The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning British tourists planning a trip to Indonesia to ensure their passports are in good order. Last year, 335,209 British nationals soaked up the sun and culture in popular Indonesian destinations including Bali, Lombok and the bustling city of Jakarta.
On Wednesday, April 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of passport expiration dates for travelers to the Southeast Asian country.
The latest guidance states: “To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an 'expiration date' of at least six months from the date of arrival and at least two blank pages. Please contact your travel agent or nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate to Please make sure your passport and other travel documents meet the requirements. ”
Since leaving the EU, UK travelers should ensure that their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended date of return from the EU and that it was issued within the last 10 years before travelling. I'm getting used to it. But some vacationers may be caught off guard by the requirement for two blank pages in their passports. This rule is not unique to Indonesia. Other countries including Italy, South Africa and India have also implemented the restrictions, the Manchester Evening News reported.
Travelers with less than two blank pages in their passport should apply for a renewal to avoid disruption to their trip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to travelers to Indonesia, advising them to refrain from visiting certain locations. These include areas within 6 kilometers of the crater of Mount Luang in northern Sulawesi, which erupted on April 16, 2024, and areas within 3 kilometers of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra.
In addition, all travel within 5 km of the crater of Mount Sinabung in Calorie Regency, North Sumatra Province is prohibited, as is all travel within 5 km of the crater of Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency, East Java Province. The southeastern area of Mount Semeru along the Besk Kobokan River (about 13 kilometers from the crater) is also closed off, and tourists are advised to maintain a distance of at least 500 meters from the Besk Kobokan Riverbank.