PeduliLindungi app

[matts1w]

The Peduli app is no longer used anywhere here in Jakarta and Bali. We used to have to use it for malls, hospitals, grocery, etc... It is done. I am not 100% sure about entering the country but put it on your phone just to be safe and that's it. Finished.

 

[Karen Dancheck]

Nope nothing matters with Peduli Thinguli. Probably says that your certificates will be validated - most likely, mine never were- within 30 days (it takes a lot of time in Indonesia... apps are slow...).

Nobody will check except you.
Filling up Peduli is like painting the inside of scale models or wearing mismatched socks with boots.
Only you will know.

Ha! Got it! It said validated within a few hours today. For whatever that is worth... lol

 

[stepfen]

Just came back from one month long trip to Indonesia (including a ~10 days stay in Raja Ampat and a week long break in Malaysia (KL and Penang) ).
Nobody ever asked me about this Peduli-whatever thing.
I was only asked to provide vaccine certification on arrival to Jakarta (I entered Indo through Jakarta twice - once coming from Doha once from KL/Malaysia). FYI they only want to see the certificate they don't actually verify the barcode.

My brother in law (he is Indonesian youngster and have only done 1 dose - hence he is theoretically not allowed to enter Indo without test I think) skipped the line altogether and went directly to the immigration and nobody actually bothered/questioned him!!

The one new thing to me was that I was asked both times to fill in online the customs declaration form (in Official Website Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai ) and provide the resulting barcode BEFORE checking in or boarding the incoming flight.
The procedure is quite straight forward. Go to the web site, key in personal info, flight numbers etc, answer some questions (for prohibited items etc) and submit it. Once submitted the site produces a personal QR code that you have to show during checkin (or boarding if you checkin online) and at the customs once you arrive to Indo.
It is nothing to worry about - it can be done within minutes with your mobile in the airport, but I think it is better to have it ready from home.

I hope these help

 

[Centrals]

Just came back from one month long trip to Indonesia (including a ~10 days stay in Raja Ampat.....

I would imagine it is Homestay right?
If so, any trip report coming soon?
Cheers.

 

[stepfen]

I would imagine it is Homestay right?
If so, any trip report coming soon?
Cheers.

I might write one but not any time soon (too busy after being one month away from home/job).

In short, I had a voucher from a canceled (due to Covid) LoB trip. The said LoB was fully booked for the dates I could join this time and the only other available option was what the operator call a "dive Safari" so I went for it.

The idea is this: sleep/stay in a homestay overnight, next day dive (typically 3 dives) and move to another area/homestay for the night and repeat this for few days to a round trip.

In theory the idea is nice as one can dive around a large area. The route was roughly Waisai - Mansuar - Arborek - Piaynemo - Arborek - Friwen - Waisai i.e. more or less what LoBs do. In practice though things didn't work out that nicely. Basically the boat was not fit for the purpose, creating several issues.

Luckily diving was so brilliant (as usual for the area) that overall I am still very happy with the trip. I wouldn't do that itinerary under these conditions again though.

 

[drrich2]

The idea is this: sleep/stay in a homestay overnight, next day dive (typically 3 dives) and move to another area/homestay for the night and repeat this for few days to a round trip.

I'll second Central's point in hoping you write us a trip report, even if it takes awhile. This is a trip type option I don't think we have many (if any) reports on, and while it has some appeal not unlike a big variety appetizer platter in a restaurant (i.e.: sampling a number of areas), I imagine it could also involve some difficulties.

Normally on a dive trip, one unpacks once upon arrival to the accommodations, and packs (more or less) once just before departure. What you describe sounds like added hassle, even for people who try to pack light (and there's only so much you can do if you take your own dive gear).

When you spend several days in one place, you learn what the food options are, costs, get some idea of the 'go to' person to ask questions, learn your way around, etc... Frequent changes of locale/accommodation undermine that.

In short, I had a voucher from a canceled (due to Covid) LoB trip. The said LoB was fully booked for the dates I could join this time and the only other available option was what the operator call a "dive Safari" so I went for it.

Was the voucher due to expire, or was this just when you wanted to go? I ask because if you booked a liveaboard, they cancelled, and they gave you a limited time voucher then you couldn't get a trip because they were booked up and this was your option, people will want to know. If that's not the case and there was more to the story, such as this was the time frame you needed to go, that'd be good to know.

 

[Centrals]

I might write one but not any time soon (too busy after being one month away from home/job).

Please take your time. Looking forward to it.
I have never done "dive safari" because I just do not like to pack/unpack everyday.

 

[tursiops]

The one new thing to me was that I was asked both times to fill in online the customs declaration form (in Official Website Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai ) and provide the resulting barcode BEFORE checking in or boarding the incoming flight.
The procedure is quite straight forward. Go to the web site, key in personal info, flight numbers etc, answer some questions (for prohibited items etc) and submit it. Once submitted the site produces a personal QR code that you have to show during checkin (or boarding if you checkin online) and at the customs once you arrive to Indo.
It is nothing to worry about - it can be done within minutes with your mobile in the airport, but I think it is better to have it ready from home.

Note that this online customs form (ECD) is ONLY valid for entry to Indonesia at a few locations, namely Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and Medan.

 

[Luko]

In practice though things didn't work out that nicely. Basically the boat was not fit for the purpose, creating several issues.

I already see what kind of issues goes with the concept : it needs a boat that can accomodate wet diving stuff, tanks, etc. plus your dry luggage plus minimal comfort that allows living aboard the whole day for several days.
Hence it already requires a "liveaboard profile"... and if it ain't already doing liveaboards it would certainly mean it wasn't built for that, otherwise it would have been sold as a liveaboard (that generates more money for the owner) . Catch 22.

 

[Centrals]

I have seen couple of "safari boats" used in Philippines. None of them were built to LoB specification. Dry cabin for luggage storage is the most important.