Indonesia
Outbreaks
- There is a measles outbreak.
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Read also the information on security, healthcare and other practical aspects on the FPS Foreign Affairs website.
Important health risks
Malaria
The malaria risk is:
- high in Western New Guinea (Papua) and entire Sumba island.
We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets. - moderate in
- Kalimantan
- the province East Nusa Tenggara: east part of Flores
- some areas on Sulawesi
- around Besikama on the island Timor
- Tanimbar and Raja Ampat Islands.
We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets.
- low in Bali, Java, Sumatra (including islands west of Sumatra: Simeulue, Nias, Tanahbala, Siberut, Sipura, Pagai Selatan), Toapaya and Batam, most parts of Sulawesi, West Nusa Tenggara (islands between Lombok and Sumbawa, including Gili islands), western half of Flores, all islands east of Flores, islands of the province of North Maluku and most islands of the province of Maluku, most parts of the island Timor.
We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.
There is no malaria risk in Jakarta and other big cities.
- Species: P. falciparum 59%, P. knowlesi especially in Kalimantan.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and zika.
Japanese encephalitis occurs in the entire country year-round.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Schistosomiase
There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Female circumcision
Girls who visit their family in this country are sometimes circumcised.
COVID-19
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
Other possible infections
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
- COVID-19
- Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis
- Polio
- Measles-mumps-rubella:
- Check your vaccination status. Early measles vaccination is recommended for some young children.
Polio
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Other vaccinations
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Yellow fever vaccination is not necessary if you are travelling from Belgium from.
Vaccination is exceptionally compulsory if you have been in certain countries in the past six days from the age of 9 months.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.