Is It Safe to Travel to Indonesia in 2026?
Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising about 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area, at 1,904,569 square kilometres (735,358 square miles).
Is It Safe to Travel to Indonesia in 2026?
Indonesia is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Demonstrations occur frequently and can turn violent; avoid crowds and protests. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis may disrupt services and infrastructure.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- natural_disaster
- civil_unrest
- terrorism
Active restrictions in Indonesia:
- Security escort may be required
U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Central Papua and Highland Papua due to safety risks.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks from civil unrest and potential violence in crowded areas, particularly during demonstrations.
Business travelers may encounter disruptions due to civil unrest and natural disasters, impacting meetings and travel schedules.
Families with children should be cautious due to limited healthcare access and the risk of natural disasters affecting safety and services.
Remote workers can find suitable environments in urban areas but must be cautious of infrastructure disruptions from natural disasters.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Indonesia.
Regional Safety Breakdown
Do Not Travel Zones
The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to the following areas due to extreme risk:
- Central Papua
- Highland Papua
▶Level 4 — Do Not Travel2 regions
▶Central Papua
Do Not Travel due to risk of civil unrest.
▶Highland Papua
Do Not Travel due to risk of civil unrest.
Indonesia has 2 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Indonesia has an overall threat severity of 4.5 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 6.0/10, terrorism risk 5.0/10, and kidnapping risk 5.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Partly Free — scored 57/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Rupiah (IDR)
Language
Indonesian
Notable restrictions:
- drug possession illegal including medical marijuana
- e-cigarettes prohibited
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: moderate
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: 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.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Indonesia
▶What is the current travel advisory level for Indonesia?
▶Is it safe to travel to Indonesia right now?
▶Do I need a visa to visit Indonesia?
▶What vaccines do I need for Indonesia?
▶Is Indonesia safe for solo travelers?
▶How bad is crime in Indonesia?
More Indonesia Data
Partly Free — 57/100 on the Freedom House index.
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