Indonesia to reopen Bali for international visitors from Oct 14

JAKARTA - Indonesia will reopen international flights to Bali for foreign visitors from certain countries starting from Oct 14 as the COVID-19 transmission has eased in the country, a government official said Monday.

Indonesia will receive international visitors from South Korea, China, Japan, New Zealand, as well as from Abu Dhabi and Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan told a virtual press conference.

International visitors are allowed to enter the archipelago country by having a proof of hotel booking for a minimum of eight days of quarantine and health tests.

The Indonesian government on Monday extended its public mobility restrictions, locally known as PPKM, which expired Monday, until Oct 18, with loosened restrictions in public places including shopping centers, entertainment spots, and sports venues.