Can someone explain what this means please, apologies if asked before:
It seems to suggest buying insurance in Indonesia. If not how can I find out what insurance companies are incorporated in Indonesia. Grateful if any info on this and how the checks are carried out at immigration. Not been home for over 2 years and desperate to return.
As an aside greetings to all old timers in here.
1: Official regulation:
Yes, I have seen some sources (Embassies?) ref. to '
insurance company incorporated as a legal entity in Indonesia'.
Now I used google translate on the official regulation issued 18 May 2022 -- and there is
no mention of having to use insurance purchased from insurer incorporated in Indonesia:
Translation: "
...for PPLN foreigners, attach proof of ownership of health insurance
which includes financing for handling COVID-19 and medical evacuation
go to a referral hospital with a minimum amount of coverage according to
determined by the organizer, manager, or local government"
Virtually identical Translation can also be found under:
https://kemlu.go.id/singapore/en/read/faq-selama-wabah-covid-19-bagi-wni-dan-wna-yang-akan-ke-indonesia/1047/important-information
2: Bali local requirements:
WelcomeBackToBali information site:
https://www.welcomebacktobali.com/blog/entry-exit-requirements/visa-entry-requirements
Under VOA and "International Travelers Entry Conditions" it is mentioned "requirement" to buy insurance via Jagawisata:
"Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage per person (booking on line through: https://www.jagawisata.com/COVID19/). or check with your CHSE certified accommodation if they offer the Jaga Wisata as part of the add on service when booking your stay".
According to this site:
https://bali.com/bali/corona-virus-bali-indonesia/
Here it is stated that Jagawisata insurance is an OPTION in the event your own travel insurance do not have cover for Bali.
Summary: This Jagawisata insurance cost US$34/month, maximum US$34,000 bill and for Covid-19 only -- i.e. this insurance appears to be redundant. I would recommend travel insurance with reputed international insurer w/comprehensive medical cover, medical evacuation, repatriation AND this insurance will usually cover covid-19 as well.
