NSTworld At midnight today, Indonesia is to close its borders to foreign visitors and prohibit citizens from leaving the country Covid19 Indonesia
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi made the announcement during a media conference carried on the Foreign Ministry official portal.
She said the Indonesian government has decided to suspend for one month the visa-free arrival, visa-on-arrival and free diplomatic/service visa policies. “Therefore, every foreigner who visits Indonesia is required to have a visa from an Indonesian representative in accordance with the purpose of the visit,” she said, adding that the potential visitor, when applying for the visa, must attach a health certificate issued by the health authority in their respective country.As at noon today, 25 people have died from Covid-19 in the country. The number of cases has also risen to 309.
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