Indonesia tightens rule on travellers in COVID-19 response
The Transportation Ministry of Indonesia has issued a new regulation on Indonesians and foreigners travelling by air for tourism in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Passengers wait to handle procedures at Ngurah Rai airport of Indonesia. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – The Transportation Ministry ofIndonesia vas issued a new regulation on Indonesians and foreigners travellingby air for tourism in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Under the rule that took effect on February 3, Indonesian andforeign nationals entering or exiting the country for tourism purposes cannotuse Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in thesuburbs of Jakarta.
Instead, they are only allowed to use threeairports, namely I Gusti Ngurah Rai in Bali, Hang Nadim in Batam, and RajaHaji Fisabilillah in Tanjung Pinang, Novie Riyanto,director general for civil aviation at the ministry, said on February 6.
Foreign tourists coming to Indonesia must produce ashort-visit visa or other entry permits under current regulations, have health insurancewith minimum coverage of 25,000 USD, and show proof of paid room booking.
The official said theTransportation Ministry will monitor air transport operators and travellerswhile airlines have to provide lists of passengers and crew members for authorisedforces at airports./.
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Passengers wait to handle procedures at Ngurah Rai airport of Indonesia. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
