Latest advice

For Australians travelling in or to Indonesia

For Australians travelling in Indonesia or planning to travel to Indonesia, please refer to the Australian Government’s Smartraveller website for latest news and information related to your trip. Travel advice is reviewed and updated regularly. We also strongly advise you to register yourself with our Embassy or Consulate through the self-registration portal.

For international visitors travelling to Australia

For international travellers travelling to Australia, please be aware that Australia is closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents. The closure will take effect from 9pm AEDT Friday, 20 March 2020, with exemptions only for Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family, including spouses, legal guardians and dependants.

For Australians planning to return or for international travellers planning on to travel to Australia

Please visit the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website for the latest advice in relation to travelling to Australia.

Consular, passport and notarial services

As a precaution for the safety of our staff and visitors, we are no longer providing some services and are providing other services only if you have an urgent or exceptional circumstance. There are new security screening requirements when attending the Embassy, and you will require an appointment. Please refer to appointment bookings for more information.

Latest news

• IA-CEPA Starts July 2020
  Australia has welcomed Indonesia’s finalisation of the processes required to bring the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) into force.

• The Anzac Tradition
  Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War

• Coronavirus and Indonesians Studying or Working in Australia
  The Australian Government is making a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements that will make it easier for Indonesians currently studying in Australia during the coronavirus crisis to remain in Australia should they wish to do so.

• Celebrating Creativity and Diversity at Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia
  The Indonesian premiere of Australian romantic-comedy Top End Wedding tonight opened Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) 2020, a celebration of creativity and diversity in the Australian and Indonesian film industries.

• Major Milestones Help Commemorate 70 Years
  To celebrate the milestone of 70 years of diplomatic relations, and following the finalisation of IA-CEPA and President Widodo’s visit to Australia, the Australian Embassy has launched a ‘70 Years, 70 Stories’ website.

• Joint Statements of Prime Minister of Australia and President of the Republic of Indonesia
  Prime Minister: Once again it's my great pleasure to welcome President Widodo, His Excellency here to Australia, this is I understand his fourth visit to Australia and his first visit to our national capital.