Information for Swiss travelers and residents in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
In the current situation, the Swiss Federal Council recommends avoiding unnecessary travels abroad. If you still have to travel, please check the entry requirements and pandemic situation before leaving, by consulting the embassy or ministry of health of your destination and, if applicable, of your transit country.
The travel advice of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA (in German, French and Italian) provides information about possible risks and precautionary measures.
All travelers are strongly advised to register on the FDFA Travel Admin App.
The World Health Organization WHO also provides information on developments on COVID-19.
For information on the situation and measures in Indonesia see the website of the Ministry of Health "Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia" and for Timor-Leste "Ministeriu Saude".
Information on visa and residence permits can be found on the website of the Indonesian Immigration Service and the Immigration Service of Timor-Leste . For questions, please contact the local immigration office in those countries or the Indonesian Embassy or the Embassy for Timor-Leste in Switzerland.
On 28 December 2020, the Indonesian government decided to deny all foreign citizens to enter Indonesia from 1 January 2021 to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) strain. This regulation is extended until further notice. For detailed information please refer to the website of the Indonesian Immigration Service.