According to her the Rules on travel are complicated and change quickly, so beware.
July 1st 2020.
This section is edited daily to ensure (relatively) recent and accurate info is included. Please note in the thread if you think I’ve missed any corrections or updates in this section.
• All arrivals – both domestic and international – at DPS must arrive with a negative PCR test result (rapid test is not good enough) issued within 14 days of arrival.
• Garuda has a good page in English outlining various travel requirements for domestic and international arrivals. Travelers to Bali must also present the completed form located here:
https://cekdiri.baliprov.go.id/ Garuda page:
• Recent reports from some travellers returning to Bali are that new arrivals (with valid test results in hand) are required to stay in quarantine after arrival until they pass a negative PCR swab test administered by the provincial government.
International arrivals will be expected to self-quarantine for 14 days once they have been cleared by testing.
International Departures:
• Jakarta transit for international departures – you need a rapid test (within 14 days), you do NOT need a swab test unless your connecting carrier requires it, and you do NOT need the SIKM for transit only (as stated on the Garuda website).
• Swab tests for travellers are supposed to be available from Rumah Sakit Udayana in Jimbaran.
Make an appointment online at https://registrasi-rs.unud.ac.id/?lang=en.
Recent info is that it takes 5 + days to get your results, so beware.
Rapid tests and PCR swab tests are available at a range of private hospitals & clinics, but it changes daily.
The last useful list anyone posted is here, and while it’s probably out of date, it is a good starting point for your hunt. https://www.sahanavilla.com/where-to-get-swab-test-rapid-test-in-bali/
International flight to/from Denpasar July 1st.?????????
• The only international flight currently flying to/from Denpasar is Qatar Airways (beginning today 01 July, fingers crossed).
• Several other airlines are tentatively scheduling flights for July to Denpasar, but these are not yet confirmed.
Note that some people have complained about flights being cancelled, no cash refunds for tickets, and the same flights still offered for sale from other sources.
Embassies recommend buying tickets directly from the airlines.
• Indonesian citizens can always return home – with the proper testing and documentation. Contact your nearest Indonesian Embassy.
International Flights:
• In addition to Tokyo and Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong airports have opened transit for selected flights only.
• Qatar shows non-stop flights DOH-DPS daily beginning 01 July, and the UK government travel site says this flight is scheduled to resume 02 July. I’m hopeful, but I would be reluctant to bet any money on this just yet. It’s scheduled to depart at 22:00 and I’m sure everyone will be watching it on FlightRadar24.
AirAsia July 16th.
• AirAsia’s first international flights to/from DPS are now listed for 16 July to KUL and SIN, and 01 Aug to MNL. I suspect these are really place markers, and we will wait and see…
• This is the most recent flight tracker from the British Embassy posted June 30th. Lots of yellow, that’s good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5o7hIy2li5F5115oQHy3hA5GM2RW1wV/view This is posted on Tuesdays on their FB page, @BritishEmbassyJakarta.
US Embassy news as of June 29th:
• The US Embassy news as of 29 June. “Our most current information indicates that there are 30 flights over the next week by which U.S. citizens can return from Indonesia to the United States operated by ANA, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Asiana Airlines: 34 from Jakarta (6 via Tokyo, 7 via Doha, 5 via Hong Kong, 7 via Seoul, 1 via Dubai, 5 via Abu Dhabi, 1 via Istanbul and 2 via Amsterdam), and 4 from Bali (via Doha).
• Garuda has a schedule of three flights a week to Australia from Jakarta: Sydney (Tuesday), Perth (Thursday), and Melbourne (Saturday). NOTE that 1) Victoria Government has cancelled Melbourne flights for two weeks so they can deal with a local outbreak, and 2) there are only 3 Perth flights scheduled for July.
Canadian Embassy:
• The Canadian Embassy is listing connections to Canada using Garuda, Asiana, Qatar, ANA, Japan Airlines, Korean, Cathay, Emirates and EVA. All are from Jakarta except Qatar’s 4 flights per week scheduled from DPS.
Domestic Departures:
• Passengers departing from the DPS domestic terminal must have a negative PCR or rapid test result within 14 days of departure.
They have been checking for these at the entrance to the airport before checking in.
Apparently there are no document requirements for entering the international terminal, although the airline may require documents according to the regulations in your destination or layover country.
• Garuda says the SIKM (Surat Izin Keluar Masuk) IS still required if Jakarta is your final destination. There is a website to apply, and the most recent report is that it works: https://corona.jakarta.go.id/id/izin-keluar-masuk-jakarta
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
• NO new short-term visas are being issued, including tourist, social visit or business visas. There is no information yet on when this will change.
• Foreigners with KITAS/KITAP visas MAY enter Indonesia with: 1) appropriate PCR test docs, 2) a QR code from travel data registration (https://cekdiri.baliprov.go.id/registration_wna), and 3) a Surat Tugas (letter from employer stating your reason for travel).
Those with KITAS/KITAP visas that have expired during the emergency period are also permitted to return to Indonesia.
• Visitors currently in Indonesia now have special emergency stay permits that will last until the formal State of Emergency declared by the President on April 13 is subsequently declared ended.
• Do not go to Immigration.
• Do not believe information you see on social media except if it comes from Ditjen Imigrasi.
Any end date you might read that is NOT linked to the END of the State of Emergency is bogus. No, I haven’t heard anything about how long tourists will have to leave once it ends, and yes, everybody is watching this closely.
• A rapid test result is required to travel most anywhere. Apparently, authorities in Kintamani are now requiring negative rapid test results to enter the town for non-residents.
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Bali News Editors Note:
My family and a friend of mine drove to Kintamani three times last 4 weeks including last week and no tests required
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• Garuda, Citilink, AirAsia and Lion Air Group are flying limited domestic schedules, and there are lots of conditions and restrictions. Check their web sites. Garuda has a complete list of travel requirements for different destinations.
• You must have a valid rapid test result (14 days) to buy a ferry ticket from Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk.
• A negative rapid test is required for the boats to Nusa Penida, and recent reports are that foreigners are now able to travel there. Getting a rapid test for the return trip could be challenging. Check with your boat service for details.
• The Lombok Guide reports that a rapid test is required for the ferry from Padang Bai to Lombok (and same for return).
• The Gili Islands are open for tourism from 20 June, and no travel documents (apart from ID) are required, but the fast boats aren’t yet running so you’ll have to travel by ferry to Lombok first. https://www.facebook.com/TheLombokGuide/
I hope the above information provided by
helps you with your travel plans in the near future.
helps you with your travel plans in the near future.
As Jackie says the news is changing rapidly and even hourly so double check everything before you make final plans.
I highly recommend you deal only with airlines directly. That way you will get back the full fare in a travel voucher under the worst case scenario should it be cancelled.
My recent trip to Canada was cancelled by an online travel agency.
I lost approximately 10% to 15% of the value because they would not refund their fee even though the airlines provided a voucher for their part of the expense.
Happy travels, Lawrence, Editor "Bali + World News & views
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