JAKARTA – Indonesia will abolish the need for Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen tests for fully vaccinated domestic travellers, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said.
Under the new rule, travellers using air, sea or land transportation who have completed or received the second dose of vaccination are no longer required to show negative rapid antigen or PCR test results.
Currently, prior to departure, they must show proof of a negative PCR test result obtained within 48 hours or a negative rapid antigen test result obtained within 24 hours.
Speaking at virtual press briefing after an online ministerial coordination meeting, he said the relevant ministries and agencies will soon issue regulations regarding the change.
The move is part of the Indonesian government’s determination to transition from the pandemic era to one allowing normal activities, while reducing the cost and complexity of domestic journeys.
The decision came a day after Indonesia started its visa on arrival programme for tourists arriving in Bali from 23 countries, including Malaysia.
Tourists could also enter other parts of the country after a four-day stay on the holiday island, which could help revitalise the tourism sector. – Bernama, March 8, 2022
