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Papua violent incidents, militant threats, kidnapping risk and armed groups, plus volcano exclusion zones around Lewotobi Laki-Laki, Sinabung, Marapi and Semeru.

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Indonesia advisories checked on 2026-05-14 include avoid-all-travel instructions for named volcano exclusion zones, avoid-non-essential-travel advice for Indonesian Papua, and heightened caution across the rest of the country as of 2026-05-15.

What Is Being Advised

Avoid all travel to the volcano exclusion zones named in official advisories: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki within 7 km of the crater, Mount Sinabung within 5 km, Mount Marapi within 3 km, and Mount Semeru within 5 km of the south-east crater sector.

Avoid non-essential travel to Indonesian Papua where official advisories apply. Canada names all provinces of Indonesian Papua except the Raja Ampat Regency islands and the city of Sorong in Southwest Papua, citing violent incidents, threats against foreigners by militant groups, and kidnapping risk.

For Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, Flores, Labuan Bajo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Aceh, Maluku, and West Timor, use heightened caution and check the exact province or route before locking dates. The supplied advisories flag theft and protests in Jakarta, robbery and theft in Bali, kidnapping and crime in Lombok, security warnings around Flores and Labuan Bajo, terrorism warnings in parts of Sulawesi, earthquake risk in Sulawesi, wildfire and earthquake risk in Sumatra, dengue across Indonesia, and fuel or transport disruption.

Check airline, airport, ferry, and local authority notices before departure if your route depends on domestic connections. Multiple advisories mention flight disruption linked to Middle East escalation, and one advisory separately flags Flores, Komodo, Lombok, and Bali for possible flight disruption.

Where exactly this applies
  • Volcano exclusion zones: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara within 7 km of the crater; Mount Sinabung in Karo Regency, North Sumatra within 5 km; Mount Marapi in West Sumatra within 3 km; Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency, East Java within 5 km of the south-east crater sector.
  • Indonesian Papua: Papua, South Papua, West Papua, and other Indonesian Papua provinces appear in several advisories. Canada excludes the Raja Ampat Regency islands and Sorong from its avoid-non-essential-travel advice.
  • Maritime and route risks: France flags maritime piracy; Italy flags the Strait of Malacca for security risk.
  • Local caution areas named in the supplied advisories: Jakarta, Bali, Lombok, South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, North Sulawesi/Manado, wider Sulawesi, Sumatra, Flores and Labuan Bajo, Flores/Komodo/Lombok/Bali, North Kalimantan, Aceh, South Maluku, West Timor, and Papua.
Organizations issuing warnings
  • Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, United Kingdom
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères, France
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Italy
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand

What Changes The Trip Decision

Indonesia is not being treated as one uniform risk zone in these advisories. The strongest instructions attach to specific places: volcano exclusion zones with named radii, and Indonesian Papua notices tied to civil unrest, militant threats, armed groups, and kidnapping risk.

Papua is the clearest security outlier. Canada cites violent incidents, threats against foreigners by militant groups, and kidnapping risk across Indonesian Papua except Raja Ampat Regency islands and Sorong. France has an active Papua unrest notice, and Italy flags Papua for armed groups.

Natural hazards are active trip constraints, not generic background. The volcano warnings give exact exclusion distances, while Italy flags earthquake risk in Sulawesi, wildfire and earthquake risk in Sumatra, dengue across Indonesia, and France carries weather or flood-risk notes for early 2026.

For Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, Flores, Labuan Bajo, or Sulawesi, the supplied advisories support checking local warnings and adding slack, not cancelling the whole Indonesia trip by default. The useful split is route-level: Jakarta protest or theft risk is not the same problem as a Lombok kidnapping/crime warning, a Bali robbery/theft warning, or a Sulawesi terrorism warning.

Route And Booking Checks

Do not assume one transport mode is safer unless your airline, ferry operator, local authority, or government advisory says so for your exact date. The supplied inputs support checking transport status and adding slack; they do not support a general rule that flights, buses, ferries, or overland routes are categorically safer.

Before departure, check the latest official page for your nationality, your airline status, and local instructions for the province you are entering. This is most important for Papua, volcano areas, Sulawesi, Flores/Labuan Bajo, Lombok, Bali, and any itinerary built around tight domestic flight connections.

Source Notes

The supplied official inputs were checked on 2026-05-14. Updates in the packet range from New Zealand on 2024-12-05 to Australia on 2026-05-08. The strongest traveler-facing levels are two avoid-all-travel or equivalent advisories, three avoid-non-essential-travel advisories, and multiple heightened-caution notices.

Official source pages
Official source notes

Official source notes used for this article. Native government labels are preserved when available.

  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gb) (avoid all travel; native label: 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 (nz) (avoid all travel; native label: 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 (ca) (avoid non-essential travel; native label: 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 (fr) (avoid non-essential travel; native label: 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 (jp) (avoid non-essential travel; native label: 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 (au) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (ca) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (ie) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (it) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (gb) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (fr) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (fr) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (fr) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (fr) (heightened caution; native label: 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 (jp) (heightened caution; native label: 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.