Is Jakarta safe? Travel risk overview
As of October 16, 2026, 4 governments publish travel advice for Indonesia, and those using numeric levels all place it at level 2.
Official government travel advisories for Indonesia
Four governments assess the same country independently. Levels run 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest).
| Government | Level | Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. State Department | Level 2 | Exercise Increased Caution |
| UK FCDO | — | Contents Warnings and insurance Entry requirements Safety and security Regional risks Health Getting help Subscriptions Get email alerts Warnings and insurance Still current at: 16 October 2026 Update The FCDO publishes written advice rather than a numeric level. |
| Smartraveller | Level 2 | Exercise a high degree of caution |
| Global Affairs Canada | Level 2 | Exercise a high degree of caution |
U.S. State Department
Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters , unrest , and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Demonstrations occur frequently in Indonesia, and they are a normal part of the political landscape, but the type, size, and impact vary significantly, and some demonstrations can turn violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. N
Smartraveller
Australian Government travel advice for Indonesia. Exercise a high degree of caution. Travel advice level YELLOW. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Crime and safety indices
Numbeo indices are crowd-sourced perception measures for Jakarta; the UNODC rate is an official national statistic. They measure different things and are shown together for context, not as a combined score.
Health
Current CDC notices: Zika in Indonesia, Global Measles.
Health considerations for Indonesia:
- Routine vaccines
- COVID-19
- Chikungunya
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Malaria
- Measles
- Monkeypox
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
Source: CDC Travelers' Health. Vaccination needs depend on your history and itinerary — consult a travel health provider.
Natural hazards
GDACS lists no active disaster events for Indonesia.
Recent seismic activity: 5 earthquake(s) of M4.5 or greater within 500km of Jakarta in the last 30 days (USGS).
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- U.S. State Department — official advisory
- UK FCDO — official advisory
- Smartraveller — official advisory
- Global Affairs Canada — official advisory
- Numbeo crime and safety indices for Jakarta
- UNODC Global Study on Homicide (2021)
- CDC Travelers' Health — Indonesia
- GDACS — Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
- USGS Earthquake Hazards Program