Indonesia tightens entry restrictions Posted on 23 January 2019 Getting a new stamp in one’s passport is always exciting. It marks the beginning of entering into a new country and the start of an adventure. Passports holders who travel often will naturally have books that look a bit worse for wear. Unfortunately, this may now result in them being denied entry into Indonesia. View this post on Instagram Have you traveled latley? 🔥 . 📸: belongs to respective owner . . . #naturephotography #travelphotography #naturelovers #travelgram #landscapephotography #love #instatravel #landscapes #photography #instagood #travelling #photooftheday #travelblogger #beautifulplaces #picoftheday #beautifulnature #beautifulplace #naturelover #nature #beautiful #travel #landscape #couple #passport #happy #sky A post shared by BrokenBow 🔥 Travel🔥 Cabins (@vacaybrokenbow) on Jan 21, 2019 at 3:22pm PST In an attempt to stop illegal immigration, the country has clamped down on its entry restrictions, introducing a rule wherein the holder of a passport in poor condition can be denied entry. It is unclear what exactly is the acceptable condition of a passport, and what level of damage is tolerated. Indonesia has tasked airlines to use their own discretion as to decide what is acceptable, and airlines will be fined A$5,000 (R4,961,975) if access to travel is granted to those with dishevelled passports. View this post on Instagram Departures #checkincounter #airport #supadio #supadioairport #supadiointernationalairport #instagram #instaairport #instapic #instapicture #instaphoto #instaphotography #kamerahpgw #kameraiphone #iphonesia #takebyme A post shared by Gusti “Awet” Syarifudin (@goezwet) on Apr 18, 2018 at 6:48am PDT There have been many travellers recently whose passports weren’t – excuse the pun – up to scratch. A couple on their honeymoon were sent back to London after the man presented a passport which had been chewed on by their dog. An Australian teenager who flew in to Bali was denied entry as the spine of her passport was slightly damaged. An AirAsia spokeswoman confirmed the new enforcement and said, ‘Passengers are responsible for ensuring they have the correct documentation for travel and that there are no signs of damage, especially to the ID pages and biometric chip.’ View this post on Instagram Tegallalang Rice Terraces at dusk📸 get there early to avoid the crowds . . . #bali #ubud #nusapenida #baligasm #travel #instatravel #travelgram #photooftheday #traveling #vacation #nature #mytravelgram #travelphotography #travelingram #instago #wanderlust #photography #traveler #instatraveling #follow #visiting #igtravel #aerialphotography #mavicpro #drone #dronephotography #dji #instapassport #travelblog #bhfyp A post shared by Andrew Sakowicz (@sommatsea) on Jan 23, 2019 at 12:12am PST The new rules seem to have affected many Australian travellers, with the island being in close proximity to the land Down Under. Since before Christmas in December 2018, over 20 incidences of entry denial to Australian passengers have been reported. Aussies frequent Indonesia throughout the year, and over a million Australians visited Bali in 2018. Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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