Official governments are warning on Indonesia: 2 do-not-travel source votes, 3 non-essential-travel source votes, and 3 caution source votes. For a backpacker, that points toward skipping the country for now unless the trip is essential and tightly controlled.
Different governments use different labels, but HostelPunk normalizes them into do_not, reconsider, and caution so the risk pattern is easier to compare across sources.
What the official warnings say
The batch contains 8 official sources for Indonesia, with 2 do not travel warning items, 3 avoid non-essential travel warning items, and 29 use heightened caution warning items. Across the provided official items, the pattern is do not travel items from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, avoid non-essential travel items from Global Affairs Canada, Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and caution items from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Global Affairs Canada, plus 4 more.
The severe side of the file is 5 source votes and 5 warning items in do_not or reconsider.
Official warning list
Snapshot from official government travel-advisory sources checked by HostelPunk. Bands are normalized as do_not, reconsider, and caution; native government severity labels are preserved where available.
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (
do_not; native: FCDO advises against all travel; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: FCDO advises against all travel. Areas where FCDO advises against all travel FCDO advises against all travel to a number of volcanoes in Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province to within 7km of the crater Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, North Sumatra to within 5km of the crater Mount Marapi, West Sumatra to within 3km of the crater Mount Semeru, Lumajang Regency, East Java to within 5km of the crater in the south-east… - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (
do_not; native: Exercise increased caution; Avoid non-essential travel; Do not travel; updated 2024-12-05; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: Exercise increased caution. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia, including in Jakarta, Surabaya, elsewhere in Sulawesi and in Bali, due to the ongoing threat of terrorism (level 2 of 4). Avoid non-essential travel to Papua, South Papua and West Papua provinces due to civil unrest and the risk of kidnapping (level 3 of 4). - Global Affairs Canada (
reconsider; native: Avoid non-essential travel; updated 2026-05-04; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: Indonesian Papua - Avoid non-essential travel. Avoid non-essential travel to all the provinces of Indonesian Papua, with the exception of the islands of the Raja Ampat Regency and the city of Sorong in Southwest Papua, due to the regular occurrence of violent incidents, threats made against foreigners by militant groups and risk of kidnapping. - Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (
reconsider; native: Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative; updated 2026-04-21; checked 2026-05-14): Indonésie - Conseils aux voyageurs: security zones. France Diplomatie currently places parts of Indonésie above ordinary baseline travel advice. Native severity labels are preserved as: Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative. Named areas/routes/borders include: Piraterie maritime, Papouasie indonésienne, Risques naturels, Risque terroriste, Piraterie maritime. - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (
reconsider; native: レベル2：不要不急の渡航は止めてください。（継続）; updated 2025-03-24; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: レベル2：不要不急の渡航は止めてください。（継続）. Japan MOFA keeps Indonesia in the listed area at レベル2：不要不急の渡航は止めてください。（継続）; travelers should avoid non-essential travel. The update notes cite ongoing security risks and advise travelers to monitor reliable information and take sufficient safety measures. - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (
caution; native: Exercise a high degree of caution; updated 2026-05-08; checked 2026-05-14): Smartraveller advisory for Indonesia: Exercise a high degree of caution. Australia Smartraveller lists Indonesia at "Exercise a high degree of caution" on its current destinations index. The destination entry was updated on 2026-05-08. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: ultimaora - INDONESIA: SICUREZZA.; updated 2026-05-07; checked 2026-05-14): INDONESIA: SICUREZZA.. Official Viaggiare Sicuri current update for Indonesia: transport or border disruption. It concerns a current operational or security development. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Global Affairs Canada (
caution; native: Exercise a high degree of caution; updated 2026-05-04; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia - Exercise a high degree of caution. Exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia due to political and social tensions and the threat of terrorism throughout the country. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: ultimaora - INDONESIA: reperibilità carburante.; updated 2026-04-17; checked 2026-05-14): INDONESIA: reperibilità carburante.. Official Viaggiare Sicuri current update for Indonesia: transport or border disruption. It concerns armed conflict and fuel shortages. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Department of Foreign Affairs (
caution; native: High Degree of Caution; updated 2026-04-17; checked 2026-05-14): Ireland DFA: High caution - Indonesia. Ireland DFA currently rates Indonesia as High Degree of Caution. Upon completion of the process, you are required to present the generated QR code to both the Immigration and Customs checkpoints at the airport. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Sulawesi meridionale in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to terrorism. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Lombok in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to kidnapping and crime. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Stretto di Malacca in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are told to avoid the affected area or activity and follow local instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Sulawesi in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to earthquake risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Aree di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Aree di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Isole di Flores, Komodo, Lombok e Bali in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to flight disruption. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Sumatra in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to wildfire and earthquake risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Jakarta in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to theft and protests. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Flores e Labuan Bajo in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Sulawesi centrale in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to terrorism. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Timor occidentale in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Bali in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Kalimantan settentrionale in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to terrorism. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione Aceh in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Molucche Meridionali in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Bali in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to robbery and theft. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Papua in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to armed groups. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Sulawesi settentrionale (Manado) in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to terrorism. Travelers are told to avoid the affected area or activity and follow local instructions. - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (
caution; native: sanitaria - Situazione sanitaria; updated 2026-04-06; checked 2026-05-14): Situazione sanitaria. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Indonesia in Indonesia for above-baseline travel caution due to dengue. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions. - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (
caution; native: Current FCDO warning; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East. Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. - Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (
caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonésie - Troubles en Papouasie indonésienne. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Indonésie, titled 'Troubles en Papouasie indonésienne'. The update concerns security or civil disruption; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording. - Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (
caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonésie - Risque accru d’intempéries et d’inondations au premier trimestre 2026. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Indonésie, titled 'Risque accru d’intempéries et d’inondations au premier trimestre 2026'. The update concerns weather or natural hazards; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording. - Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (
caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonésie - Perturbation des liaisons aériennes en raison de la situation au Moyen-Orient. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Indonésie, titled 'Perturbation des liaisons aériennes en raison de la situation au Moyen-Orient'. The update concerns a current travel-advice update; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording. - Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (
caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-03-19; checked 2026-05-14): Indonésie - Entrée en vigueur du nouveau Code pénal - janvier 2026. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Indonésie, titled 'Entrée en vigueur du nouveau Code pénal - janvier 2026'. The update concerns a current travel-advice update; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording. - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (
caution; native: レベル1：十分注意してください。（継続）; updated 2025-03-24; checked 2026-05-14): Indonesia: レベル1：十分注意してください。（継続）. Japan MOFA keeps Indonesia in the listed area at レベル1：十分注意してください。（継続）; travelers should exercise a high degree of caution. The update notes cite ongoing security risks and advise travelers to monitor reliable information and take sufficient safety measures.