime security cooperation through extensive collaboration and cooperation between respective maritime law enforcement agencies to combat transnational crime committed at sea;

97. Strengthen bilateral cooperation in combating IUU fishing and fulfil the commitments made by IORA members in the Jakarta Concord in 2017, to promote maritime safety and security in the region by strengthening regional cooperation to address trans-boundary challenges, including crimes in the fisheries sector;

98. Improve capacity building on maritime domain awareness, particularly in regard to maritime security, through information sharing, technical training and exchanges;

99. Conduct coordinated patrols and maritime security desktop exercises, and exchange maritime domain awareness (MDA) information between Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia (BAKLAMA), the Indonesian Coast Guard (IDNCG) and the Australian Border Force, as well as between Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF);

100. Enhance cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies and other related government agencies in combating the illicit production, manufacturing and trafficking of drugs in the region;

101. Enhance naval engagement in regional and multilateral forums to promote shared maritime interests and commitments;

102. Enhance and promote maritime cooperation through various regional and multilateral fora, such as the Heads of Asian Coast Guards Agencies Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Maritime Security work-stream.

Maritime Safety Cooperation

103. Collaborate to boost maritime economic growth through improved maritime connectivity and the facilitation of safe and reliable maritime trade, investment, services and tourism;

104. Collaborate to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of shipping that will contribute to the advancement of maritime trade;

105. Promote training of safety inspectors in port state control to support compliance with international conventions;

106. Promote capacity building cooperation on search and rescue coordination and operations;

107. Promote cooperation on maritime meteorology through information sharing and capacity building, including cooperation as Regional Tsunami Service Providers under the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) on providing tsunami threat information to Member States;

108. Enhance maritime cooperation in disaster risk management, human resource development, and information exchange between relevant agencies of the two countries;

109. Improve capacity building, communication and coordination in maritime safety awareness.

110. Continue to engage through the Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies meetings.

Sustainable Management of Marine Resources and Blue Carbon

111. Support cooperative and coordinated activities to prevent, deter, and eliminate IUU fishing based on the existing and effective national, regional and international regulations and measures;

112. Enhance efforts and measures to promote responsible fishing practices and to combat IUU fishing through information sharing and capacity building activities;

113. Explore every possible joint initiative and strengthen cooperation with other Governments and international organisations to combat IUU fishing and to promote the governance of sustainable fisheries;

114. Strengthen mechanisms to support the sustainable management of marine resources in Indonesia and Australia;

115. Intensify cooperation to promote fishery and aquaculture industry development on outer Indonesian islands.

116. Strengthen cooperation in the area of maritime cultural heritage, with a focus on capacity building;

117. Promote cooperation on the establishment of an international instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdictions under UNCLOS;

118. Promote cooperation on coral reef condition monitoring, research and development and management to support increasing the resilience or, where natural recovery is eroded, the restoration of coral reefs, including through, but not limited to, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI);

119. Promote joint efforts to improve marine environment protection, including preparedness on and response to trans-boundary maritime pollution such as from oil, chemicals, hazardous waste and noxious substances;

120. Continue active cooperation by implementing the MoU between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia concerning Transboundary Marine Pollution Preparedness and Response, signed on 29 October 2018.

121. Strengthen cooperation on blue carbon through the International Partnership for Blue Carbon and the Indonesia-Australia Blue Carbon Program.

122. Strengthen cooperation in managing solid waste and marine plastic debris including through the Australia-Indonesia Systemic Innovation Lab on Marine Plastic Waste;

123. Strengthen education and research cooperation in the sustainable development of the blue economy and addressing marine pollution through cooperation between universities or institutes and collaborative research activities, as well as marine scientific research and capacity building, taking into account the protection of genetic resources and traditional knowledge pursuant to the prevailing laws and regulations of both countries.

PILLAR FIVE: CONTRIBUTING TO INDO-PACIFIC STABILITY AND PROSPERITY

We are both active supporters of an open, inclusive and rules-based region, including through regional institutions such as ASEAN and the East Asia Summit (EAS), which sit at the centre of the Indo-Pacific. As two of the largest and most vibrant democracies in the region, Indonesia and Australia have common interests and responsibilities to ensure stability as well as to manage uncertainty and change in the Indo-Pacific region. We will:

124. Seek opportunities to strengthen our bilateral exchanges on important strategic issues facing our region;

125. Work together to support inclusive regional economic integration, and cooperate in key global economic forums;

126. Strengthen coordination and cooperation in such multilateral forums with a view to maintaining a stable, resilient and prosperous region, including the United Nations, G20, World Trade Organization (WTO), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and IORA, and ASEAN-led regional architecture such as EAS, ARF and ADMM+.

Cooperation Through ASEAN-Led Mechanisms

127. Acknowledge the centrality of ASEAN in underpinning regional security and stability, strengthen cooperation efforts through the ASEAN-led regional architecture, particularly the EAS, ARF and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus);

128. Promote the implementation of the Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Partnership (2020-2024).

129. Acknowledge Australia’s active, deep and longstanding partnership with ASEAN since becoming its first Dialogue Partner in 1974 and support Australia’s enhanced engagements with ASEAN at the Leaders’ level, including regular ASEAN-Australia Summits.

Indo-Pacific Cooperation

130. Develop programs to concretely implement the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, as a reflection of the shared commitment to work together towards a stronger and more resilient regional architecture in the Indo-Pacific and contribute to resolving our shared regional and global challenges;

131. Support Indonesia’s plan to host the World Economic Forum on ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific 2020 in July, in which Australia will participate;

132. Support the implementation of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community, and ASEAN-led forums on maritime;

133. Continue to strengthen trilateral and multilateral meetings between Indonesia, Australia, and other countries that contribute to a stable, prosperous and resilient Indo-Pacific, including the ongoing trilateral cooperation with India and Timor Leste;

134. Share and exchange relevant information on strategic developments and the outlook for the Indo-Pacific region that will assist both countries in policy-making and implementation;

135. Host regular senior officials’ meetings on bilateral, regional and global issues of shared interest, which could be expanded to a 1.5 track dialogue in the future;

136. Remain committed to executing initiatives underlined in the Jakarta Concord and IORA Plan of Action 2017-2021, which is focused on six priority areas, namely Maritime Safety and Security; Trade and Investment Facilitation; Fisheries Management; Disaster Risk Management; Tourism and Cultural Exchanges; Academic, Science, and Technology cooperation; the Blue Economy; and Women’s Economic Empowerment.

137. Enhance collaboration in responding to regional humanitarian crises, including through the new disaster response partnership framework;

138. Build regional preparedness and capacity to respond to emerging health threats, including strengthening our ability to mitigate, detect and respond to health emergencies and infectious diseases outbreaks in order to increase national, regional and global health security.

Cooperation in the Pacific

139. Recognise the importance of deep, broad and constructive engagement with Pacific Island countries and Pacific regional institutions;

140. Actively develop trilateral cooperation between Indonesia, Australia and Pacific Island countries that supports development and capacity building, including exploring options for practical cooperation in areas including climate change, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, women and children’s rights, health, disaster management, fisheries, agriculture, and SMEs.

141. Commit to further exploring options for complementary development cooperation, including but not limited to regular senior officials’ meetings on ways and means for Indonesia and Australia to work together to support the development of Pacific Island countries/territories, including through a possible trilateral cooperation framework comprising relevant agencies in Indonesia and Australia, and a third country.

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142. Promote dialogues and exchanges involving government officials and non-government actors, as a means to share experiences and best practice in promoting democracy and human rights;

143. Jointly promote the value of the Bali Democracy Forum as the premier forum for promoting home-grown democracy in the Indo-Pacific region;

144. Strengthen consultations and coordination in further promoting cooperation in the fields of democracy and human rights in multilateral forums, such as ASEAN and the United Nations, including in the Human Rights Council.

Multilateral Cooperation

145. Continue to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the area of peacekeeping operations and post-conflict peace-building under the auspices of the United Nations;

146. Ensure close cooperation on international candidacies;

147. Work together in achieving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure sustained growth and sustainable development in the region.

148. Promote cooperation on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

149. Funding arrangement for any activity under this Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Australia-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will be defined and decided by both participants of the said activity.

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150. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and Australia will report annually to Leaders on the progress of the implementation of the Plan of Action of the Australia-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

151. Such a report will be prepared and compiled jointly through senior officials and ministerial meetings. Through such reports, Foreign Ministers can make recommendations to adjust joint activities in response to changing circumstances and priorities.

Signed at Canberra on this tenth day of February in the year 2020, in duplicate, each in the Indonesian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of difference in interpretation, the English text will prevail.

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Senator the Hon. Marise Payne Former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia

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Retno L.P. Marsudi Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

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Tourism Australia and BCA Bring a Piece of Australia to Indonesia

Jakarta, 14 March 2019  – Following the success of the first travel fair, Tourism Australia and PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) are calling for more Indonesians to experience Australia once more this year. The BCA Australia Travel Fair takes place at Main Atrium, ground floor, Gandaria City on 14-17 March 2019.

In line with its latest marketing campaign, UnDiscover Australia; Tourism Australia invites Indonesians to come and visit tourist destinations from different perspectives, to rediscover places that were previously known to many. For example, the state of Western Australia offers many extraordinary landscapes from the beaches to the Pinnacles in the north. Meanwhile, New South Wales offers special winter destinations, where you can ski down the powdered slopes.

Tourism Australia also presents a real Australian experience for visitors through a unique zone of experience that represents various states, Lake Hiller (Western Australia), Silo Art Trail (Victoria), Great Beach Drive (Queensland), Canberra Balloon Spectacular (Australia) Capital Territory), ski slopes in Perisher (New South Wales), installations inspired by Field of Light (northern territory), and d'Arenberg Cube (Southern Australia); Each zone aims to get rid of preconception or myths surrounding the destinations in Australia. Scott Walker, Country Manager Indonesia and Singapore Tourism Australia said that, “Many Indonesians are familiar with the big iconic cities in Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. With the BCA Australia Travel Fair 2019, we want to inspire and encourage more Indonesians to come to Australia to see the other sides or new destinations, with more landscapes to explore. We had been visited by more than 208,000 Indonesian tourists in 2018, increased by 8% every year. And we hope that more Indonesians will explore UnDiscover Australia. The BCA Travel Fair aims to inspire the consumers in planning out their trip to Australian through diverse zone of experience and performance, with attractive promos.”

Executive Vice President of Transaction Banking Business Development of BCA, Mira Wibowo, said that, “We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Tourism Australia, through the BCA Australia Travel Fair. Australia has proven itself as a growing destination trend  for the Indonesian people and with the recent Tourism Australia campaign, more Indonesians are choosing to travel to Australia. Not only that, but we also offer a Rp5 million cash-back program and 0% instalments up to six months for BCA Credit Card holders.”

In addition to that, the BCA Australia Travel 2019 also presents two Authentic Australian shows, the Latte Art demo by ST. Ali; world-famous specialty coffee roaster founded and based in Melbourne, dubbed the world’s coffee capital.

And for the first time in Indonesia, Australian Outback Spectacular from Gold Coast will preview its new show, the Australian Outback Spectacular's Heartland which premiered in December 2018. The new experience offered this time is a combination between live action and 3D projection, with outstanding performance from the players.

The BCA Australia travel fair is supported by 7 airline partners namely Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Garuda Indonesia, Virgin Australia, Malaysia Airlines, Fly Scoot, and Royal Brunei; and 7 tour operators namely Avia Tour, Dwidayatour, Bayu Buana, Golden Rama, Smailing Tour, Wita Tour, and Panorama JTB. Come and book your trip to UnDiscover Australia!

Special Promo at BCA Australia Travel Fair 2019  – Executive Vice President of Transaction Banking Business Development of BCA Mira Wibowo (center) together with Deputy Head of Mission of the Australian Embassy Allaster Cox (right) and Country Manager of Indonesia and Singapore Tourism Australia Scott Walter (left) after the opening event of the BCA Australia Travel Fair 2019 in Jakarta, Thursday (14/03). For the second year, BCA, as a partner of the BCA Australia Travel Fair 2019, provided an opportunity for BCA Credit Card holders to realize their dreams to travel to Australia through various attractive promos, such as cashback of up to Rp5 million and BCA 0% instalment program for 3 & 6 month-tenor using BCA Credit. Card.  The BCA Australia Travel Fair 2019 was held on 14-17 March 2019 at Mall Atrium Gandaria City, Jakarta.

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Bali is five weeks into its new tourism tax that sees foreigners pay $15 for entry into the popular island.

The tourist levy came into effect on February 14 and the money generated will be used to help protect Bali’s culture and customs, and environment to create sustainable tourism.

It’s expected to bring in more than $18 million this year from Aussies alone.

“In the future, the collection of [tourist levy] fees in Bali will protect nature and keep it clean and sustainable,” Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno recently told news.com.au.

“But it also plays a vital role in protecting and promoting Balinese culture, which includes customs, traditions, cultural arts, and local wisdom to maintain Bali’s spiritual aura.”

He said the funds were also “expected to improve Bali’s cultural tourism information services and build quality public transportation infrastructure and facilities”.

Top tourism officials are confident all tourists should be aware of the new system with Tourism Police Units to conduct spot checks to ensure travellers have paid the fee.

“Inspections will be carried out starting next week, March 26, 2024, to be precise. We will target tourist attractions in Bali including Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan and also Tampaksiring,” Head of the Bali Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun said, according to The Bali Sun .

The national publication reported officers from the Tourism Satpol Police Units, who have been conducting patrols since their deployment in February, will carry out the inspections.

It has been supported by leading tourism stakeholders on the island, including the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association.

Mr Pemayun said only 40 per cent of all foreign tourist arrivals have been paying the fee — that’s roughly 5000 people per day since it was implemented. He said that was the reason for the checks.

Spot checks will take place around tourist attractions in Uluwatu and Tampaksiring, as well as at Tanah Lot and Ulun Danu Beratan specifically.

It involves tourists showing their Tourism Tax Levy Voucher, which they will receive via email from LoveBali after payment.

The voucher consists of a QR code that will need to be shown to the inspectors, the Bali Sun reported.

If they haven’t paid it, they will be required to do so on the spot, with no fines yet announced for failure to pay.

Tourism officers will also be accompanied by trained dogs as a way to make people “comfortable and happy”. The puppies will act as conversation starters, and generally help keep interactions with police and tourists more lighthearted.

How to pay the tourist levy

You can pay the $15 fee via the lovebali.baliprov.go.id website or Love Bali app.

You will need to enter your details, including your passport number and arrival date.

Then you can choose your payment method and once successful, you will have a ‘Levy Voucher’ sent to your email.

It is important to make sure the voucher is valid and active as your will need to present it at scanning checkpoints when entering Bali.

There will also be a counter to pay the fee by debit or credit card at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport or Benoa Harbour, but this is not the method encouraged.

The tourist levy is just one of a series of measures introduced in Bali in the last year to crackdown on mass tourism.

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An official tourist dos and don’ts list was released, a hotline was established for anyone to dob in misbehaving travellers, and a special task force was set up to monitor foreigners’ activities.

Indonesia has pleaded with Australian tourists to not only respect local customs but explore more of the country beyond Bali.

The Australian government has also urged travellers to listen to Indonesia’s pleas to behave.

Thousands of tourists are reportedly dodging a new Bali rule with officials blaming “flaws” in the system.

This overseas destination is soaring in popularity among Australian travellers, giving Bali a run for its money.

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Envoy Reveals Key to Australia’s Strong Ties with Indonesia

Jakarta. Australia sees enhancing people-to-people ties as crucial to forging stronger relations with Indonesia.

Both countries have had good relations with one another, including on trade, especially with a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) now in effect. Australia is working alongside the ASEAN bloc which is key in Indonesia’s foreign relations. However, according to Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams, it is the people-to-people ties that matter the most as the two close neighbors celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations this year.

“Economic and political cooperation are important. But I believe it is the people-to-people relations that lay at the heart of our two nations’ bilateral ties,” Williams told reporters during a mural launch in Jakarta’s Taman Ismail Marzuki on Thursday evening.

Earlier that day, Williams launched an augmented reality mural --entitled “Together”-- that depicts Indonesia-Australia’s ties. Two artists of both countries --Australia’s George Rose and Indonesia’s Tutu-- joined hands for this piece which will be on display at Taman Ismail Marzuki throughout the year. The event also saw the launch of the winning logo for Indonesia-Australia’s 75th anniversary. Designed by Alif Pandu Sofyana, the red-and-blue logo takes inspiration from Indonesia’s emblematic Garuda and Australia’s symbol kangaroo.

“What matters the most is the people-to-people relations, to have the citizens of our countries understand and respect one another. Art is important because it tells stories of our countries’ relations,” Williams said.

The envoy then talked about her days living in Indonesia as a young student.

“I was on a student exchange program to Indonesia when I was in high school. I stayed here for a year and even lived with an Indonesian family. Then I studied the Indonesian language at university. I learned how respecting each other’s culture is important for stronger Indonesia-Australia ties,” Williams said.

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Deep in the jungles of Borneo, Indonesia's president has created a $45 billion headache for his successors

Days of steady rain had turned the jungle roads into a slip and slide of brown mud, but Natasya Priyanka, wearing white sneakers and a tiara, pressed on. She scaled the steps to a spot overlooking a gash in the green hillside.

Below, a frenzy of construction work continued despite the driving rain. "The new capital of Indonesia," said Natasya, gesturing out over a tangled mass of scaffolding rising out of the mud.

Deep in the jungles of Borneo, over a thousand kilometres from the urban metropolis of Jakarta, the most ambitious project in Indonesia's history is on a tight deadline.

The Indonesian government is building a "green forest city" to replace its overburdened capital, Jakarta, as the country's seat of government. It hopes to officially christen the new capital by the end of the year, but the $45 billion project is running short on funds and is behind schedule.

Adding to the potential headaches, many public servants slated to relocate to Nusantara as early as this year are wary of the move from urban Jakarta to an otherwise sparsely populated area in east Borneo, which has been largely out of sight and out of mind.

The plan for a new capital, known as Nusantara, is widely seen as outgoing president Joko Widodo's personal legacy project. The epic job of seeing it through will soon pass to his successors, but before Mr Widodo steps down in October, he wants to see clear progress.

Ten thousand workers at the site are now in a desperate race to get enough of the core government area built in time to hold a celebration for the country's national day in August.

"Over there we can look for the presidential palace," said Natasya, a local beauty queen crowned "Miss East Kalimantan", and the official face of Nusantara. She's been tasked with promoting the government's utopian vision for a clean, green jungle capital to Millennials. Even she readily admits the deadline is "very tight". It's "a lot of pressure," she said.

Will Indonesia see it through?

"The pressure is there," agreed Bambang Susantono, the president's hand picked technocrat charged with delivering the project. "It's going to be a challenge for anybody who is taking this job because we're going to develop not only a capital city but a sustainable city with all the principles of green, smart, inclusive, resilient and sustainable."

Covered in timber plantations until recently, the hilly inland site chosen for Nusantara will be transformed into a renewable energy-powered urban centre surrounded by native and replanted forest, if all goes to plan. This city has been planned around walking and will only permit electric cars on its streets.

Construction started in July 2022 and Nusantara is being built in stages, with a core government area of ministries and offices already under way. A huge glass presidential building in the shape of Indonesia's mythical Garuda bird is starting to tower over the offices below, which will form the iconic centrepiece of the city.

But despite the frenzy of building activity, there's still a long way to go before the initial part of Nusantara is fit for officials to live and work. Paved roads at the site are still few and far between, and turn to rivers of mud in the frequent rain.

While the government may hail Nusantara as the geographical centre of Indonesia, in reality, Borneo's East Kalimantan province is a long way from the nation's cultural and economic epicentre on the island of Java.

Even reaching Nusantara is something of a challenge, starting with a two-hour flight from Jakarta to the port city of Balikpapan, followed by a drive through the forests of Borneo that takes 40 minutes even on the new highway. On the day Foreign Correspondent made the trip, a troop of monkeys was stopping traffic on the road.

Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, remains committed to the project, and will have his predecessor Mr Widodo's son as his vice president in a sign of continuity. But some believe the economic challenge of finding enough investment will sooner or later force Mr Subianto to adjust his plans.

Yusuf Wibisono, a Jakarta-based economist, expects "at some point" he will find the "political courage to re-evaluate" it. "When you build a new city in the middle of the forest, in a location that isn't strategic, that isn't a transport hub, without adequate initial infrastructure, this raises big questions," he said. "How will it attract private investment?"

He predicts Nusantara will "possibly become a stalled project; a project that stops halfway".

The city isn't supposed to be finished until 2045, but already the finances underpinning it are facing challenges, with foreign investors so far declining to commit. The National Capital Authority, which is overseeing the project, said more than 300 large investors have formally expressed interest and pointed to foreign hotel brands working with Indonesian property developers.

Foreign governments, including Australia, have been willing to commit expertise to help develop the city, but are far more cautious to commit investment funds.

The man in charge, Bambang Susantono, admits he's losing a little sleep these days.

"That's part of my job," he told Foreign Correspondent. "I hope that at the end of the day we are going to find some creative financing. We need it from the state budget because we needed to jump up and also to create the confidence of the private sector and to create some comfort for the investors to come because they must see that the government itself is committed, right?"

The problem with Jakarta

In the meantime, outgoing President Joko Widodo, who announced the project with little warning at the start of his second term in 2019, is making frequent visits to the site in East Kalimantan. Foreign Correspondent was invited on a recent visit where Jokowi, as he's popularly known, presided over five groundbreaking ceremonies in two days, including a hospital, an international school and a shopping mall.

"Jokowi wants to leave a legacy as a builder," said Elise Sutanudjaja, a Jakarta-based former architect and urban activist. "He can say, 'I built this toll road, I built this airport'. But other presidents have built those too. But if he builds a new capital, then he becomes the only one who can do that."

According to Jokowi, his rationale for moving the capital has more to do with the crushing burden that unchecked urban expansion has heaped on Jakarta. The city is "over its capacity," he said at a recent groundbreaking ceremony in Nusantara.

Home to 10 million people at its core and around 30 million when including surrounding cities, Jakarta is choked and polluted.

The city's roads are so clogged that, at key times, government convoys use sirens to force other drivers to give way.

Partly because of the traffic, air pollution levels of harmful PM2.5 particles during the dry season average around five to 10 times the level deemed healthy by the WHO. "The pollution is something you can taste, actually, that's how bad it is," said Ms Sutanudjaja, who successfully sued the national government to force them to update pollution standards.

Jakarta has also been dubbed "one of the fastest sinking cities in the world" due to land subsidence, caused by residents extracting too much groundwater. In some parts of the city, the land is sinking by as much as 10cm a year. At current rates, the government estimates that a quarter of Jakarta will be submerged by 2050.

Even many critics of the Nusantara project agree the current capital isn't up to standard. "Other capital cities have their problems, but they fix them," said Ms Sutanudjaja, who argues authorities in Tokyo face a land subsidence problem but got on top of it in the 1960s. "Even if we do move the capital, we still have to fix Jakarta's problems anyway."

Resistance to the move

Only a fraction of Jakarta's residents are slated to eventually move, but the relocation to Nusantara is about more than taking the burden off Jakarta's strained infrastructure. It's part of a broader plan to rebalance Indonesia's economy.

With more than half of Indonesia's population living on the island of Java, the idea of moving the capital has long been touted. Indonesia's post-independence leader Sukarno raised it, and subsequent presidents, including Suharto, who ruled as an autocrat for three decades, also pondered removing the seat of government from Jakarta.

"For the 100-year anniversary of independence in 2045, I do believe we need a new centre of economic growth," said Bambang Susantono. "Not only in terms of hard infrastructure … but also in terms of the human capital. We would like to have more distributed wealth among Indonesians from east to west."

By the time the city is finished in 2045, according to the Indonesian government's timetable, nearly two million government workers and their families will have relocated from Jakarta to Nusantara. The first are scheduled to go later this year and will be paid "pioneer" income bonuses.

But employees who move can't take family members with them. Dr Susantono said young people are the primary targets for relocation, with singles making up 50 per cent of the "pioneers" and those who are married without children making up 25 per cent. "Some are very enthusiastic," he said, adding that some are "still questioning it."

Around 6,000 workers are supposed to make the move this year, if all goes to plan, but officials say that plan is dynamic. Already, in some government departments, the number of employees set to move in 2024 has been slashed by two-thirds.

Among the early movers is Arif Prastiyo, a married father of one who has to move initially by himself because he's part of the public works and public housing ministry. His initial concerns about a lack of health and education facilities for his family have subsided. "In the past year I've visited four or five times and can see the progress," he said. "I'm optimistic everything will be fine."

Others are facing a much longer timeline for a move. Harris Mauluddin is originally from Jakarta and has a wife and three children, so he believes he won't need to relocate for years. He said some colleagues are tired of the punishing Jakarta morning commute. They hope that when Nusantara is finished, "the houses and the ministries will be close to each other," he said.

Harris envisions that when he does eventually move to the new capital, he won't bring his family, but will serve out his career in Nusantara. After that, he'll return to Jakarta to retire.

Overcoming local opposition

As construction in East Kalimantan races towards the first deadline in August, locals already living in the surrounding villages have mixed feelings. The area has long been home to migrants from other parts of Indonesia due to Suharto's transmigration policies, but there are also indigenous tribal communities, such as the Balik people.

Some are welcoming of the national government's compensation offers to acquire their land for the new city, while others believes they've been cast aside in the planning and offered inadequate sums.

"It's not even enough money to build a new house, let alone build a business," said Yati Dahlia, a mother and small businesswoman who had to move her family to a relative's house due to construction near her family home. "To open the land with the excuse of building a new capital city, the government just took it away for a very cheap price."

The National Capital Authority said talks with local communities are ongoing, but Yati Dahlia hopes the government will at least build a museum to preserve and showcase the local Balik culture. "I do not want people who come to this capital city in the future to be unaware of the original traditions of this area," she said.

When they will come, and in what numbers, remains unclear. "To see the plan going into reality is something that I dream of," said Dr Susantono. "Inshallah, we will make it happen."

Urban activist Elisa Sutanudjaja fears the project is a "white elephant that wastes limited resources".

Back at the building site, "Miss East Kalimantan" Natasya Priyanka posed for photos with tourists on a pilgrimage to Indonesia's future capital. She's constantly amazed at the speed with which it's emerging from the green hills of east Borneo.

"Last week you didn't see anything here," she said. "And then next month you see something. It's going to be fantastic."

Watch Moving a Megacity on Foreign Correspondent tonight at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

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