Foreign Office issues updated travel advice for popular tourist destination, including passport warning

Travellers heading to Indonesia have been warned to check their passports before heading out, as the Foreign Office updated its advice to holidaymakers on Wednesday. With 335,209 Brits visiting Indonesia last year, including popular destinations like Bali, Lombok, and Jakarta, it’s crucial for travellers to ensure their passports meet the necessary requirements.

The updated warning states that to enter Indonesia, passports must have an expiry date of at least 6 months after the arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages. Since the UK left the EU, passports must also be valid for three months after the planned return date and issued less than 10 years before departure.

Holidaymakers may not be familiar with the two-page rule, which requires having at least two empty stamp pages in the passport. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the need to renew the passport. Countries like Italy, South Africa, and India also implement the two-page rule.

Additionally, travellers should be aware of locations in Indonesia that the Foreign Office advises against visiting. These include areas within a certain distance of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra, Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, and Mount Semeru in East Java. Tourists are urged to stay away from these areas for their safety.

With these warnings in place, holidaymakers planning a trip to Indonesia should double-check their passports and stay informed about the latest travel advisories to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.