Popular Indonesian destination Bali plans to reopen to international tourists this week, according to government officials.
Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan said Monday that fully-vaccinated international tourists from all countries will be able to enter Bali starting Friday. The island will also cut down its mandated quarantine period from seven days to five.
The change comes after months of strict travel restrictions. Currently, U.S. travelers can only enter Indonesia with a valid residence permit or certain types of visas, according to the U.S. Embassy.
Bali reopened to domestic tourists in the middle of 2020, and in mid-October began allowing tourists from just 19 countries – not including the United States – to enter.
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The reopening is meant to boost Bali’s economy, which relies heavily on tourism. More than 6 million foreigners traveled to the island in 2019.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers Indonesia to have a “low” risk of COVID-19 and suggests travelers get fully vaccinated before visiting. The State Department however has assigned the country a “level…
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