Health Alert (COVID-19 Update) – U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia, September 14, 2020
Location: Indonesia
Event: As of September 14, 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed 218,382 cases of COVID-19 in the country.
Jakarta reintroduced Large-Scale Social Movement Restrictions (PSBB) and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on September 14, 2020. U.S. citizens are advised to be aware of and comply with any local regulations in force. Please visit the city of Jakarta website.
U.S. citizens with questions about current Indonesian visa or stay permit policies should contact their local Immigration office for additional information. Note that U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Consulate General Surabaya, Consulate Medan, and Consular Agency Bali may not intervene in immigration matters and will not provide letters of support to U.S. citizens seeking immigration benefits.
Domestic flights are operating subject to certain restrictions. Those seeking to board domestic flights must produce a test result indicating they are COVID-19 free. Travelers should contact the airline to confirm that they have met all requirements for domestic travel.
International commercial flight options remain available from Indonesia at reduced levels. The Travel Advisory for Indonesia is currently Level 4 Do Not Travel. The U.S. government strongly advises U.S. citizens to arrange for immediate return to the United States.
Our most current information indicates that there are over 50 flights in the next week by which U.S. citizens can return from Indonesia to the United States. Be advised that flight cancellations are common, and travelers should regularly check with their airline ahead of scheduled departures.
U.S. citizens should consider booking flights to major points of entry into the United States and then arrange for further domestic travel upon arrival. For verified information about the COVID-19 situation in other countries, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html.
U.S. Embassy Jakarta, the U.S. Mission to ASEAN, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Consulate Medan, and our Consular Agency in Bali remain open for mission-critical functions only. Emergency passport and citizenship services for U.S. citizens remain available.
We strongly encourage U.S. citizens, whenever they travel abroad, to enroll their travel plans through STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program: https://step.state.gov/step/.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has set up an information hotline regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Indonesia. Check their website (www.kemkes.go.id/) or call +62-21-5210411 or +62-82-12123119.
Economic Impact Payments (EIP)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorized Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to millions of U.S. citizens and residents. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to calculate and automatically send EIP to eligible individuals. If you have questions about EIP payments please visit the Economic Impact Payment Information Center website at: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
Actions to Take:
- Check with your airline regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or travel restrictions.
- Consult the CDC (www.cdc.gov) for the most up-to-date health information on the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Visit the State Department (www.travel.state.gov) for COVID-19 traveler information.
- Consult our Embassy (https://id.usembassy.gov/) for information on conditions in Indonesia.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov) for the latest on travel restrictions to the United States.
- Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms), or if you were exposed to someone who may have had COVID-19.
Contacts for Emergency Assistance:
U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia
+62-21-5083-1000
https://id.usembassy.gov/
JakartaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, Indonesia
+62-31-297-5300 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
SurabayaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consular Agency in Bali, Indonesia
+62-361-233-605 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
CABali@state.gov
For regular updates, follow the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on Twitter (https://twitter.com/usembassyjkt) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/usembassyjkt/).
U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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