Entry Allowed from the 14th... Korea, Japan, New Zealand, etc.
COVID-19 Second Vaccine Dose Certificate and PCR Negative Test Result Must Be Submitted
On the 14th (local time), street vendors were preparing to welcome customers at Kuta Beach on Bali Island, a famous resort in Indonesia. The Indonesian government decided to open resorts such as Bali, Bintan, and Batam Islands to foreign tourists who have completed vaccination from 18 countries, including Korea, starting on this day, more than a year after closing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Photo by AP/ Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Bali Island, a resort destination in Indonesia, will allow foreign tourists to enter after suspending entry for about 1 year and 6 months due to the impact of COVID-19.
According to the AP News on the 14th (local time), the Bali provincial government of Indonesia will permit tourism entry to Bali only for fully vaccinated travelers from 19 low-risk countries that meet the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
The countries allowed entry include South Korea, Japan, China, New Zealand, India, the United Arab Emirates, some Western European countries, and some Gulf countries.
Foreigners wishing to enter Bali must complete vaccination at least two weeks before departure. Upon arrival, they are required to quarantine for 5 days, and a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is also required on the 4th day of quarantine.
Additionally, travelers must carry a vaccination certificate, a negative test result, a short-term visit visa or other entry permits, medical insurance covering at least $100,000 (approximately 100 million KRW) including COVID-19 treatment costs, and a receipt for accommodation payment.
This measure was taken to revitalize the Bali provincial economy, which heavily depends on the tourism industry.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bali was a resort destination visited by more than 6 million international tourists annually. After the global pandemic, the number of foreign tourists entering Bali dropped nearly 85%, from 6.2 million in 2019 to 1 million last year.
Moreover, 92,000 workers in the tourism industry lost their jobs, and the average hotel room occupancy rate in Bali fell below 20%, leading to the closure of most hotels, shopping malls, and businesses, according to local media reports.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo also announced that the reopening of Bali was decided to recover the economy as the COVID-19 vaccination rate increased.
Earlier, Thailand reopened popular resorts such as Phuket and Koh Samui in July. Southern Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island also plans to allow entry only to fully vaccinated travelers starting next month.
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