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Travel to Indonesia is operating normally overall, including major destinations such as Bali and Jakarta. However, volcanic activity is currently causing localized aviation disruption in East Nusa Tenggara, and stronger official travel warnings apply to parts of Papua.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Current volcanic disruption
Volcanic ash from Mount Lewotolok is currently affecting aviation in East Nusa Tenggara. Wunopito Airport in Lewoleba has been temporarily closed because of ash in the surrounding airspace.
Bali and Jakarta
The current Lewotolok disruption is localized. Indonesia’s main international gateways, including Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport and Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, are not part of the current Wunopito closure.
Volcanoes
Indonesia has many active volcanoes. Eruptions and volcanic ash can cause sudden airport closures, flight cancellations and changes to local travel. Follow official exclusion zones around active volcanoes.
All Indonesia declaration
Travellers arriving in Indonesia must complete the All Indonesia online arrival declaration within 72 hours before arrival. The system combines immigration, customs, health and quarantine information in one declaration.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality and purpose of travel. Eligible visitors can obtain a 30-day Visa on Arrival or apply online before travelling. Other nationalities and travel purposes may require a different visa.
Commercial content
A tourist Visa on Arrival is not suitable for all work or commercial activities. Travellers planning sponsored social media, influencer or other commercial content should check whether they need a different visa.
Bali tourist levy
Foreign tourists visiting Bali are subject to a provincial tourist levy of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah. This is separate from Indonesia’s visa requirements.
Papua
Strong security warnings apply to parts of Papua. Current U.S. guidance advises against travel to Central Papua and Highland Papua because of civil unrest.
Demonstrations
Demonstrations occur regularly in Indonesia and can disrupt roads and local transportation. Foreign visitors should avoid demonstrations and political gatherings.
Yellow fever
Travellers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission may need to show proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Latest Travel Changes
Wunopito Airport closed
Wunopito Airport in Lewoleba, East Nusa Tenggara, is currently affected by volcanic ash from Mount Lewotolok. AirNav Indonesia extended the airport closure into 25 September.
Volcanic aviation risk continues
Mount Lewotolok remains under aviation monitoring, and further changes to flights or airport operations are possible if ash conditions change.
Earlier major airport disruption has ended
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau caused temporary closures at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport and several other airports earlier in September. Those closures were temporary and should not be presented as continuing nationwide disruption today.
Updated UK volcano guidance
UK travel advice was updated on 18 September with revised guidance for volcanic activity in Indonesia. Travellers are advised to follow local exclusion zones and official instructions during eruptions.
Before You Travel
Check your airline, passport and visa requirements before departure.
Complete the free All Indonesia arrival declaration within 72 hours before arriving.
If travelling to Lewoleba or elsewhere in East Nusa Tenggara, check your flight immediately before departure because volcanic ash is currently affecting aviation.
If visiting Bali, remember that the Bali tourist levy is separate from your Indonesian visa or Visa on Arrival.
Check official volcano information before travelling near an active volcano and never enter an official exclusion zone.
If travelling to Papua, check the specific security advice for your destination because risk levels vary considerably across the region.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.