You should monitor local media, follow the advice of local authorities, and avoid large gatherings in public areas, including demonstrations and political rallies, as they could become violent with little notice. Violent protests have taken place in Manokwari, West Papua Province and in Jayapura and Wamena, Papua Province during August and September 2019. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.Īround 390,000 British nationals visit Indonesia every year. It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. See Mount Sinabung and Mount Semuraīefore you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Indonesia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. If you’re in either exclusion zone, you should leave immediately. These are exclusion zones put in place by the local authorities due to ongoing volcanic activity. This page will be updated as the situation develops. You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of the local security authorities and/or your tour operator. The FCDO is in contact with local authorities. The area continues to be affected by aftershocks. The Indonesian authorities have imposed an exclusion zone of 3 KM at this timeĪ magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit near Cianjur, West Java on 22 November. Also the southeast area of Mount Semeru along the Besuk Kobokan river, approximately 13km from the crater, and 500m from any Besuk Kobokan riverbank.Īt 10am Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on 7 January, Mount Marapi in Sumatra erupted.
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