At Sumatra EcoVentures, the safety of our guests and staff is top priority 

As a tour operator, we pride ourselves on health and safety. So travelling responsibly is the root of our trekking and tours. Before all of our treks, we make sure that you are a healthy and not showing cold/flu symptomes. With the continuous Coronavirus outbreak throughout the world, it is our duty to monitor world events closely.

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Sumatra EcoVentures makes any decisions on treks and tours in North Sumatra based on information and advice on several sources. 

North Sumatra

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The Gunung Leuser National Park is now officially now open to visitors!

We are accepting local and international visitors. We will be checking your COVID-19 PCR health certificates and making sure you are fit to trek.

Last updated: 17:00 15 October 2022

Indonesia Travel Restrictions

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Who can enter Indonesia now?

Indonesia is allowing all foreigners to enter the country. However, they must meet COVID-19 entry requirements.

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Regulations on travel from abroad and within Indonesia are frequently changed in response to COVID-19, often at short notice.  Travellers to Indonesia are strongly recommended to check the latest regulations with their airline and with their local Indonesian Embassy before departure.

• Visa on Arrival is open

All visa applications must now be done online through the Indonesian immigration portal.

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Will I have to quarantine?

• Unvaccinated - Have to undergo 5 days mandatory quarantine.

• Vaccinated 1 dose - Negative PCR 2x24 hours before departure.

• Fully vaccinated - No PCR on arrival needed and no need to quarantine on entry

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Visitor Visa

In order to obtain the B211 visitor visa, you must have a sponsor in Indonesia – a process that can be easily completed with the help of a visa agent. The application is summitted online, so you do not have to go to the embassy. More information about this can be found online. 

Current Security Status

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High degree of caution

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Still Indonesia is reporting cases of Covid-19. See links below for more information.

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Indonesian Ministry of Health

World Health Organisation

Entering Indonesia for Tourism purposes

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Now 70 nationalitites can (including UK, USA, Australia) can enter Indonesia with Visa on Arrival...... quarantine free and if fully vaccinated. They must also have health insurance covering covid-19. These nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival for the cost of 500,000 rupiah. This is valid for 30 days and can be extended once only. All other nationalities have to apply for a visit visa 211A.

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Current conditions of Visa on Arrival and Quarantine Free

• Must be fully vaccinated or have received a booster 

• Have health insurance that guarantees COVID-19 treatment according to the provisions

• All those arriving in Indonesia must install the Peduli Lindungi app on their mobile device.

• All passengers will undergo a temperature check on arrival. Passengers who show symptoms of COVID-19 or body temperature above 37.5 must also undergo a RT-PCR test. If the test is positive, passengers may be taken to a hospital or isolation facility at their own expense. If the test is negative, fully vaccinated passengers may continue their journey.