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Indonesia Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Indonesia faces a moderate risk from terrorism and civil unrest, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level
Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters , unrest , and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Demonstrations occur frequently in Indonesia, and they are a normal part of the political landscape, but the type, size, and impact vary significantly, and some demonstrations can turn violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Natural disasters Indonesia regularly experiences natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. These may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and health services. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Indonesia. Terrorism There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Indonesia. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Terrorists target police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets, shopping malls, and restaurants. Do not travel to the provinces of Central Papua , or “Papua Tengah,” and Highland Papua , or “Papua Pegunungan,” due to civil unrest .
Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): the provinces of Central Papua , or “Papua Tengah,” and Highland Papua , or “Papua Pegunungan,” due to civil unrest .

UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Volcanic eruptions Volcanic eruptions occur frequently across Indonesia. In the event of a volcanic eruption, follow the latest advice issued by the local authorities, including on areas to avoid, exclusion zones and actions to take if air quality is affected. For more details, see Extreme weather and natural disasters on the Safety and security page. Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Commercial options to leave Indonesia remain available, but your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.Before you travel: check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator review your travel insurance policy for coverage monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).
Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: Piraterie maritime Il convient d’éviter sauf raison impératives les zones où des actes de piraterie sont susceptibles de se produire : eaux intérieures (mers de Banda, de Java et de Célèbes) et…

Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

flood · Magnitude 0
Green flood alert in Indonesia
On 10/10/2026, a flood started in Indonesia, lasting until 13/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 648 displaced .
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:37:16 GMT · 2d ago
earthquake · Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:46km
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:45.951km) in Indonesia 03/10/2026 22:55 UTC, 130 thousand in MMI V.
On 10/3/2026 10:55:55 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 130 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:45.951km.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:14:32 GMT · 1w ago
flood · Magnitude 0
Green flood alert in Indonesia
On 16/09/2026, a flood started in Indonesia, lasting until 28/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 3 displaced .
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:16:20 GMT · 3w ago
earthquake · Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:69.7km
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:69.726km) in Indonesia 03/10/2026 23:37 UTC, 1.1 million in MMI IV.
On 10/3/2026 11:37:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:69.726km.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT · 1w ago
earthquake · Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/09/2026 01:41 UTC, 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 9/21/2026 1:41:36 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:18:57 GMT · 3w ago

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Indonesia at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Indonesia?

Indonesia is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Indonesia?

The US State Department currently rates Indonesia at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Specific areas carry a higher level (Do Not Travel). Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Indonesia?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Indonesia as a whole. Volcanic eruptions Volcanic eruptions occur frequently across Indonesia.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Indonesia?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Indonesia as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Travel advised against except for essential reasons). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Indonesia?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Indonesia as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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