Soekarno Hatta Airport Etc. Restrict Foreigners From Entering Indonesia

JAKARTA - PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II applies the provisions in the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights (Permenkumham) Number 27 of 2021 concerning Restrictions on Foreigners Entering Indonesian Territory During the Enforcement of Restrictions on Emergency Community Activities.

"AP II airports with international status, including Soekarno-Hatta Airport, are aware of this regulation and have coordinated with stakeholders for the implementation of Permenkumham Number 27 of 2021," said AP II (Persero) President Director Muhammad Awaluddin in a written statement, quoted by Antara. , Friday July 23.

Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 27 of 2021, among others, regulates restrictions on foreigners entering Indonesia or transiting in Indonesia, except for diplomatic and service visa holders; holders of diplomatic residence permits and official residence permits; holders of limited stay permits and permanent residence permits; aimed at health and humanity (recommendation from the ministry/institution); the crew of the conveyance that comes with the conveyance.

He said Foreign Citizens (WNA) who are not included in the classification are prohibited from entering Indonesia and will be checked at the international arrivals area by the Immigration Office.

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights stated that foreign workers who previously came as part of a national strategic project or for reasons of family union could no longer enter Indonesia.

As for international passengers who have just landed at AP II airport, both foreigners who are included in the 5 classifications and also Indonesian citizens must meet health protocols including showing a letter of RT-PCR test results and quarantine according to procedures.

"Almost all international flights in Indonesia in the midst of this pandemic are carried out at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. AP II together with stakeholders at Soekarno-Hatta Airport are in full coordination under the COVID-19 Air Task Force to carry out all procedures for the arrival of passengers on international routes," he said.

AP II also reminded that currently the applicable domestic route flight provisions are in accordance with the Circular Letter of the Minister of Transportation Number 53 of 2021.

In accordance with SE Number 53 of 2021, airplane passengers who fly between airports in Java, from or to Java, and from or to airports in Bali, must show a vaccination card at least the first dose and a letter of RT-PCR results whose samples are taken a maximum of 2x24 hours before departure.

For flights from or to the airport, other than that, it is mandatory to show a certificate of RT-PCR results whose samples are taken a maximum of 2x24 hours or a rapid test of antigens whose samples are taken a maximum of 1x24 hours.

Meanwhile, specifically for the Eid al-Adha 1442 Hijri holiday on 19-25 July, restrictions are imposed for prospective airplane passengers, including those under 18 years old, except for travelers with the need for work activities in essential and critical sectors (showing STRP or other certificate from the competent authority). .

In addition, restrictions for prospective airplane passengers, including those under 18 years of age, are also excluded for travellers with urgent needs, namely patients with serious conditions, pregnant women who are accompanied by 1 family member, the interests of childbirth who are accompanied by a maximum of 2 people, and non-COVID corpse carriers. -19 with a maximum number of 5 people (showing a hospital referral letter or other certificate).