Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

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

• Australia Partners with Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama to Respond to COVID-19
  Australia will provide AUD 2.2 million to the disaster management agencies of Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama to support the organisations respond to COVID-19.

• Indonesia-Australia Economic Partnership Begins
  The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) officially enters into force this week.

• Australia’s COVID-19 Support to Red Cross Organisations in Indonesia
  As part of Australia’s commitment to working with Indonesia to respond to the impacts of COVID-19, Australia will provide AUD 3.6 million (IDR35 billion) to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross, to enable them to support communities across Indonesia.

• Statement on the Middle East
  The Australian Government is a longstanding supporter of a two-state solution, in which Israel and a future Palestinian state coexist, in peace and security, within internationally recognised borders.

• Piloting Online Trials in Criminal Courts

  Australia is partnering with Indonesia’s Supreme Court to trial new courtroom technology that will enable it to continue to hear serious criminal matters during the COVID19 pandemic.

• Australia and UNICEF Working Together to Support Indonesia’s Response to COVID-19
  As part of Australia’s commitment to working with Indonesia and international health partners to respond to the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19, Australia will provide AUD4.9 million (IDR48 billion) to UNICEF in support of Indonesia’s response and recovery efforts.