Tap water

Avoid drinking tap water. Use bottled or properly treated water for drinking, brushing teeth, and making ice.

Medical tourism

Some visitors seek medical treatments in Indonesia. Ensure facilities meet international standards and verify practitioner credentials before proceeding with any treatments. If you’re considering a procedure in Indonesia, make sure you research the facilities and understand if you have coverage under your travel insurance. Most travel insurers don’t provide cover for elective medical, dental and cosmetic procedures.

Tattoos and piercings

Hygiene standards may vary. If getting tattoos or piercings, ensure sterile equipment is used and facilities follow proper safety protocols. Most travel insurers don’t provide cover for elective medical, dental and cosmetic procedures such as tattoos and piercings.

Drink spiking and methanol poisoning

Cases of drink spiking and methanol poisoning have previously been reported in Indonesia, including in Bali and Lombok. Purchase alcoholic beverages only from licensed establishments and never leave drinks unattended.

Bali belly

Bali Belly is the common term for traveller's diarrhoea experienced by visitors to Bali. It's usually caused by consuming contaminated food or water and can lead to diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever.

Allergies

Be aware of potential seafood allergies and seafood toxins, particularly when dining at local establishments or trying unfamiliar dishes.

Insect-borne illnesses

Dengue fever is a problem in Bali and there's been an increase in infection rates among Australians returning from the area in recent years. Use mosquito repellent containing DEET and wear protective clothing, especially during dawn and dusk.

Dengue Fever

There's no vaccination available. Use mosquito nets, apply repellent, and wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes when mosquitoes are most active.

Zika Virus

Transmitted by the same mosquitoes that carry dengue fever. Pregnant women should consult healthcare providers before travelling.

Malaria

Risk exists in certain areas, particularly eastern Indonesia. Consult a travel medicine specialist about prophylaxis if visiting high-risk areas.

Japanese Encephalitis

Consider vaccination if travelling to rural areas or staying for extended periods, especially during wet season.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Take appropriate precautions and be aware that healthcare standards may vary across different regions.

Fast Cover's medical benefits

Fast Cover’s international travel insurance policies include:

• overseas 24/7 emergency medical assistance,

• overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses,

• overseas emergency dental, and

• overseas emergency medical evacuation and repatriation

to help cover you if you become unexpectedly injured or sick while in Indonesia.*

Travel insurance for existing medical conditions

If you have an existing medical condition, Fast Cover may be able to provide some cover.* You’ll need to complete a medical screening process online or call our Aussie based sales team. To find out more about our medical screening process, and how the policy will apply in relation to an existing medical condition, please read and consider the PDS for eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and sub limits that apply.

Check Indonesia's medication regulations

Check Customs of Indonesia for guidance on travelling to Indonesia with medication.

Obtain a permit for restricted medications

Some medications require special permits from Indonesian health authorities. Apply well in advance of travel.

Carry documentation

Bring original prescriptions, doctor's letters, and official translations where necessary. Keep medications in original packaging.

Travel limits

Bring only the amount needed for your trip duration plus a small buffer for delays.