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What will Indonesia's new laws mean for tourists and visitors, and why are there concerns around its unmarried sex ban?

Tourists may have concerns about Indonesia's new criminal code that includes a ban on sex outside of marriage, but experts say travellers likely will not have to worry too much about some of the new laws.

Key points:

• DFAT has added the new laws to their travel advice for Indonesia, but did not raise the risk level
• Experts say the unmarried sex ban is not likely to be much of an issue for tourists
• Parts of the new code target drunken and loud behaviour, and make disrespecting holy places punishable with jail time

That's despite the controversial revisions of the colonial-era penal code that are leaving some in the tourism industry worried travellers may be deterred from visiting.

With foreign arrivals to Bali expected to reach pre-pandemic levels of 6 million by 2025, Indonesia's national tourism board has described the new code as "totally counterproductive".

But others are less concerned about any crackdown in Indonesia, a nation of 17,000 islands where citizens predominantly practise a moderate version of Islam.

Arie Ermawati — manager of Bali's Oberoi Hotel — said he didn't expect many problems from the new rules.

"The regulation just makes it clearer than what we have at the moment, that only certain people have the right to lodge a complaint," he said.

"We are not worried and don't feel that it will impact our business."

The changes to the criminal code will take up to three years to come into effect, and could still be challenged in the courts.

Sex rules unlikely to trouble tourists

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has added the new laws to their travel advice for Indonesia, but did not raise the risk level.

"Indonesian parliament has passed revisions to its criminal code, which includes penalties for cohabitation and sex outside of marriage," DFAT said on its website.

"These revisions will not come into force for three years.

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

The head of tourism in Badung, which covers popular tourist areas Kuta and Nusa Dua, said foreigners should not be concerned.

"All tourists who are currently here already or potential tourists don't need to worry because they will still be treated as usual," I Nyoman Rudiarta told Detik News.

"There will be no sweeping legal action against tourists."

Handy Heryudhitawan, the general manager of Bali's main airport, said international flights, including from Australia, were continuing to operate normally.

Simon Butt — a professor and director of the centre for Asian and Pacific law at the University of Sydney's law school — said the sex ban for unmarried couples was unlikely to affect tourists.

"Provided that no such complaints are made to Indonesian police," Professor Butt warned.

"Police cannot proceed with investigating adultery or cohabitation without a complaint.

"Not just anyone can make a complaint."

And, until the new code comes in, Indonesia's existing ban on adultery, but not premarital sex, remains in place. 

Ken Setiawan — from the the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne — said that, because a report could only be filed by family members, it reduced the risk of tourists being charged.

"There is a limitation as to who can file the report," Professor Setiawan told the ABC.

"Those limitations are there. That does decrease the risk that foreigners would be prosecuted."

However, if people are prosecuted, they would face up to a year in jail or a maximum fine of 10 million rupiahs ($955).

Revellers will need to be careful

Those heading to Indonesia to party may find themselves facing a similar fine, if they are prosecuted under a part of the new code.

"Anyone who is drunk in a public place and disturbs public order, or threatens the safety of other people, shall be punished with a maximum fine of 10 million Rupiahs," the new code's Article 316 said.

Further to that, anyone who gives an already intoxicated person more drinks faces a year in jail.

There are also provisions that allow for people to be fined for "making uproar" or being too noisy in neighbourhoods at night or making false alarm calls.

Under the rules about possession, importing and distributing of drugs, anyone caught faces a minimum three years in prison or maximum 20 years in prison, depending on the type and quantity of drugs.

Anyone caught with pornography faces at least 6 months in jail, while those caught having sex in public will be sentenced to a year in prison.

People visiting temples in Bali will have to ensure they don't disrespect holy places, including statues and offerings on the street.

Otherwise they risk being sent to jail for up to a year.

Many of these provisions requires someone to make a formal report to the police and may not be actively enforced without complaints being lodged.

Danger from vague defamation laws

Dr Setiawan said another key issue was around the provisions that impinge on the right to freedom of expression.

That includes things such as defaming the president or vice-president, or members of public institutions.

"They're very broadly and vaguely formulated," Dr Setiawan said.

"And that is actually the danger of them.

"Because of that, they can be applied to anyone, and that includes foreigners."

For example, the code allows for a jail sentence of up to four years for anyone "who broadcasts, performs or posts writing or pictures so that they are visible to the public, playing recordings so that it is heard by the public, or disseminates it by means of information technology containing attacks on the honour or dignity of the president or vice-president".

Who is at risk?

Dr Setiawan said she was concerned the new laws could be used to target the LGBT community.

"In Indonesia, marriage is just between a man and a woman," she told the ABC.

"Therefore, these laws do place risks for members of the LGBT community, because gay marriage is illegal in Indonesia.

"Apart from the sex outside marriage provision, there's also a provision that prohibits cohabitation, so that also makes it possible that gay couples that live together in Indonesia can be arrested."

Professor Butt said there was also a provision on "immoral acts" that could extend to public affection between people of the same gender.

There would also be high risks, from human rights perspective, for religious minority groups and women's rights, Dr Setiawan said.

"This reform was really overdue, but it is not a step towards a more liberal democracy," she said.

She described the changes to the code as a "really concerning development".

"It's very important to remember the concerns that the international community has, but it is that Indonesians will live with this on a daily basis," she said.

"This is not really a step in the right direction."

While there was the potential for people to be caught out by the new laws, Andreas Harsono — an Indonesian researcher for Human Rights Watch — said the code could not be effectively policed.

"The law will not be implemented fully … but it will provide an avenue for extortion and bribes," Mr Harsono said.

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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. 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 Indonesia 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, public transport, 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 as 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 prescription medications, drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), all cannabis-based products including 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.

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 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)  online at least 48 hours before your travel to Indonesia. This also applies if you're transiting through Indonesia at international airports, seaports and land crossings. 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 updates. 
• 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.

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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. Remain respectful of religious and local customs.

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

Terrorist attacks are motivated by extreme beliefs. Both local grievances as well as events in other parts of the world could motivate extremists in Indonesia towards violence.

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, cigarettes, vapes or e-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 licensed official metered taxis. 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.

To protect yourself from overcharging and scams:

• only travel in licensed taxis with signage, a "taxi" roof sign and meters working
• ensure the driver's identification card is visible
• book via your phone, on an official taxi company mobile app, from inside an airport, or at stands at major hotels

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. 

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

The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers.

Adventure activities

Many businesses don't 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 or died while participating in adventure activities. If you require intensive care medical treatment, emergency surgery or medical evacuation. 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, and whether the vessel has had any mechanical issues, on the day and before continuing with water activities or sea travel
• check where the nearest medical facilities are

If proper safety equipment isn't available or you're unsure of the provider's safety or maintenance 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)
• Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System

Swimming safety

People have drowned in coastal areas, including in Bali, due to rough seas, strong currents, or from swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving in areas where there is frequent passage of boats, resulting in collisions.

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 as sea conditions can change rapidly
• 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
• take a friend or family member with you when you undertake swimming or water activities
• be careful when swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving near motor-powered boats or where there is frequent passage of boats
• 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
• Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)  (English and Bahasa Indonesia)
• BMKG Multi-Hazard Early Warning System app  (English and Bahasa Indonesia) 

Floods and mudslides

Floods , landslides and mudslides occur regularly during the wet season from October to April, with some severe events resulting in injury, displacement, death or damaged infrastructure.

Heavy rains can cause significant flooding in urban areas, including the greater Jakarta region, causing disruption to transportation. Monitor the local media for updates.

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 Ile Lewetolok in East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur)
• Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in East Flores Regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur
• Mount Marapi in West Sumatra
• Mount Anak Krakatau, to the south of Sumatra
• Mount Merapi, near Yogyakarta
• Mt Dukono in North Sulawesi
• Mount Semeru, near Malang, East Java
• 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, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra, Mount Merapi near Yogyakarta, Mount Rinjani in Lombok, Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen in East Java. See 'Trekking and climbing'.

If you're planning to travel to an area near an active volcano, 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) or BMKG Multi-Hazard Early Warning System app (English and 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 November, 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.

• ASEAN Regional Haze Situation
• 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, undertake water activities 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) or  BMKG Multi-Hazard Early Warning System app  (English and 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 medical treatment or 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, 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.

Consult your travel doctor for further information on available vaccines and their suitability for your individual circumstances.

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, particularly in the provinces of Papua, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah, Papua Selatan, Papua Barat Daya, Papua Barat, Maluku and Nusa Tenggara Timur. 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:

• Nusa Tenggara Timur, including Labuan Bajo
• 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 15 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 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 provinces of Papua, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Tengah and Papua Selatan. Poliovirus (type 2) cases have been reported in the provinces of Aceh, East, West and Central Java. 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.

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.

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

Psychiatric and psychological services are limited in Indonesia. Hospital staff may use physical restraints on patients.

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, Balikpapan, Bintan, Medan, Makassar, Raja Ampat (Waisai), Maluku, Tual and Manado near popular dive sites 

Before admitting patients, hospitals usually need:

• guarantee of payment from the patient or their next of kin (family or friend)
• confirmation of medical insurance
• deposit payment 

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

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

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.

Indonesia has signed into law revisions to the Electronic and Information Transactions Law (ITE Law). Tough penalties apply for defamation, hate speech, spreading hoaxes and uploading immoral content to the Internet. The law applies both within and outside Indonesia.

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.

LGBTQIA+ 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
• co-habitation before marriage

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. If you entered Indonesia on your non-Australian citizenship passport, Indonesian Immigration will require you to exit Indonesia on that nationality's passport.

A child of Indonesian and Australian parents can maintain citizenship of both countries until the age of 18 years. Before a dual Australian-Indonesian citizen minor travels from Indonesia, additional identity documentation may be required from Indonesian Immigration. Check with Indonesian Immigration or the  Indonesian Embassy in Canberra  well in advance of your planned travel.

• 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 if you are travelling for tourism, business meetings, purchasing goods or transiting only. 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, Aceh, Padang, 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. You cannot transit in Indonesia without an e-VOA or VOA.

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, or you're visiting Indonesia for a purpose not allowed under the e-VOA or VOA conditions, you must apply for a visa in advance of travel. Check the  Indonesian Immigration  website for further information, or contact your nearest  Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia .

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

• check your visa and permit, and contact the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) for advice specific to your needs
• 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 entry 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• Passport Services  
• Damaged and faulty passports  
• Using and protecting your passport  

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. Contact the nearest embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

More information: 

• LGBTQIA+ travellers

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, Lombok and the Gili Islands.

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, trains and the metro rail can be crowded, particularly:

• around public holidays
• during peak commute times

Safety standards may not be observed.

• Transport and getting around safely

Only use licensed official metered taxis. 

• only travel in licensed taxis with signage, a "taxi" roof sign and meters
• book via phone or an official taxi company mobile app

You can book licensed official metered taxis

• on the taxi company's official mobile app
• from inside airports
• at stands at major hotels

Unofficial operators can have taxis that look similar to those run by reputable companies. Make sure the taxi meter is working before you get into the taxi. 

See  Safety .

Rail travel

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

Commuter trains operate in Java, including 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, and they may not have GPS or emergency communications equipment.

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

In March 2024, a ferry sank in the Thousand Islands off the coast of Jakarta, resulting in one death, and a liveaboard boat caught fire and sank in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya, requiring several passengers to be rescued.

In August 2023, two crew died after a boat carrying passengers sank in the Banyak Islands, Aceh, and 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, GPS and communication 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 before you travel
• check sea, weather conditions and forecasts 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.

SMS 1717 for Jakarta Police

Police Stations in Bali

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

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 X: @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 X: @KonJenBali Instagram:  @konjenbali

Australian Consulate-General, Makassar

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Telephone numbers in Indonesia have different systems for landlines and mobile phones: landlines use area codes, while mobile phones do not. For landline area codes, the digit "0" is added in front when dialing domestic long distance from within Indonesia, but is always omitted when calling from abroad. Instead, callers would use the Indonesian country code +62, followed by the area code, without the "0". To make a phone call to Indonesia from abroad via landlines, callers dial +62, followed by the area code and subscriber's number, omitting the ‘0’.  For calls to mobile wireless phones (GSM) from abroad, callers dial +62, followed by the subscriber's number, omitting the '0'.

What are the main emergency numbers I need to know?  

• Police/General Emergencies: 110 or 112 (From Satellite and Mobile Phones)
• Ambulance and Medical Emergencies: 118 or 119
• Firefighter: 113
• Search and Rescue (BASARNAS): 115
• Natural Disaster Assistance: 129
• Useful Numbers:
• International Phone Number Information: 102
• Local Phone Number Information: 108
• Domestic Call Operator: 100 and 106
• International Call Operators: 101 and 107

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• Bureau of Public Communication of the Ministry of Tourism: +62 21 3838899

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List of emergency important phone numbers in bali indonesia

Knowing the emergency numbers is crucial when traveling abroad, as it is essential for addressing any issues that may arise. To assist you during your stay in Bali, we have compiled a comprehensive list of emergency numbers specific to different locations in Indonesia. If you are residing in or near Canggu, it is important to remember the emergency number for the " Badung " district.

Main emergency telephone numbers:

National: 112

Ambulance & SAR

- National: 118 and 119

- RSD Mangunsada, Mengwi:   +62 361 9006812,  +62 361 9006813, 087850127333 (WhatsApp)

- RSU Universitas Udayana, Jimbaran: +62 361 8953670

- Klinik Pratama Putu Parwata, Dalung: +62 853 3332 5848

- BIMC Kuta: +62 361 761 263

- BIMC Nusa Dua: +62 361 3000 911

- BIMC Ubud:       +62 361 209 1030

- RSUD Sanjiwani, Gianyar: +62 361 943 020

- RSUP Sanglah, Denpasar: +62 361 227 911

- 24-hour ambulance service, Monang-Maning: +62 821 4516 1692

Search and Rescue in Indonesia:

- National: 115

- Bali Coast Guard: +62 361 226 045

Natural disaster command post:

National: 129

Firefighter Numbers in Bali:

- FIREFIGHTER (National): 113

- BADUNG : (+62 361)-411333

- DENPASAR: (+62 361)-484013

- TABANAN : (+62 361)-812113

- BULELENG : (+62 362)-21113

- GIANYAR : (+62 361)-943113

- BANGLI : (+62 361)-92869

- KLUNGKUNG : (+62 366)-22655

- KARANGASEM : (+62 363)-21113

- JEMBRANA: (+62 365)-41113

Police Numbers in Bali:

In case you become a victim of an accident or witness one, experience a break-in at your property, or fall victim to theft, these are the emergency numbers to contact for assistance:

- POLICE : 110

- POLDA BALI : (+62 361)-223699

- RES BADUNG : (+62 361)-829899

- POLTABES DENPASAR : (+62 361)-427352

- RES TABANAN : (+62 361)-814432

- RES BULELENG : (+62 362)-22331

- RES BANGLI : (+62 361)-91561

- RES KLUNGKUNG : (+62 366)-22169

- RES KARANGASEM : (+62 363)-23155

- RES JEMBRANA : (+62 365)-23155

- RES GIANYAR : (+62 361)-945820

Tourist Police Bali

Bali has dedicated police centers specifically catering to tourists, distinguished by different contact numbers than the local police. These centers are designed to assist tourists and provide the convenience of English-speaking personnel, making it easier to communicate and address any concerns encountered during your visit.

Tourist Assistance Centre, Bali Regional Police (+62 361) 224 111 (+62 361) 754 599

Ngurah Rai Airport Tourist Police (Airport Police Sector Ngurah Rai) (+62 361) 751 023

Kuta Tourist Police Post (Jalan Pantai Kuta):  (+62 361) 7845 988

Sanur Tourist Police Post (BK3S Post, Jalan Danau Tamblingan) (+62 361) 853 1960

Nusa Dua Tourist Police Post (BTDC Nusa Dua) (+62 361) 744 2622

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Bali Becomes Tourism Police Pilot Project

Kabaharkam Police calls Bali a pilot project of tourism police.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, DENPASAR -- National Police of Indonesia has made Bali one of the pilot projects of the implementation of tourism police. This was conveyed by the three Stars General Fadil Imran when handing over vehicles, special material tools (almatsus) and individual field equipment (kaporlap) ahead of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali's Mapolda Square on Monday (13/5/2024).

“This equipment is for strengthening the tourism police. Bali as a tourism destination, we must strengthen its security,” Fadil Imran said.

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He said the provision of operational almatsus was as support for personnel capable of serving as tourism police officers. Bali Police became one of the police officers selected by Baharkam Polri as a pilot project of tourism police.

He hopes that the equipment can contribute to the development of the tourism sector and promote the economic security of the Bali Provincial Government, especially strengthening the tourism aspect of security.

As for the equipment provided by Baharkam Polri to Bali Police in the form of four four-wheeled double cabins, two-wheeled vehicles of 10 units, safety helmets for patrol 300 pieces, safety vests 2,400 pieces, rain shields 800 units, 1,400 couplings and 1,200 handcuffs.

The granting of almatsus for the tourism police, Fadil said, followed up on the orders of Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo for strengthening security in tourism areas.

In addition to Bali, the police also paid attention to other Super Priority Destinations, namely Borobudur Temple, Lake Toba, Likupang, Mandalika and Labuan Bajo.

Bali Police also to improve their function, which is tasked with security at tourist lodges ahead of the 10th World Water Forum in Nusa Dua.

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Tourism Minister Plots Recovery with Police

The Indonesia Minister of Tourism and the Creative Economic  Sandiaga Uno met with General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, the Indonesian Chief of Police, in Jakarta on Wednesday, 24 February 2021, to coordinate steps to help restore Indonesian tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Joko Widodo has designated five “super-priority destinations” for tourism that will receive central government support in developing their infrastructures, developing networks, enhancing their local creative economy, establishing a calendar of events, and promoting tourism.

Quoted by the  Bali Post  and the  State News Agency Antara , Minister Sandiaga said some 34 million Indonesians depend for their livelihoods on the tourism and creative sector. Continuing, he said any effort to restore and rebuild the Nation’s tourism sector needs to prioritize the strict implementation of health protocols to prevent the creation of new  COVID-19 clusters  of infection.

Saying Indonesia needs to prepare major events to restart tourism, Sandiaga said he was coordinating with the National Chief of Police to create a positive and real impression to the outside world. The world must be made aware that every step is being taken to prevent the spread of  COVID-19  in hosting tourism-related events.

The tourism ministers also discussed synergistic steps with the Indonesian Police needed to accelerate the establishment of the five “super-priority destinations.”

While developing new tourism destinations, the Indonesia Police will also lend their assistance in helping destinations such as Bali and Yogyakarta restore their tourism industries. “We shared with the Minister of Tourism that our ‘backbone’ tourism destinations also need our attention, such as Bali and other tourism destinations that are famous and known the world over,” said Police General Sigit.

The Police General said that he had already reviewed leading tourism destinations, such a Yogyakarta and Bali. In his opinion, policies to introduce limitations on gatherings and movements ( PPKM)  function well in these locales.

The Police Chief ardently believes that  PPKM Micro policies  are a sure-fire way to persuade domestic and international tourism visitors that Indonesia is safe to visit with little fear of COVID-19 contagion. Equally important, he said, is continued strict adherence commencing from arrival at a destination to guidelines on hygiene, washing hands, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing. Adding: “These guidelines should start from when guests arrive at a hotel, where health protocols must be followed to create a sense of comfort and safety for all tourist visitors.”

Indonesia’s top police officer said that when tourist visitors are found to test positive for  COVID-19 , then special isolation accommodation must be in readiness.

In closing, General Sigit said that if all parties properly prepare tourism destinations, they will quickly regain their once-robust positions in the Nation’s tourism economy.

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How do I call The Police in Bali, Indonesia?

• August 15, 2023

As a seasoned Bali expat, I can assure you that while the Island of the Gods is predominantly safe and welcoming, but there’s always potential occasions when you may need to call the police.

Whether it’s for minor mishaps or more pressing situations, understanding how to reach out to the local authorities can provide peace of mind.

Here’s a brief guide to help you navigate this process:

1. Emergency Numbers:

The primary number to call the police in Bali (and across Indonesia) is 110 . This number is toll-free, and you should be connected with an operator fairly quickly. However, do note that while many operators do speak some English, it’s not always guaranteed.

2. Local Police Stations (Polisi):

If your situation isn’t immediately pressing, you might consider going to the nearest police station, known as “Polisi” in Bahasa Indonesia. Here are a few major ones in popular areas:

• Kuta : Jl. Raya Kuta No. 130, Kuta
• Ubud : Jl. Raya Ubud No. 8, Ubud
• Seminyak : Jl. Plawa No. 8, Seminyak
• Denpasar : Jl. WR Supratman No. 7, Denpasar

3. Tourist Police:

Specifically established for the safety and aid of tourists, the tourist police in Bali are quite helpful. They can mediate in minor disputes and offer assistance in various situations. Here’s how you can reach them:

• Tourist Police Station in Kuta : Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta (near the Discovery Shopping Mall).
• Phone Number : +62 361 754 599/ +62 361 224 111

4. Speaking the Language:

While many police officers in tourist areas do speak some English , it’s always handy to know a few Bahasa phrases to explain your situation better:

• “Tolong” (TOH-long) – Help!
• “Saya perlu polisi” (SAH-yah PER-loo po-LEE-see) – I need the police.
• “Ada masalah di sini” (AH-dah mah-SAH-lah di SEE-nee) – There’s a problem here.

5. Maintain Respect & Calm:

When dealing with the Balinese police, as with any other authority, maintain respect. The Balinese are known for their friendly demeanor, and a respectful attitude will be beneficial in resolving any issue.

6. Stay Informed:

Before traveling to Bali or while living here, it’s a good idea to keep the local embassy or consulate details on hand. They can provide valuable support in more severe incidents, especially where legal implications are concerned.

7. Non-Emergency Services:

For situations that don’t require immediate police attention but might involve legalities (e.g., lost passport, rental disputes), consider contacting local legal advisors or your respective embassy.

Conclusion:

Bali is a paradise, with its sweeping landscapes, pristine beaches , and vibrant culture. Yet, like anywhere in the world, emergencies can arise. Being equipped with knowledge can make these rare occurrences much more manageable. Stay safe and enjoy all the wonders Bali has to offer!

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Not quite the Bali it used to be? This is what overtourism is doing to the island

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As travellers flock to the island possibly in record numbers this year, the programme Insight explores what lies behind the locals’ love-hate relationship with tourism and what can be done to stem the feelings of discontent.

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BALI: The resort island of Bali has been called by many names, from the Island of Gods to the Morning of the World. To many, it is simply paradise.

But its free and easy atmosphere may not be quite what it was. In February, the local government launched a new tourism police unit to deal with problematic foreign and domestic tourists.

It has handled drunk tourists and even those who beg for money.

“They must’ve been running out of resources and then turned to begging. There are cases like that,” said Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, the head of Bali’s Civil Service Police Unit.

“Sometimes there are locals who disturb tourists at places of interest. Basically, we remind everybody to create a conducive atmosphere for all tourists.”

More than 70 tourism police officers have been deployed in popular districts, such as Canggu, Seminyak and Kuta.

Part of their job is also to ensure that tourists dress appropriately — for example, by wearing sashes provided — in the temples of Bali, the only Hindu enclave in Indonesia.

“Because of their ignorance, they don’t follow the rules when entering sacred places,” said Dharmadi.

In this slice of paradise, discontent is brewing. Last May, Bali’s then governor, Wayan Koster, proposed a cap on visitor numbers, citing misbehaving tourists as the reason.

Although the proposal did not materialise, the island continues to grapple with its status as Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination.

Last year, Bali deported 340 foreigners, up from 188 in 2022, mainly from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Their violations included overstaying, working illegally and exposing themselves in sacred places.

In December, after a video of a payment dispute in a beauty salon went viral, two female tourists — an American and a Bermudian — were arrested for allegedly attacking salon staff, then deported in February, according to local police.

Earlier this year, police arrested three Mexicans for an alleged robbery that left a Turkish tourist wounded.

As travellers flock back to Bali after the pandemic, possibly in record numbers this year, the problem of overtourism has become more apparent than ever.

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Still, Bali wants to have more visitors to make up for lost time, and lost tourism receipts, when the pandemic laid waste to its economy. In 2021, only 51 foreign tourists visited the island, compared with 6.3 million in 2019.

Last year, that number was close to 5.3 million, exceeding the target of 4.5 million. This year, Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, has raised the benchmark to seven million, cited Bali tourism chief Tjok Bagus Pemayun.

“That’s quite high,” Tjok told the programme Insight . “Hopefully, we can reach the target because many airlines have added flights to Bali.”

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The influx of tourists is not just giving rise to occurrences of misbehaviour, however. It is putting a strain on resources and tarnishing Bali’s image because of rampant development, overcrowding and gridlock.

WATCH: Bali’s love-hate relationship with tourism on Indonesian island paradise (46:24)

Bali made headlines in December when a traffic jam on a toll road forced people to walk up to four kilometres to the airport. There are also constant jams on roads leading to places of interest.

With a population of 4.5 million, how many tourists can the island accommodate, questioned Nyoman Sukma Arida, a vice dean of the tourism faculty at Bali’s Udayana University.

“Do we have enough land and water supply? Tourists need food and so on,” he said.

So far, things are left in a grey area, resulting in the influx of hotels, restaurants and so on. Permits are granted without questioning whether Bali has reached … overcapacity.”

The latest neighbourhood caught in a developmental dilemma is Canggu, after decades of tourist development spreading north from Kuta beach to Legian, then Seminyak.

There are now concrete buildings on every street in Canggu. Developers are attracted by its relatively cheap land prices. But the area is “suffering from massive traffic jams”, said Sukma, because “there’s no master plan”.

Locals such as traditional community chief Made Kamajaya, who was born and raised in Canggu, have a love-hate relationship with tourism.

“The local people’s economy is getting better,” he said. “(But) our surroundings have changed. You’re seeing destruction behind your house, in front of your house. … We’re dealing with uncontrolled development, of which almost 90 per cent disregards the environment.

“There’s no desire to plant trees. Waste management is non-existent.”

He is worried that “all the unregulated infrastructure projects will threaten tourism itself”.

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Even the rice terraces of Jatiluwih in central Bali — a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the reasons tourists visit the island — are at risk of urban encroachment.

“There are always new developments,” said tour guide Wayan Kaung. “The process is slow. Usually, it starts with a small hut selling coconuts, and slowly it turns into a restaurant.”

He brings tourists to Jatiluwih at least four times a week. Foreigners pay 50,000 rupiah (S$4.20) as an entrance fee, while Indonesians pay 15,000 rupiah.

“This is valid because I’ve seen rice field destruction near my home. There are many housing complexes, and the regulation of land conversion is unclear. So we must pay to protect something like this,” he said.

But it does not protect the rice fields completely. A 2018 report from the Amsterdam-based non-profit Transnational Institute estimated that Bali was losing 1,000 hectares (1,400 football fields) of agricultural land to development every year in the preceding 15 years.

According to a recent study by Udayana University agriculture professor Wayan Windia, the island is experiencing a deficit of 100,000 tonnes of rice per year.

As much as 65 per cent of Bali’s groundwater goes to the tourism industry, drying up more than half of the island’s rivers and threatening sites such as Jatiluwih.

For some farmers, it is more lucrative to sell their land to developers than to eke a living in agriculture.

“So long as there’s a good view, there’ll be an opportunity to build villas,” said Kaung. “If one person sells his land for villa construction, others will jump on the bandwagon because of the access road.”

Some of the remaining farmers supplement their incomes by making handicrafts.

“Because of the opportunities offered by tourism, villagers work hard to make handicrafts. But they get only a small amount of money. It isn’t fair. That’s what we want to address,” said Agung Alit, the founder of Mitra Bali.

His social enterprise buys and sells handicrafts from these Balinese artisans.

“We invite the craftsmen to work together. We give a 50 per cent down payment, then when the goods arrive here, we check them, we select and pay cash,” he said.

The irony of the situation — that Bali is so dependent on the tourism said to be destroying the island — is not lost on him. “Tourism is ingrained in Bali,” he noted. “And it’ll be a challenge changing it.”

INDIGENOUS AND CULTURAL CONCERNS

Elsewhere, towards the north of Bali, Lake Tamblingan is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. It was formed from an ancient caldera, surrounded by a rainforest called Alas Mertajati.

The lake and the forest help to protect water resources for the indigenous communities, who are mostly farmers. They grow coffee, oranges and vegetables.

The forest has a nature tourism zone, which allows investors, and a designated protected zone. “We’ve seen illegal logging, which affected the forest,” said indigenous leader Putu Ardana. “We don’t want that.”

He is working with the locals to protect the forest. They are lobbying the government to return stewardship of the forest to the villagers. To do so, the government must first recognise the indigenous tribes’ ancestral rights to the land.

Putu has some “harsh” criticism, however, of the government and of investors. “The government treats Bali like lucrative merchandise. Investors offer funds, and the government offers regulations, permits and so on,” he said.

“It shouldn’t be the concept of selling (but of) preserving.”

Culturally, tourism money and interest over the years meant more funds for the upkeep of temples and to hold traditional ceremonies. But some people question whether the pageantry loses its authenticity when put on for a show.

Rucina Ballinger, co-author of the book Balinese Dance, Drama and Music, calls it “cultural degradation” when there is “very little understanding” on tourists’ part.

“(On) the Balinese side, it’s when … they tell (visitors) to go and see these tourist performances, as opposed to ‘go to a warung — a little food stall — sit down, talk to the locals, have a cup of coffee and learn about their life,’” she said.

“Tourists are coming, and they’re …  taking pictures. It’s an Instagram culture, it’s ‘let’s go to the beautiful spot’. And now all of these places are making Instagram spots for the tourists. And some people come here just to do that.”

For tourism consultant Lenny Pande, art, culture, tradition and the environment are the four pillars of tourism and are important “because those pillars exist in Hinduism in Bali”.

But she, too, has observed that “the preservation of those pillars is slightly diminishing” because of overdevelopment.

ENVISAGING A BETTER FUTURE

As concern over the impact of overtourism grows, the government has promised a more sustainable future for Bali.

Last July, outgoing governor Koster issued new guidelines on Bali’s development for the next 100 years (2025 to 2125), which cover the protection of nature, culture and the Balinese people.

For the first time, the government acknowledged the impact of mass tourism on Bali, citing land conversion, violations of sacred places, environmental damage and illegal businesses and activities as examples.

“One of the concerns is that Bali is being sold as a cheap tourist destination. Hopefully, we can minimise that so we can do better for Bali in future,” said Tjok from the local tourism authority.

“We want to have tourists who … respect Balinese culture. Secondly, we want tourists who are willing to stay longer. Hopefully, they’ll also spend more money.”

Since Feb 14, the government has levied a tourist tax of 150,000 rupiah. The revenue collected is meant to preserve Bali’s cultural heritage and protect its environment.

“The environment is our big house. The guidance from the top is to use the levy to deal with the waste problem,” said Tjok.

As for traffic management, the measures being taken include the construction of new underpasses. There are also plans for a Light Rail Transit system.

The forces of tourism may prove too strong, however, for some government plans.

In January, a proposed entertainment tax of up to 75 per cent met with fierce resistance in the tourism industry. The steep tax has since been put on hold.

Last May, Koster announced a ban on tourist activities on all 22 of Bali’s sacred mountains, blaming tourist misbehaviour. But activities continued, and the ban is as good as axed.

With the lure of tourist dollars hard to resist for many, it could be up to local communities to preserve their way of life.

In the village of Penglipuran, in the east of Bali, a customary law forbids villagers to sell their land to outsiders. The traditional village is popular among Indonesian tourists, who pay an entry fee of 25,000 rupiah per person.

Tourists are allowed to enter family compounds to look around and buy snacks and souvenirs, so it can be intrusive.

But the money collected from visitors — up to 5,000 a day — has proven useful in protecting the culture and livelihood of the 1,100-plus villagers. During the pandemic, around 3 billion rupiah was distributed among them.

Deputy village chief Nyoman Setiawan is grateful that their culture is “still being upheld”. He said: “So long as our customs are strong, we’re convinced what happens to places like Denpasar, Kuta and Canggu won’t happen to us.”

Indonesia’s tourism ministry says the future of Bali lies in such small-scale, sustainable initiatives.

There is still a need, however, for authorities to first calculate “the carrying capacity of each zone and Bali as an island”, stressed Sukma the academic.

“Next, they must empower the local communities to be involved in controlling what happens in their areas,” he said. “The problem is the communities are … involved only when problems arise.”

As the post-pandemic revival of tourism continues at full steam for now, with every gridlocked motorway, every piece of rubbish thrown in the sea and every paddy field that disappears, a bit more of paradise is lost for some.

“Bali is doomed,” said Ballinger, who is married to a Balinese and has two sons and three grandchildren. “There’s no way that these concrete jungles can be turned back into rice fields … or into something that’s Balinese.”

With the growing attention on overtourism, however, some others see a chance for change.

“If we respect and preserve our culture, other people will be respectful,” said Sukma. “Perhaps it’s the Balinese who are complacent. This is my reflection.”

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Getting to know Police Stations in Bali

Police stations in Bali have an important task to maintain security and public order. The police station is also a place for law enforcement as well as providing protection, protection, and service to the community as well as carrying out other tasks.

What are the main functions of members at the police station in Bali Indonesia?

The main function of the police station in Bali is to be ready to carry out the duties of the National Police within the jurisdiction of the Police in accordance with the provisions of the legislation. As a civilian, you can ask for protection from the police if certain problems are found.

Functions and Duties of the Police Chief and Deputy Polres

The Chief of Police has the important task of fostering, leading, supervising and controlling organizational units within the Police. Do not forget to bring elements of regional implementers in their ranks as well as give advice and considerations to the Kapolda related to the implementation of tasks.

Meanwhile, the deputy head of the police is to assist the police chief in carrying out his duties by supervising, controlling and coordinating the implementation of his duties. Within the limits of his authority, the Deputy Chief of Police leads the Police in the event that the Chief of Police is unable to attend.

The Deputy Chief of Police can also give advice and considerations to the Chief of Police in terms of making decisions that are closely related to the main tasks of the Police.

Functions and Duties of Bag Ops

Bag ops has the important task of planning and controlling the administration of police operations. Bag ops also assists the implementation of community activities or government agencies, by providing information and documentation of police activities.

Bag ops also has an important role in controlling headquarters observations. Bag ops also performs functions as administrative preparation and implementation of police operations. Bag ops also regulates planning for the implementation of pre-operational training, including cooperation and training in the context of police operations.

The planning and control of police operations, including the collection, processing and presentation and reporting of operational data. Complete with security for community activities or government agencies. Of course, the development of operational management includes the operational plan and its orders are also carried out by the operational department.

Bag ops also helps coordinate and control the implementation of headquarters security within the police station. In addition, Bag ops also helps manage information and documentation of its activities.

Propam’s Task

Inside the police station there is also a Propam, which has the task of carrying out coaching and maintaining discipline. Propam also plays a role in internal security and services for public complaints allegedly carried out by members of the police. In carrying out the tasks as intended, of course Propam will carry out the following functions.

• Provide public complaints services regarding irregularities in the behavior and actions of the police personnel.
• Enforce discipline and maintain order and internal security for police personnel.
• Conducting disciplinary hearings or professional code of ethics as well as professional restoration of personnel
• Supervise and evaluate police personnel who are currently serving or have been sentenced.
• Issued the rehabilitation of police personnel who had carried out their sentences and were not proven to have committed disciplinary violations.
• Performing financial function services which include financing and financial accountability reporting.

Bagren’s Functions and Duties

Bagren has an important task to prepare a work plan, by controlling the budget program and analysis. In addition, Bagren also evaluates its implementation, including planning for the development of the regional unit.

The function directly carried out by Bagren is the preparation of medium-term and short-term planning for the police. One of them is the strategic plan and draft work plan. Another design is the preparation of a budget requirement plan in the form of a budget work plan.

Bagren also took part in the administration of budget authorization at the police level and monitoring. So that the preparation of the budget realization report and the preparation of the accountability report can be planned properly and correctly.

Sium’s Tasks and Functions

Sium has the duty to carry out general administrative and administrative services. Another task is to train headquarters within the police station to make it more comfortable. In carrying out these duties, of course, Sium carries out the following functions.

• Performing general administrative and administrative services such as secretarial and regional police archives.
• Perform headquarters services such as office facilities and protocol services for ceremonies.

Siwas Functions and Duties at Bali Police Stations

Siwas has the duty to carry out routine general monitoring and supervision. So that the implementation of police leadership policies in the field of coaching and operations can be well planned. In carrying out these tasks, the guidance and operations are carried out in all work units. The siwas can carry out the following functions:

• Supervise and monitor the planning process and implementation of work achievements.
• Supervise and monitor resources which include personnel, facilities and services.
• Provide advice and consideration to the leadership on irregularities and violations found.

Siwas has a function that strongly supports the performance of the police in Bali. So, you can rely on it if you find various types of problems such as resources covering the material and facility fields.

Satintelkam Duties and Functions

Satintelkam has a function in the field of security and services related to public crowd permits. Also assists in the process of issuing SKCK and receiving notifications of community activities or political activities. As well as making recommendations on applications for permits for firearms holders and the use of explosives. The functions held are as follows:

• Satintelkam conducts development of intelligence activities in the security sector.
• Perform coding and intelligence products within the Polres
• Carry out operational activities of security intelligence for the purpose of early detection and early warning. Thus, the development of information networks through the empowerment of intelligence function development personnel is better.
• Updating the biodata of formal or informal social organizations and local government figures.
• Documenting and analyzing the development of the strategic environment and the preparation of intelligence products.

Functions and Duties of Bagsumda

Bagsumda has an important task to carry out the development of personnel administration, as well as facilities and infrastructure. Also participate in the training of health functions and services, as well as assistance and application of existing laws.

The functions carried out by Bagsumda are personnel development and administration, such as career development for police personnel. Bagsumda also functions for periodic salary increases, transfers, appointments, dismissals, personnel maintenance, and spiritual welfare development.

Bagsumda took part in the psychological development of personnel such as mental health and psychological examinations for firearms holders. Functional training is also organized by the Sumda which includes the technical functions of the police and the integration between supporting functions.

Bagsumda also has the following functions:

• The first function is as a health service for members of the police and their families.
• The second function is the administration of facilities and infrastructure such as inventory or distribution of general supplies.
• The third function is to implement an accounting management information system for state property.
• The fourth function is the maintenance of service and construction facilities such as electricity and water.
• The fifth function is assistance services and law enforcement
• The 6th function is to provide legal aid services to police institutions and personnel
• The seventh function is to provide legal opinions and advice as well as carry out legal counseling to personnel and their families and communities.

How to Search police station listings in Bali?

Search police station listings in Bali is quite easy if you really need help. You just have to search on Google map or ask people around. We will summarize how to do it in the search tutorial below:

• Open the Google map application then type police station in Bali
• After that Google map will show a row of police stations that you can visit.
• You can follow the path as indicated by the map
• Arriving at the office, you can say the complaint you have at this time.

The police usually accept all complaints raised by civilians. Because, the duty of a police officer is to protect and protect the people under his leadership.

How to Find Police Stations Near Me in Bali?

The Police Stations have an important role to carry out general surveillance or monitoring either through incidental or direct observation. Under the policy of the Indonesian police leadership, of course you will find coaching and operations carried out by all work units.

How to find the police station near me in Bali is quite easy if you are observant of your surroundings. Police Stations Near Me in Bali can be found by looking around you, or calling the relevant police number. How to find it is as follows:

• The first way is to rely on the smartphone you have, which is to open a Google map and then look for the nearest police station.
• The second way is to ask the people around you. Make sure the person you are asking is someone you can really trust.
• The third way is to do research independently by paying attention to the surrounding conditions.

What is Bali Police Number?

Bali police stations Number is the Bali police number which is closely related to the number plate in Indonesia. The number plate is generally a motor vehicle number sign which is usually abbreviated as a police number. This aluminum plate is a sign of the number of motorized vehicles in Indonesia and has been registered at the Samsat joint office.

Bali Police Number Under Law

Police stations license plates are present under the law of the republic of Indonesia number 22, which is part of the registration and identification of vehicles. The license plate number is also a very legal proof of ownership of a motor vehicle.

As for there are several number plates of a motor vehicle from the city of Jabodetabek which includes the cities of Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, South Tangerang, and Bekasi. Indonesian number plates are issued directly by the Korlantas Polri, which has the symbol and inscription of the Korlantas Polri.

It should be noted that the number plate is not immediately issued by Korlantas and is considered invalid, because the police number if it is not used properly will be subject to a ticket. Each type of vehicle certainly has a number plate color that is adjusted to the function.

Color Bali Police Number

Police station s numbers are usually black with white writing, while official vehicles are red with white writing. There is also a provision that public transportation uses yellow with white writing.

If based on the National Police Chief Regulation number 7 of 2021, private vehicles will gradually use white plates with black writing. The use of motorized vehicle number signs in Indonesia, especially in Java, is a legacy since the days of the Dutch East Indies.

What is the Main Function of Having a Bali Tourist Police Contact?

Bali is a city that has a special police force to handle cases guarding foreign tourists while on vacation to Bali. The police are the tourism police, the cases handled start from the loss of family members or loss of goods and money.

The tourism police stations are no stranger to the Balinese people. The reason is that the tourism police often roam around looking for tourist boarding houses. The tourism police have a duty that benefits the surrounding community, because you can contact the Bali Tourist Police Contact if a problem occurs.

The existence of the tourism police makes foreign tourists unable to arbitrarily while in Indonesian territory.

Cases Handled by the Tourism Police

The tourism police stations also handle cases of domestic violence to criminal cases. The tourism police office is located in the tourist center of Bali, namely on Jalan Kuta Raya number 141, Badung. The tourism police are part of the POLRI and are under the auspices of the Bali Police.

The tourism police stations are also the command center to handle various types of cases related to foreign tourists in Bali. The tourism police will accept all types of complaints or reports involving foreign tourists. The complaint will later be submitted to the police in the relevant area.

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Recognize The Duties Of Tourism Police In Bali Island

Visa Bali Info – Bali’s worldwide reputation seems to be one of the things that makes the Balinese police work harder on this amazing island. What Bali island has and offers is very interesting and amazing for both local and foreign tourists, this is that’s why so many people want to visit this great island. Various kinds of tourist spots such as natural tourism, mountains, waterfalls, children’s playgrounds or art performances are all available on this island. By having so many visitors coming to this amazing island, the number of tourists who come from various countries to this place can make the crime rate increase or even higher on this island. The popular areas for foreign tourists such as Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak or Sanur are the places with the most foreign tourists when compared to other tourist destinations. Even though there are lots of people comes from local area or Indonesia but still Bali island has more foreign tourists as their visitors.

Due to so many foreign tourists in Bali island, Indonesia government was create a police unit called the tourism police which is specifically assigned to work in tourism areas on the island of Bali. This special police has duty to maintain the safety of tourists who come on vacation to Balinese island. The police are also equipped with foreign language skills so that there will be no problems when foreign people need to talk or need police helps. So far there have been many criminal or non-criminal cases that have occurred on Bali island and this is involves tourists or foreign nationals living or vacationing in Bali. The tourism police on this island have handled various cases, ranging from loss of family members, loss of goods or money, cases of domestic violence, drunkenness, insanity, and also cases that led to crime.

How Does the Tourism Police Work?

So how does the island’s tourism police work? The Tourism Police is the command center in handling cases related to foreign tourists in Bali island. The Tourism Police accepts all complaints or reports involving foreign tourists, and then the complaints will be submitted to the police in the relevant area. So the tourism police help process the existing problems, but do not work on criminal cases. The complaints most often received by the Tourism Police are complaints regarding the loss of money, passports, family members, internal problems of foreign tourists, or even foreigner who like to get drunk on the side of the road. But for lost money, passports, cell phones and the like, the tourism police can help without making any reports to the police.

On Bali island, the total tourism police is about 41 mandatory members who can speak English. From these 41 police officers, they are also proficient in other languages such as Japanese, Indian, Russian, and others. They are tasked with ensuring tourism security for both local residents and foreign tourists and are spread across 9 districts and cities in Bali island. The tourism police is also in charge of recording all boarding houses, hotels, villas, nightclubs, restaurants, spas, karaoke, and other entertainment venues in Bali island. By having those data, the tourism police will conduct a security sweep, ensuring that there are no crimes in the form of drug abuse, violence, controlling the circulation of alcohol, and many more. Parties such as hotels, boarding houses, and villas, are required to submit data on foreign tourists staying at their place. This is an anticipation if there is an accident or crime involving the foreign tourist. The tourism police also provide guidance to business actors who run on the tourism sector. They are all asked to maintain the security of the surrounding environment to suppress criminal acts, especially at night.

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Tourism Police Will Conduct More Tax Voucher Spot Checks

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The Bali Tourism Police have been instructed to conduct more spot checks on tourists to catch those who have not paid the tourism tax levy.

The new tourism tax levy, introduced on the 14th of February, 2024, makes it mandatory for all international tourists to pay IDR 150,000 in tourism taxes.

Despite the fact that the new tourism tax has already raised USD 3.9 million, this is only a fraction of what tourism officials should have in the bank by now.

It has been calculated that as much as 60% of tourists haven’t been paying their tourism tax levies.

The first round of tourism tax spot checks have been carried out at top destinations like Tanah Lot Temple, and now officers have been given their orders to conduct a second round at different destinations.

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Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said, “In accordance with Bali Regional Regulation number 6 of 2023 concerning Levies for Foreign Tourists for the Protection of Bali’s Culture and Natural Environment, checks on tourists who have paid and who have not paid are carried out through the entrances to Bali, at accommodation places, and at tourism attractions.” 

The new spot-check sites are Goa Gajah Temple outside Ubud, the Tirta Empul Temple, also close to Ubud, and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Tabanan Regency.

Pemayun told reporters, “We made these places targets because there are relatively many tourists visiting [attractions], and we also wanted to check how many tourists had paid and how many had not.”

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Pemayun confirmed that tourists who cannot produce their QR-code voucher to demonstrate that they have made their tourism tax payment will be required to pay the IDR 150,000 on the spot.

He said, “No payments are made in cash; everything is online. This is all for the comfort of their holiday in Bali. Guides and tourism drivers are also reminded to always inform the guests they are handling this policy.”

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Pemayun told reporters, “Just like during the previous inspections in Uluwatu, our team will check payment vouchers at the [tourist attraction] entrance.”

He further called for more efforts to be made to communicate the new system with tourists. Pemayun added, “so tourists won’t be surprised and can make payments before leaving for Bali.”

All international tourists to Bali must pay the IDR 150,000 fee. There are however some exceptions, such as foreigners who are residing in Indonesia on KITAS and KITAP visas.

However, an exception must also be applied before arriving in Bali or upon arrival at the payment kiosks.

The application for a tourism tax exception can be completed on the Love Bali website or app, just as with the tourism tax payee itself.

Pemayun has also confirmed that some of the delegates who are vsiiting Bali as part of the World Water Forum from the 18th to 25th May will also be exempt from paying the tourism tax levy.

With delegates from over 190 counties attending and a predicted over 55,000 attendees altogether, Pemayun said that some of these visitors are considered VVIPs. 

Pemayun explained, “There are several delegates who are exceptions; even if they submit multiple names, we will verify them first. The committee will say which VVIPs are exempt, so the rest will be paid from the delegation, from 193 countries.”

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Tuesday 30th of April 2024

Some considered thinking.

I've no problem with the Balinese or any other government seeking ways to increase revenue collection.

The problem as it stands with the TT is ensuring compliance. There's all kinds of restrictions starting with collection inability before immigration and a universal verification.

We have a bleeding system that keeps needing bandaids.

Tax collected is supposedly for a couple of specific purposes. In reality the Bali Assembly can use it for what ever it deems necessary. It goes into consolidated revenue.

An alternative is to look at existing taxes that go to Bali.

The Hospitality Tax?

If it were raised by 0.5% it would more than cover full compliance.

It needs no extra personnel, infrastructure and is spread more evenly across the community. Locals, not just tourists would be contributing.

Before the scrooges and misers start complaining it would only add Rp2,500 to a restaurant bill of Rp500,000. It would - shock, horror - add 50 cents on a Rp1 juta a night hotel room.

For the expats on TT exempt KITAS or KITAP who repeatedly complain about infrastructure you could be contributing to fixing the things that give you the shits.

A plea, request.

Could the shitslingers, conspiracy and corruption, Bali's a shithole, back in my day....bugger off unless you have something constructive to add.

What if other tourists travel through Jakarta and connect to a domestic flight to Bali?? Do they have ever thought of that....This tax scheme is meant for visiting Bali.

Venice, Italy is also imposing tourists €5Euros per person to enter the city of canals. And there are already protestors about the fees.

Foreign Tourist flock into this small town Fujikawaguchiko to take photos of Mount Fuji. The locals are NOT too happy with over mass tourism, leaving trash and ignoring Traffic laws. In response, the town has erected a mesh barrier blocking the scenic view to discourage foreign tourists to take pictures.

Bali is no strangers to entitled foreign tourists, there is a problem with mass tourism In Bali. Something should be done. Imposing a tax fee has not helped either to deter them away.

Bob Citizen

Sunday 28th of April 2024

This is good.

Saturday 27th of April 2024

Antagonizing many to catch a few? Many of those who already paid tourist tax do not want to be asked willy nilly to show evidence of having paid the tourist tax as if they have tried to skip the paltry $10 fee.

Need a better plan. Add the $10 to leaving flight tickets and ignore the locals screaming "unfair". If the Japanese can handle to pay "tourist tax" then the Indonesian can do the same.

@Exp, what about the foreign tourists arriving in Jakarta and head to Bali later on a domestic flight...how are they going to pay the fees??? The tax is meant for Bali. Those caught may have been in the country already arriving from within Indonesia.

@James, ask the Balinese, this tax scheme is meant to visit Bali. Have you heard of mass tourism ?? Venice is also imposing € 5 Euros per person to enter the city of canals. There are already tourists protesting like it or not. But would you call the Italians corrupt as well?? Nonetheless, what about foreign tourists arriving in Jakarta first then after a few days in the West and Central Java, they head to Bali. How are they able to pay the entry tax into Bali??

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@Shorty, Here's an idea: just throw away all that tourist-tax and voa crap and implement a working non-corrupt government. Tourist will spend their money happily depending on their budget, tax will be included and used for the benefit of Indonesian/Bali people and the country/Island itself. Everybody happy.

Talking about fixing a broke system, without adressing the system itself, never works in the end.

Also, Indonesia will implement a tourist tax on behalve of the country in the short term... So I think the Bali-TT will blead dry and the national tourist-tax will take over anyway within one or two years.

@Exp, You're involving another party and would still have the so called problem of reimbursing Bali.

Come to an agreement with Imigrasi to collect it with the VOA. It would be a simple programming change to separate the payments and automatically pay the TT to Bali

Ttadatadatada, the hunt on tourists is openend, quick catch them before they escape!! It’s like the razzia’s in ww2 but now on bule.

@Hns, Using WW2 for such examples... I feel sorry for your lack of education.

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One of Thailand’s most wanted fugitives will be escorted home on a Thai air force plane after being arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali following months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges in his homeland

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- One of Thailand's most wanted fugitives will be escorted home on a Thai air force plane after being arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali following months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges in his homeland, officials said Monday.

Chaowalit Thongduang escaped from detention in Thailand while being treated at a hospital. When he was detained Thursday, he was using a fake Indonesian national identity card which he received shortly after arriving in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh in December after a 17-hour speedboat trip from India, said Wahyu Widada, head of the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department.

Chaowalit was arrested in a raid at his apartment in Badung regency in Bali. Authorities seized four cellphones from him along with several fake identity documents.

“We are still investigating local residents who helped issue Chaowalit’s fake identity,” Widada said.

Thai Minister of Justice Tawee Sodsong, who traveled to Indonesia to meet with Chaowalit, said he will be flown on a military plane Tuesday to Thailand, where he is wanted in the murder or attempted murder of police officers and others and drug trafficking.

Tawee said Chaowalit praised the authorities for being able to trace him after he fled through several countries.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he was confident that the legal system which apprehended Chaowalit could bring him to justice.

Indonesia and Thailand signed an extradition agreement in 1978.

Associated Press writer Napat Kongsawad in Bangkok contributed to this report.

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Indonesian police arrest three Mexicans after a Turkish tourist was wounded in an armed robbery in Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Indonesian police said Tuesday they have arrested three Mexicans for alleged robbery on the resort island of Bali that left a tourist from Turkey badly wounded. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

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DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police said Tuesday they have arrested three Mexicans for alleged robbery on the resort island of Bali that left a tourist from Turkey badly wounded.

The arrests were made Saturday at a villa in Ungasan village of Badung district in Bali where the Mexican men had been staying since Dec. 7 as tourists, Bali Police spokesperson Jansen Avitus Panjaitan said.

The three men who were arrested and a fourth Mexican man broke into a villa near the popular tourist spot of Kuta last week after pointing their guns at a security guard and forcing him to surrender, Panjaitan said.

The four men armed with three guns sprayed bullets toward several guests who ran out of the villa for safety. The suspects stole U.S. dollars and Indonesian currency worth about $5,900 from the villa, and shot a 39-year-old Turkish man in his stomach, left hand and left back chest, police said.

The suspects planned the robbery by preparing guns and surveilling the targeted villa, police said.

Surveillance camera recordings and witness accounts led police to the four Mexican suspects, one who was still being sought and three who were paraded at the news conference wearing handcuffs and orange vests.

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: In 2023, some 123 cases were assessed in suspicion of elements of human trafficking by the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit under the Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Brunei Police Force.

Six cases were found to have indications leading to human trafficking criminal investigations.

Head of Human Trafficking Investigation Unit Deputy Superintendent Police Anis @ Roszaffina Ahmad shared information on human trafficking investigations in a presentation during the first-ever roadshow on human trafficking at the Labour Department, which continues until June 6.

She also shared information on Chapter 230 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. Under Section 5 (1), Chapter 230 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act on people trafficking, offenders found guilty will face a fine between BND10,000 and BND1,000,000 in respect of each trafficked person, imprisonment for a term between four and 30 years and whipping.

Meanwhile, under Section 5 (2), Chapter 230 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act on trafficked child, offenders found guilty will face a fine between BND10,000 and BND1,000,000 in respect of each trafficked child, imprisonment for a term between four and 30 years and no less than five strokes of whipping.

Under Section 6, Chapter 230 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act on sexual trafficking, offenders found guilty will face a fine of up to BND1,000,000, imprisonment for a term between four and 30 years and no less than five strokes of whipping.

The roadshow features enforcement agencies, which are members of the National Committee for Anti-Trafficking in Persons, including the Labour Department, Immigration and National Registration Department, Royal Customs and Excise Department and the Community Development Department.

The roadshow aims to strengthen law enforcement in combatting and stopping human trafficking in the Sultanate by providing information to first responders and investigators at each enforcement department. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

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The ministry of tourism and creative economy has unveiled the Indonesia Business Startup Matchmaking, also known as IndoBisa 2024 programme, to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Indonesia. 

IndoBisa2024 is a programme that connects local startups with investors, mentors and related stakeholders in the business ecosystem. Its programme also covers fundraising, mentoring programs and networking sessions with investors.

It aims to support the development of startup companies in the tourism and creative economy sectors. 

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In addition, IndoBisa 2024 focuses on startups in the tourism and creative economy sectors which require funding and ecosystem to grow and develop into a sustainable business. The sectors include gaming business, applications, design and art, and media and entertainment. 

Speaking at the launch of IndoBisa 2024, tourism and creative economy minister and head of tourism and creative economy agency Sandiaga Shalahudin Uno said "strengthening the startup ecosystem in Indonesia is very important and promising for Indonesia's economic growth." This is because there are 2,562 startup comapnies in Indonesia. 

Furthermore, strengthening the startup ecosystem provides jobs for the community and accelerate the understanding and use of artificial intelligence (AI). 

"We are optimistic. One day, quality jobs, a sustainable environment and access to good education and healthcare will be solved by these startups," said Sandiaga. The open call for IndoBisa 2024 will be held online in collaboration with the startup company community in Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyajarta, Semarang, Surakarta, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Bali. 100 participants will be selected from registrations with only the top 30 participants streamlined to take part in a three-day hybrid fundraising bootcamp training. 

"The programme is divided into two tracks. Track one brings together startups with venture capital to get financing," said Rizki Handayani, deputy for industry and investment, ministry of tourism and creative economy. 

"In track two, the ministry of tourism and creative economy collaborates with partner components to provide opportunities to offer solutions to overcome problems faced by corporations," he added. 

IndoBisa 2024 comes after the Indonesian government revealed in August last year that it plans to build an ecosystem to support start-up development by  increasing the number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country . 

Indonesia’s cooperatives and SMEs minister, Teten Masduki said that Indonesia has 2,600 start-ups which is the sixth largest in the world, according to  Antara News . However, to push these start-ups to become strong businesses in domestic and foreign markets, he stated that there is a need for acceleration.

He added that the financing system, incubators, and government policies in the trade sector must be integrated. He highlighted that his ministry will be working with private companies and universities to create new incubators, which would then mean that the products created by entrepreneurs will be of better quality.

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