Jakarta

[Christian G]

From Cucumber's thread, am I interpreting this right? I can fly directly to Jakarta if I am from one of the 23 approved countries and have a negative PCR test 48 hours before departure. If I have 3 shots, there is no COVID testing at all upon arrival to Jakarta only a 24 hour quarantine.

If so, why would anyone fly directly to Bali, Bintan, and Batam, be unable to leave for 4 days, and risk being quarantined after a mandatory PCR test on day 3?

Am I correct to assume there is no Visa paperwork to do before I arrive. Just land and get my passport stamped?

https://bali.com/news/corona-updates...ulations-bali/

https://www.letsmoveindonesia.com/vi...irect-to-bali/

No, you can fly only on Bali for VoA. There is a pcr test on arrival, then a pcr on day 3.

[Banana Boi]

Foreign travelers must show a negative RT-PCR test result in the country or region of origin which samples were taken within a maximum period of 2 x 24 hours before the departure time.

All international travelers (Indonesian citizen and Foreign citizen) are required to quarantine with the following categories:

​Quarantine period 1 x 24 hours for those who have received second and third dose of vaccination.
Quarantine period 7 x 24 hours for those who have received the first dose of vaccination.

Foreign travelers who enter Indonesia through Batam, Bintan and Bali are required to carry out RT-PCR on the third day after arrival. With a negative result, foreign travelers could continue the activities while still implementing strict health protocols.

Foreign travelers who enter Indonesia through Batam, Bintan and Bali could leave for other destinations, with the following requirements:

A negative RT-PCR test result;
For foreign travelers who enter travel to Bali should be staying within minimum period of four days;
Comply with health protocols and requirements for foreign travelers in the destination country/region

From Cucumber's thread, am I interpreting this right? I can fly directly to Jakarta if I am from one of the 23 approved countries and have a negative PCR test 48 hours before departure. If I have 3 shots, there is no COVID testing at all upon arrival to Jakarta only a 24 hour quarantine.

If so, why would anyone fly directly to Bali, Bintan, and Batam, be unable to leave for 4 days, and risk being quarantined after a mandatory PCR test on day 3?

Am I correct to assume there is no Visa paperwork to do before I arrive. Just land and get my passport stamped?

[Cucumber]

Here are a couple of links I found useful. Quarantine in Jakarta is now only 24 hours for fully vaccinated people. I heard from friends that the process upon arrival at the airport in Jakarta can take a few hours and is cumbersome.

https://www.imigrasi.go.id/en/2022/0...ari-23-negara/

https://kemlu.go.id/losangeles/en/ne...l-restrictions

[Hilo77]

Thanks Hilo. That's an excellent point. I forgot about Ramadan. This might be stupid question, but is it hard to monger and set up dates during holy season? Are restaurants and bars still open? Or are they closed / no drinking.

As others have said, it's Indonesia so nothing is impossible. Girls will be looking to make money in the first few weeks of Ramadan to buy nice clothes and gifts for going back to their hometown. If you go to your favourite bar you'll find it's turned into a restaurant, all the booze has been taken off the shelves and the beer taps covered up, the waitresses will be wearing modest clothing and serving you drinks in tea cups. A favourite masseuse informed me that the spa would be closing for the month, so if I needed her she would be operating out of a hotel room and just give her a call. So, it's doable, if you have a list of contacts and you know where to look, but why bother? Just go somewhere else for the month. And of course during the (now almost week-long) Idul Fitri holiday at the end of the month Jakarta becomes a virtual ghost town with absolutely nothing available, you really don't want to be there then unless you enjoy empty streets and deserted shopping malls.

[Goferring]

I just saw it on Indonesia's Immigration website. I don't mind the requirement to stay 4 consecutive days in Bali. But can anyone else confirm if it will be possible to fly to Jakarta (after those 4 days) for my monger fill then fly home from there?

After the 4 days, assuming a negative second PCR test, you are free to check out of your hotel and travel anywhere in Indonesia.

https://bali.com/news/corona-updates...ulations-bali/

[Goferring]

During the one to two weeks after ramadan ends is the Eid celebration. Most of the working class of Indonesia return to their hometowns to celebrate with their family. How's the selection during this time? Is it slim pickings because the girls return home too?

You're correct that Ramadan generally and Idul Fitri can be very lean times. Especially for those without existing contacts. However, the couple of weeks before the exodus can be very good as part timers are keen to make some money to fund the trip and the gifts that are expected of a well to do city girl when she arrives back in the province.

[BenderOver]

I am not sure how the combination of Ramadan and constantly changing covid regulations will affect exactly what is open, but generally Ramadan is _not_ considered a good time to monger in Indonesia. In addition to some or many things being closed, many girls will go back to their villages for celebrations. There are stories from recent years here on the forum about people who went during Ramadan and didn't have a very good time. Search for "Ramadan" on the forum and you will find info.

During the one to two weeks after ramadan ends is the Eid celebration. Most of the working class of Indonesia return to their hometowns to celebrate with their family. How's the selection during this time? Is it slim pickings because the girls return home too?

[WeKilledKenny]

I just saw it on Indonesia's Immigration website. I don't mind the requirement to stay 4 consecutive days in Bali. But can anyone else confirm if it will be possible to fly to Jakarta (after those 4 days) for my monger fill then fly home from there?

[Ggekko2009]

Just want to let you know that visa on arrival is open for 23 countries, including the US. And if you're going to enter Bali, you don't need to be quarantined as long as you have all the vaccination and proof for your hotel's book for 8 days. Fell free to clarify or correct me if I'm wrong.

That is good news if VOA is reinstated. I have not seen anything yet online over this, maybe this policy change has just been made and not published anywhere yet. I just need to wait for their quarantine requirement to be reversed for entry into Jakarta.

By the way, for other readers who are unaware, just plan for a trip after Ramadan which is after May 2nd. It is not worth visiting Jakarta during the ramadan period since most girls will have gone back to their villages. Also, this is also the month where they will be planning to atone their past sins. After that, they can start accumulating new ones after they have completed their atonement. That is when they will open up to their wild side again.

[Ottotot]

Just want to let you know that visa on arrival is open for 23 countries, including the US. And if you're going to enter Bali, you don't need to be quarantined as long as you have all the vaccination and proof for your hotel's book for 8 days. Fell free to clarify or correct me if I'm wrong.

[Cucumber]

Thanks Hilo. That's an excellent point. I forgot about Ramadan. This might be stupid question, but is it hard to monger and set up dates during holy season? Are restaurants and bars still open? Or are they closed / no drinking.

I am not sure how the combination of Ramadan and constantly changing covid regulations will affect exactly what is open, but generally Ramadan is _not_ considered a good time to monger in Indonesia. In addition to some or many things being closed, many girls will go back to their villages for celebrations. There are stories from recent years here on the forum about people who went during Ramadan and didn't have a very good time. Search for "Ramadan" on the forum and you will find info.

[United1]

Everything is kinda, sorta back to normal, in the sense that everywhere is open, wearing masks in public, ie shops, malls, offices etc is pretty universal but once inside restaurants and bars the masks come off. But what you perhaps haven't calculated into your plans is not Covid but the fact that mid April is the middle of Ramadan and that will put the clampers on your plans more than the coronavirus will.

Thanks Hilo. That's an excellent point. I forgot about Ramadan. This might be stupid question, but is it hard to monger and set up dates during holy season? Are restaurants and bars still open? Or are they closed / no drinking.

[Hilo77]

Hi gents,

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Sorry for the more generics of post, but can anyone tell me about what life is like in Jakarta? Is everything on lockdown, or are people still going to the malls, restaurants and such. I am coming from the UK which is pretty much back to normal. But I hear Singapore is still pretty strict and not sure about Jakarta. Is everyone is still masking. But is business somewhat back to normal? Or people in the malls? Can I meet with clients, go to restaurants / bars / clubs, do some mongering in my hotel?

Really appreciate if someone on the ground can let me know. I am planning a trip in mid-April, which supposedly is supposed to be open borders. But ya never know with Indonesians!

Also. Anyone have luck with seeking.com in Indonesia? That is my go to site when I travel and have incredible and relatively mid-price experience through Europe and USA.

Cheers.

Everything is kinda, sorta back to normal, in the sense that everywhere is open, wearing masks in public, ie shops, malls, offices etc is pretty universal but once inside restaurants and bars the masks come off. But what you perhaps haven't calculated into your plans is not Covid but the fact that mid April is the middle of Ramadan and that will put the clampers on your plans more than the coronavirus will.

[United1]

Hi gents,

Anyone try Seeking.com

Sorry for the more generics of post, but can anyone tell me about what life is like in Jakarta? Is everything on lockdown, or are people still going to the malls, restaurants and such. I am coming from the UK which is pretty much back to normal. But I hear Singapore is still pretty strict and not sure about Jakarta. Is everyone is still masking. But is business somewhat back to normal? Or people in the malls? Can I meet with clients, go to restaurants / bars / clubs, do some mongering in my hotel?

Really appreciate if someone on the ground can let me know. I am planning a trip in mid-April, which supposedly is supposed to be open borders. But ya never know with Indonesians!

Also. Anyone have luck with seeking.com in Indonesia? That is my go to site when I travel and have incredible and relatively mid-price experience through Europe and USA.

Cheers.

[Cucumber]

...Scandallo vs Malio / Maliboro the major differences....

Thank you, Sir! That is very helpful indeed. I guess I will have to try Brazil at some point. Seems a good bit more expensive than Jakarta (something like 30% more than Malio, 80% more than Classic, but worth a try. Spinners who kiss passionately is my thing. And DATY. One thing I really like about Southeast Asian girls is that they have such soft pubic hair. And some have very little public hair at all (without shaving). I prefer soft pubes to shaved pussy, which I find can be a bit like sandpaper. So I guess that remains a minus for me in Brazil, as it will be a lot of sand paper. But I will still give it a try at the first opportunity. I wonder how it compares to Colombia, another place I haven't been yet.