COVID-19 Task Force Issues Latest SE Regarding PPLN Entrance And Prokes Rules

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JAKARTA - The Task Force for Handling COVID-19 issued the latest circular letter number 15 of 2022 which regulates the health protocol for Overseas Travelers (PPLN) during the corona virus pandemic.

The SE, which was signed by the Head of BNPB and Chair of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Suharyanto, came into effect on March 23, 2022. While the previous SE No. 13 of 2022 concerning PPLN specifically for the entrances to Bali, Batam, and Bintan, was declared revoked.

The circular stipulates that PPLN may enter Indonesian territory through airports; Soekarno Hatta, Juanda (East Java), Ngurah Rai (Bali), Hang Nadim (Riau), Raja Haji Fisabilillah (Riau), Sam Ratulangi (North Sulawesi), and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid (NTB).

For PPLN through sea ports; Tanjung Benoa (Bali), Batam (Riau), Tanjung Pinang (Riau), Bintan (Riau), and Nunukan (North Kalimantan). While through the post across national borders; Aruk (West Kalimantan), Entikong (West Kalimantan), and Motaain (NTT).

Provisions for entering the territory of Indonesia through the PPLN arrival gate are required to download the PeduliLindung application and fill out the E-HAC, showing a certificate (physical/digital) of the second dose of vaccine with a minimum of 14 days before entering Indonesia.

Indonesian citizens of PPLN who have not received the vaccine will be vaccinated at the entry point for overseas travel after an RT-PCR examination on arrival with negative results or at a quarantine place after a second RT-PCR examination with negative results is carried out.

PPLN foreigners who have not received the vaccine will be vaccinated at the entry point after a negative RT-PCR examination is carried out or at a quarantine place after a second RT-PCR examination with negative results is carried out.

There is also a provision for PPLN foreigner vaccination; 6-17 years old, holders of diplomatic residence permits and official residence permits, holders of limited stay permit cards (KITAS) and permanent residence permit cards (KITAP), PPLN foreigners who are already in Indonesia and will travel domestically/overseas are required to vaccinate through a program or mutual cooperation scheme according to the provisions, and a certificate card that has received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine written in English, in addition to the language of the country of origin.

Another rule is that PPLN must show a negative PCR test result in the country/region of origin whose samples are taken within a maximum period of 2x24 hours before departure and are attached at the time of the health check and E-HAC.

For PPLN who will carry out centralized quarantine with self-financing, they are required to show proof of payment confirmation for booking accommodation while staying in Indonesia.

Then PPLN foreigners attach proof of ownership of health insurance which includes financing for handling COVID-19 and medical evaluation to a referral hospital with a minimum coverage value as determined by the organizer.

Upon arrival, PPLNs are required to undergo RT-PCR re-examination. After taking the RT-PCR sample, the PPLN will continue to check immigration and customs documents, collect baggage and baggage dissection, pick up to the hotel/residence, wait for the results of the RT-PCR, and are not allowed to leave the place of residence before the negative RT-PCR result comes out.

For those who are negative but have not received the vaccination or have only received the first dose at least 14 days before departure, they are required to quarantine 5x24 hours. Meanwhile, those who have received the second or third vaccine may continue their journey.

As for PPLNs who have special health conditions so that they have not received vaccinations, they are allowed to continue their journey by attaching a doctor's certificate.

If the PPLN is declared positive for RT-PCR upon arrival, he or she is required to isolate at home/hotel/central isolation facility if there are no symptoms or mild symptoms. However, if you have moderate-severe/comorbid symptoms, you must isolate/treat at a COVID-19 referral hospital.

"Isolation costs for foreigners are borne independently, while for Indonesian citizens it is borne by the government," reads the SE.

Overseas travelers who have not been able to get the vaccine or only the first dose and run a 5x24 hour quarantine, are required to do a second RT-PCR test on the 4th day of quarantine. If the results are negative, they are allowed to continue the journey, but if they are positive, they must continue to isolate themselves by considering the symptoms experienced.

The SE also regulates quarantine dispensation for Indonesian citizens of PPLN who have not received the vaccine or have only received the first dose with urgent circumstances such as having a life-threatening health condition, health conditions requiring special attention, grieving. With a record showing a negative RT-PCR retest on arrival.

This circular letter is effective from 23 March 2022 until a later date.