Bali opening?

[Wisnu]

“From Oct. 19 fully vaccinated people from eight countries, including Britain, France, Spain and the United States, will be able to enter the island without quarantining if they pass their COVID-19 tests, the government said on Saturday.”

Singapore expands quarantine-free travel, eyes COVID-19 'new normal'

Singapore is opening its borders to more countries for quarantine-free travel as the city-state seeks to rebuild its status as an international aviation hub, and prepares to reach a "new normal" to live with COVID-19.

www.reuters.com

So, for those traveling from those 8 countries, they can use Singapore for stop over going to Bali from Oct.19 on.

Pemerintah Izinkan 18 Negara Boleh Masuk RI, Kecuali Singapura

Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan menyebut ada 18 negara yang diizinkan masuk ke Indonesia.

money.kompas.com

The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment as well as the Coordinator for Handling PPKM for the Java and Bali regions, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said 18 countries were allowed to enter Indonesia. Although the 18 countries are not detailed, there is one country that is still not allowed to enter Indonesia, namely Singapore. This is because the country has not met the standard provisions of the World Health Organization or WHO.

 

[Dan]

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said the quarantine period for foreign tourists entering Indonesia will be reduced from eight days to only five days. This reduction in the quarantine period has been approved by President Joko Widodo.

Sandiaga Uno Sebut Jokowi Sudah Setuju Masa Karantina Wisatawan Asing Dikurangi

Pengurangan masa karantina untuk wisatawan asing menjadi hanya lima hari disebut Sandiaga sudah disetujui Presiden Joko Widodo.

regional.kompas.com

No information on the effective date yet.

Hopefully by February, next year, it’ll quarantine-free visit, like in Singapore. Otherwise, I won’t bother to come.

 

[paolobl65]

this from a famous resort in Lembeh ... diving quarantine ... not bad at all !!

 

[Dan]

this from a famous resort in Lembeh ... diving quarantine ... not bad at all !!

You hear that @Centrals

Palau has done the same and I’m booked for 2 back-to-back liveaboard trips, using the boat as approved quarantine place, which I think it’ll be more isolated than a dive resort.

 

[Indah]

You hear that @Centrals

Palau has done the same and I’m booked for 2 back-to-back liveaboard trips, using the boat as approved quarantine place, which I think it’ll be more isolated than a dive resort.

Nothing official yet that it would be different than staying in your room, as it is the case now.

 

[Wisnu]

Not sure if LOB is still attractive for quarantine.

Here is a statement from minister of tourism. May be he think LOB is a cruise ship.

"During the five-day quarantine process in Bali or Riau Islands, foreign tourists who enter are not allowed to leave their rooms, villas, or ships related to live on board," concluded Sandiaga.

 

[TabeaK]

Yeah, this isn't going to kick start their tourism trade either...why would I travel to Bali as a fully vaccinated & tested several times pre-departure/post arrival and still want to be on house arrest for a week?

Thankfully, other destinations have a more enlightened approach. Really sucks for those making a living on the tourist trade though...

 

[Wisnu]

Five days at sea: Bali seeks to give tourists holiday feel during quarantine - Business - The Jakarta Post

The government plans to allow foreign tourists to wait out their five-day quarantine on a liveaboard ship, affording travelers a taste of vacation before they’re allowed to enter Bali proper.

www.thejakartapost.com

No official statement yet.

 

[Dan]

Five days at sea: Bali seeks to give tourists holiday feel during quarantine - Business - The Jakarta Post

The government plans to allow foreign tourists to wait out their five-day quarantine on a liveaboard ship, affording travelers a taste of vacation before they’re allowed to enter Bali proper.

www.thejakartapost.com

No official statement yet.

“Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said the island-province had received requests from tourists and industry players that were interested in a five-day quarantine at sea, where visitors would be able to enjoy outdoor activities, such as diving and swimming.”

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It sounds like he’s trying to copy what Palau is doing. If that works, then the rest of the green color region, like Raja Ampat, would soon follow, I hope.

 

[JohnN]

Sorry for the partial hijack. . . I understand (or think I do) why Bali is part of the early opening, but why Raiu? It seems in the middle of nowhere.