Travel & Visa Information

Important update from the Indonesian Government, effective immediately, following the classification of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the WHO on 14th August 2024: The Indonesian government has introduced enhanced health protocols at all entry points, especially airports, to prevent the spread of a new Mpox variant. All travellers, including both Indonesian citizens and foreign visitors, are now required to complete an electronic self-declaration form called the SATUSEHAT Health Pass, before entering the country. This comes in effect from 30th August 2024 until further notice.

Entry and Visa requirements to Indonesia:

  • SATUSEHAT Health Pass.  An electronic SATUSEHAT Health Pass form, MUST be completed BEFORE entering the country. After filling in the form, a QR Code and personal data information will appear. Indonesian authorities will scan the barcode on arrival in Indonesia. Save your barcode, or bring a printed copy with you to ensure authorities can scan it on arrival. Note: To avoid the accumulation of passengers at the arrival airport, the SATUSEHAT Health Pass can be completed at the time of check-in at the departure airport before traveling.
  • Customs Declaration form: International travellers, both Indonesian citizens or Foreign nationals, who travelled from overseas in the last 14 days. To save time it is strongly recommended to complete the e-CD form online (Electronic Customs Declaration) also.You will also receive a QR code please save it on your phone, or print it out to show custom officials upon arrvial. Note: The form can be completed within 72 hours of your arrival to Indonesia
  • Passport: Please ensure it is in good order, with validity of at least 6 months, and at least 4 empty pages.
  • Visas:
    1. Visa On Arrival (VOA), single entry. Click here to see if you are among the citizens of 92 countries eligible for entering Indonesia, including major hubs such as Bali, Jakarta, Manado, Makassar airports, for stay up to 30 days and can be extended for a maximum 1 time at the local Immigration Office (charges apply). VOA cost: IDR 500,000 (approx. EUR 32 / USD 35). Payment can be done by: Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card or Cash Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
    2. Electronic Visa On Arrival: You may also apply for an eVOA prior to your travel, making it super easy. Simply register, and fill in data & uploading documents, make your payment, and receive your e-VOA to your email.  Note: Applying online you will be asked to enter an address.  You are not staying on land with us so there is no land address except that of your departure port (trip dependent) & vessel. If you are staying at a hotel in Indonesia before your trip with us, we would recommend using those details, otherwise you may use the name of your liveaboard & departure port address. When applying for an e-VoA, other guests have had their liveaboard address accepted.
    3. Visa Exemption Arrangment (VEA). Available to citizens of ASEAN countries, but you cannot extend this visa beyond your 30 day stay.
    4. Other countries. If you are from one of countries not on the VOA or VEA lists, or if you simply wish to get a visa in advance, you MUST apply for an eVisa (B211A) online PRIOR to arrival before entering all other airports.

COVID-19 updates:

    1. Travelers do not need to have a PCR test result to enter the Republic of Indonesia.
    2. Travelers do not need to have a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate to enter the Republic of Indonesia. However, it is recommended to continue vaccination against COVID-19 until the second booster or fourth dose, especially for people who are at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
    3. Upon arrival in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, taking body temperature is mandatory. In the event that it is greater than 37.5°C, a swab (PCR) will be performed at the expense of the traveler, and if the body temperature is less than 37.5˚C, you can continue to circulate freely.
    4. Travelers are recommended to have international medical insurance with coverage for the duration of the stay in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.
    5. Note: We recommend that all guests bring at least 1x home Antigen Test Kit (ATK) & test themselves, if they feel unwell upon arrival to Indonesia or during their trip.
    6. Note: In the event of positive cases onboard individuals who are symptomatic, or asymptomatic, but tested positive for COVID-19 will be kindly requested to exercise safe social distancing by minimising social interactions and avoiding crowded spaces onboard.

Insurance:

  • Dive & Travel insurance are compulsory for our trips. Our trips are not inclusive of any form of insurance. White Manta Diving cannot be held responsible for any trip disruption or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control or any flight / hotel expenses. This includes any costs resulting in delay/ medical/ extraction/ or trip costs, refusal of admittance to the country or your trip, before, during or after. We strongly recommend all guests purchase adequate travel insurance, as such an occurance will affect all guests on trip. Please see our Booking Information page 'Travel Insurance' section for more details.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask away. Contact us info@whitemanta.com, where we will be happy to help.