Indonesia Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of April 29, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of April 29, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Last updated June 10, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information about 'All Indonesia Declaration Form' and visa scams ('Entry requirements' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
April 29, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Indonesia since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Indonesia safe? What the official advisory says
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not travel to:
- The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest.
Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants . Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health services.
Demonstrations occur frequently and have the potential to become violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Indonesia.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 29, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Indonesia travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Indonesia?
As of April 29, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Indonesia at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Indonesia travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on April 29, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Indonesia?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated June 10, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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