Trial Of Foreign Tourists And PPLN Without Quarantine To Bali Starting March 7

Governor of Bali Wayan Koster/DOK ANTARA

DENPASAR - The Bali Provincial Government has decided to implement a trial without quarantine for foreign travelers (PPLN) to the Island of the Gods starting Monday, March 7, 2022.

"The implementation of the no-quarantine policy for PPLN only applies through the entrance to Bali, with air and sea travel," said Bali Governor Wayan Koster in a written statement quoted by Antara, Friday, March 4.

The decision to apply PPLN without quarantine starting March 7 is one of the points of the coordination meeting decision by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on Friday (4/3) evening.

The coordination meeting was also attended by the Minister of Health, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Law and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Head of the COVID-19 Task Force/Head of BNPB.

In addition, the Coordinator and members of the COVID-19 Task Force Expert Team, the Governor of Bali, the Bali Police Chief, the Commander of Kodam IX/Udayana and other tourism components were also present.

In addition to the PPLN policy points without quarantine and only valid through the entrance to Bali, the meeting also decided that the Visa on Arrival (VOA) service for PPLN will also be implemented starting March 7, 2022.

The application of Visa on Arrival (VOA) services for PPLN, especially those who come from 23 countries, namely Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Qatar, Japan, South Korea and Canada.

Next up is Italy, New Zealand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and the Philippines.

There are also health requirements for PPLN, namely complete vaccination/booster, negative PCR Swab test before departure and proof of paid hotel bookings for a minimum of four days in Bali.

Then take the PCR Swab test upon arrival and if the test result is negative, PPLN is allowed to visit all tourist destinations throughout Bali.

"If the test result is positive, the PPLN is required to undergo isolation at the hotel. Especially for PPLN who are positive, elderly and have comorbidities, are immediately hospitalized," said Koster.

On the third day PPLN is obliged to take the PCR Swab test and if the test result is negative, on the fourth day they are allowed to travel outside Bali.

In addition, PPLN must still have health insurance that guarantees COVID-19 in accordance with the provisions and the revocation of the obligation to have a sponsor/guarantor for a Tourism e-Visa request.

In accordance with the direction of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Governor of Bali stated that he was committed to accelerating the third dose of vaccine or booster with a minimum target of 30 percent.

"In addition, increasing vaccination achievements including booster vaccines for the elderly and ensuring the availability of regular care rooms and adequate ICU care in hospitals," said Koster.

Meanwhile, for elderly people whose PCR swab test results are positive and have comorbidities, they are required to immediately follow treatment at the hospital.

Then tighten health protocols and use the PeduliLindung application in various places.

"Finally, increasing readiness at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport for PPLN arrivals so that there is no buildup," said Koster.