Is Indonesia safe to travel to?

Indonesia has a practical risk score of 42/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and natural disasters.

What are the main travel risks in Indonesia?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Indonesia are: civil unrest, natural disasters, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Indonesia?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Indonesia is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution

What safety tips should I know before visiting Indonesia?

Check seasonal weather and natural hazard updates before changing regions. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Indonesia

Asia

Higher risk than 50% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and natural disasters.

Government Advisory

Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, natural disasters, tourist scams.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6275

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2670

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5760

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5138

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3530

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 3217

Practical advice

✓Check seasonal weather and natural hazard updates before changing regions.
✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 4/30/2025

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2025-04-30 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Indonesia

Is Indonesia safe to travel to?: Indonesia has a practical risk score of 42/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and natural disasters.
What are the main travel risks in Indonesia?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Indonesia are: civil unrest, natural disasters, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Indonesia?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Indonesia is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Indonesia?: Check seasonal weather and natural hazard updates before changing regions. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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