Indonesia Travel Risk Overview
Is Indonesia safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Indonesia scores 53/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Indonesia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). CDC travel health notice: Level 2, Zika in Indonesia (7 Aug 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Indonesia has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 53 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine 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 Oct 16, 2026
Indonesia currently holds an elevated baseline risk score of 53 out of 100 with a Level 2 US State Department advisory. Travelers should remain aware of active green forest fire notifications, a Level 1 global dengue notice from the CDC, and recent regional security and safety concerns.
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: Oct 16, 2026 10:05 UTC
How safe is Indonesia to visit in 2026?
Indonesia currently sits at 53/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan Indonesia trips more carefully than the global average. Register with your embassy, check the live advisory in the section below, and read the per-city files for your specific destination. 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, Bandung), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (74/100).
Indonesia's score of 53 is higher than the scores of 72% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
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 |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionin Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Indonesia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Indonesia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Indonesian Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nation
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Sep 18, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Indonesia within the last 7 days.
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Reuters · Oct 15
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Asia News Network · Oct 15
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Arab News · Oct 15
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Reuters · Oct 14
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Energy Intelligence · Oct 14
What Changed This Month in Indonesia
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 14, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Indonesia (green).
- Oct 14, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Indonesia (green).
- Oct 14, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Indonesia (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Palangkaraya risk score moved from 45 to 44 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Kuala Kapuas risk score moved from 47 to 46 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Bukittinggi risk score moved from 45 to 46 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Indonesia
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Indonesia, ranked by demand and population.
Jakarta
Tier AJakarta
Surabaya
Tier AJawa Timur
Bandung
Tier AJawa Barat
Denpasar
Tier ABali
Balikpapan
Tier AKalimantan Timur
Semarang
Tier AJawa Tengah
Bogor
Tier AJawa Barat
Medan
Tier BSumatera Utara
Ungaran
Tier BJawa Tengah
Batam Centre
Tier BKepulauan Riau
Makassar
Tier BSulawesi Selatan
Malang
Tier BJawa Timur
Palembang
Tier BSumatera Selatan
Bagam
Tier BKepulauan Riau
Depok
Tier BJawa Barat
Surakarta
Tier BJawa Tengah
Tangerang
Tier BJawa Barat
Bandar Lampung
Tier BLampung
Pontianak
Tier BKalimantan Barat
Bekasi
Tier BJawa Barat
Banjarmasin
Tier BKalimantan Selatan
Ban
Tier BBali
Tasikmalaya
Tier BJawa Barat
Pasarkemis
Tier BJawa Barat
Pekanbaru
Tier BRiau
Jambi
Tier BJambi
Cimahi
Tier BJawa Barat
Tebingtinggi
Tier BSumatera Utara
Samarinda
Tier BKalimantan Timur
Sorong
Tier BPapua Barat
Banyuwangi
Tier BJawa Timur
Pariaman
Tier BSumatera Barat
Cilacap
Tier BJawa Tengah
Serang
Tier BBanten
Martapura
Tier BKalimantan Selatan
Sawangan
Tier BJawa Barat
Curug
Tier BJawa Barat
Kisaran
Tier BSumatera Utara
Pati
Tier BJawa Tengah
Ciamis
Tier BJawa Barat
Watampone
Tier BSulawesi Selatan
Yogyakarta
Tier BYogyakarta
Tegal
Tier BJawa Tengah
Dumai
Tier BRiau
Singkawang
Tier BKalimantan Barat
Bontang
Tier BKalimantan Timur
Parepare
Tier BSulawesi Selatan
Garut
Tier BJawa Barat
Ubud
Tier BBali
Majalengka
Tier BJawa Barat
Bagan Si Api-api
Tier BRiau
Bayur
Tier BSumatera Barat
Airmadidi
Tier BSulawesi Utara
Cimanggis
Tier BJawa Barat
Saumlaki
Tier BMaluku
Tomohon
Tier BSulawesi Utara
Sibolga
Tier BSumatera Utara
Cisauk
Tier BJawa Barat
Wamena
Tier BPapua Pegunungan
Karak
Tier BRiau
All towns in Indonesia (93 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
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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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
Reported cases of rape and sexual assault are high in Bali and Lombok. Be alert when out at night, and avoid areas that are poorly lit.
If you call a taxi, use only registered companies, such as Bluebird, Silverbird or Express, and check the driver’s identity. If you book with a mobile app, check the driver is the same as the person on the app, and share your journey with a friend using the app. Be wary of drivers claiming to be registered with app companies and trying to pick up passengers on the street.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 18 Sep 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the province of Aceh under Sharia law. Punishment following a Sharia court process includes public caning, a prison sentence or a fine payable in gold.
Across Indonesia, there have been reports of police arresting individuals at LGBT+ events. Some laws and regulations, including those related to pornography and prostitution, have been applied in a way that discriminates against the LGBT+ community.
You should exercise caution and discretion, particularly in public spaces.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 18 Sep 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. Ramadan in Indonesia is from 19 February to 20 March 2026. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
swear in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
be aware that if hotels and restaurants are providing food or drink in fasting hours, they may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens
follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
be aware that driving may be erratic, particularly when people are trying to get home at dusk
be patient and show tolerance
Balinese New Year
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 18 Sep 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Indonesia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Indonesian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 18 Sep 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 04/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 01/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-13
On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-13
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
“~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 2026-10-16 10:05:00 UTC
Health notices
CDC Traveler Health Notices
- Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia (Level 2, 7 Aug 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 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 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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 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.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
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
Jakarta exhibits moderate composite risk with a disaster score of 55 reflecting above-average exposure to natural hazards and seismic activity. The transport route score of 29 indicates low-moderate risk, while health and advisory scores sit at 40 in the moderate band.
Top risk drivers
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Above-average natural hazard exposure
· disaster
The disaster score of 55 indicates an elevated risk level regarding regional seismic and environmental hazard exposure in Jakarta.
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Moderate environmental air quality concerns
· environmental
The environmental score of 50 reflects elevated exposure to local urban pollution and particulate matter.
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Cash handling and currency security
· money
The money safety score of 45 sits within the moderate band, pointing to potential risks around cash transactions and card skimming.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is Indonesia?
Indonesia currently scores 53/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Is Indonesia safe to visit right now?
Indonesia has heightened risk profile. Plan carefully, register with your embassy, and check the live advisory and per-city details below. Composite baseline: 53/100 (Elevated 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 October 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.
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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