Ministry Of Law And Human Rights: Indonesian Citizens From Omicron Distribution Areas Are Not Refused To Enter, But Must Quarantine For 14 Days

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkum HAM) emphasized that Indonesian citizens (WNI) in areas with the potential for the spread of COVID-19, the Omicron variant, will not be rejected if they enter the country.

"Basically, Indonesian citizens will not be refused entry into Indonesian territory," said the Head of Public Relations and General Affairs of the Immigration Ministry, Arya Pradhana Anggakara in a written statement quoted by Antara, Wednesday, December 1.

Therefore, if there are Indonesian citizens who want to return to Indonesia in the near future, they are welcome. The most important thing is that the passport is still valid and must comply with the international travel health protocol set by the government.

Currently, there are 11 countries whose citizens are temporarily restricted from entering the territory of Indonesia. Those countries are South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Eswatini, Malawi, Angola, Zambia and Hong Kong.

As a measure to mitigate the spread of the new variant of the COVID-19 virus, Indonesian citizens departing from these 11 countries are required to undergo quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Indonesia.

In addition, they are also required to show a COVID-19 vaccination certificate as well as the results of the RT-PCR test carried out a maximum of 3X24 hours before departure.

Then, regarding the immigration checkpoints that are opened for international travelers, and will enter Indonesia by plane, they will remain the same, namely Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Sam Ratulangi which are located in Manado.

Previously, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights issued a regulation prohibiting entry for foreigners which took effect on November 30, 2021.

In addition, the Directorate General of Immigration has also temporarily suspended the granting of visit visas and limited stay visas for citizens of South Africa, Botswana,

Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho and Hong Kong.