Indonesia Travel Risk Overview
Is Indonesia safe to visit right now?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe with normal precautions. Indonesia has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory.
Indonesia has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 49 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 26 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Indonesia, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Indonesia assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Indonesia is currently rated a moderate risk with a baseline composite score of 49/100 and a U.S. State Department advisory at level 2, indicating travelers should exercise increased caution. A green forest‑fire alert is active and the CDC has issued a level‑2 health notice for Zika, so monitor fire conditions and take standard mosquito‑bite precautions. Recent regional cooperation aims to keep the Malacca Strait and surrounding waters free and safe.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Indonesia to visit in 2026?
Indonesia currently sits at 49/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Indonesia with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Indonesia, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 70 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 26 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Indonesia
Showing 26 of 26 reviewed cities in Indonesia, ranked by population.
Jakarta
Jakarta
Surabaya
Jawa Timur
Medan
Sumatera Utara
Malang
Jawa Timur
Bekasi
Jawa Barat
Depok
Jawa Barat
Tangerang
Jawa Barat
Palembang
Sumatera Selatan
Sangereng
Jawa Barat
Makassar
Sulawesi Selatan
Bagam
Kepulauan Riau
Sumedang
Jawa Barat
Batam Centre
Kepulauan Riau
Cilacap
Jawa Tengah
Bandar Lampung
Lampung
Pekanbaru
Riau
Samarinda
Kalimantan Timur
Pontianak
Kalimantan Barat
Tasikmalaya
Jawa Barat
Denpasar
Bali
Banjarmasin
Kalimantan Selatan
Serang
Banten
Jambi
Jambi
Cimahi
Jawa Barat
Surakarta
Jawa Tengah
Bandung
Jawa Barat
Live conditions in Indonesia
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 31/08/2026 08:03 UTC, 9 thousand in MMI VI. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
On 8/31/2026 8:03:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 9 thousand in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
On 25/08/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 28/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
On 21/08/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 30/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-30
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 31/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-30
On 19/08/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 30/08/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia ALERT · 2026-08-07
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Indonesia. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Indonesia
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Indonesia emergencies highlight urgent need for disaster preparedness training - International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAW www.ifaw.org · Aug 25, 2026 18:56 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau erupts repeatedly, triggering safety alert - Anadolu Ajansı www.aa.com.tr · Aug 25, 2026 04:25 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires - PBS www.pbs.org · Aug 23, 2026 18:33 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Aug 21, 2026 12:56 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Jakarta police plan to limit protest sites draws backlash - Asia News Network asianews.network · Aug 21, 2026 03:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- General ‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake - The Guardian www.theguardian.com · Aug 21, 2026 01:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster Indonesia earthquake: A widespread disaster - Islamic Relief Worldwide islamic-relief.org · Aug 20, 2026 14:53 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster Indonesia: local responders mobilize after earthquake & wildfires - International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAW www.ifaw.org · Aug 19, 2026 19:11 UTC · via Googlenews
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Indonesia
The most weather-stable two-month window for Indonesia is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 69 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in November–April; cyclone season in November–April; monsoon in November–April. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 22, 2026.
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Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Jakarta
Apostolic Nunciature and Embassy of Argentina and 3 other embassies are mapped in Jakarta.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 110 |
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| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 113 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Indonesia
Surabaya presents a moderate composite safety profile, with environmental factors registering elevated risk alongside moderate concerns for crime, health, and money safety.
Top risk drivers
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Elevated environmental hazards
· environmental
The environmental score of 65 reflects above-average exposure to local climatic and environmental factors in Surabaya.
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Moderate crime exposure
· crime
The crime score of 48 indicates moderate exposure to opportunistic theft and property offences.
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Moderate money safety considerations
· money
The money safety score of 45 indicates moderate financial fraud and transaction risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Indonesia safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Indonesia has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 49/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Indonesia?
The current US State Department advisory level for Indonesia is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Indonesia in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Indonesia is 49/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Indonesia?
City-specific files for Indonesia are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Indonesia were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Indonesia?
June–July is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Indonesia is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 69 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Indonesia?
heavy rain season: November–April; cyclone season: November–April; monsoon: November–April.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.