Ministry Of Communications Issues A Circular Letter On Overseas Travel Directions

Travel abroad will get new rules through the Circular of the Ministry of Transportation. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation issued Circular (SE) Number 11 of 2022 instructions for overseas travel to carry out monitoring, control, and evaluation to prevent an increase in the transmission of COVID-19 including new and future variants of SARS-CoV-2. 2022 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Overseas Travel by Air Transportation during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in line with the stipulation of Circular Letter of the Head of the Task Force for Handling COVID-19 Number 4 of 2022 concerning Health Protocols for Overseas Travel During the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. 19) "Foreign travelers with the status of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) from abroad are allowed to enter Indonesia while still following the strict health protocols set by the Government," said Director General of Civil Aviation Novie Riyanto in a written statement monitored in Jakarta, Sunday. also decided to temporarily restrict entering w Indonesian territory, either directly or in transit in foreign countries, applies to foreign travelers with the status of Foreign Citizens (WNA) unless they meet the criteria. He said, this SE is effective from 3 February 2022. Air transportation in Indonesia, firstly, is in accordance with the provisions in the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 34 of 2021 concerning the Granting of Immigration Visas and Residence Permits in the Period of Handling the Spread of COVID-19 and National Economic Recovery. Second, according to the agreement scheme (bilateral), such as the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA). Third, obtaining special considerations/permissions in writing from the Ministry/Institution. Director General Novie also emphasized that all foreign travelers, both Indonesian citizens (WNI) and foreign citizens (WNA) must follow the specified terms and conditions, namely complying with the provisions of the health protocol set by the Government. Then, showing the card or certificate (physical or digital) has received the full dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before departure as a requirement to enter Indonesia. Next, travelers are asked to show negative results through the RT test -PCR in the country/region of origin whose samples are taken within a maximum period of 2 x 24 hours before the departure time and attached at the time of the health check or International e-HAC in Indonesia. "Foreigners who are already in Indonesia and will travel, both domestic and internationally required to vaccinate through sk The theme of the program or mutual cooperation is in accordance with applicable laws and regulations," he said. In addition, foreigners are required to use the PeduliLindung application as a condition for international travel to enter Indonesian territory," he said. Director General Novie also said that during the enactment of SE No. 11 of 2022, there will be entry restrictions for Indonesian citizens and foreigners traveling abroad for tourist purposes, only through I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, and Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport. , Tanjung Pinang.

Meanwhile, for Indonesian citizens and foreigners who travel abroad for purposes other than tourism, they can go through airports that are designated as entrances in accordance with the laws and regulations concerning Entrance Doors, Quarantine Places, and RT-PCR Obligations for Indonesian Citizens Traveling Overseas. Foreigners traveling for tourism purposes are required to show a COVID-19 vaccination card or certificate (physical or digital) and a negative RT-PCR test result, then must attach a Short Visit Visa or other entry permit in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. proof of ownership of health insurance with a minimum coverage value of 25,000 US dollars which includes financing for handling COVID-19 and finally proof of confirmation of booking and payment for accommodation from accommodation providers while staying in Indonesia," he said. He also emphasized that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation will supervise the operators and the community of prospective air transportation passengers. For airlines that will serve passengers outside the territory of Indonesia, they are obliged to ensure that the passengers transported meet the conditions required by the country of flight destination.