Indonesia
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Unclear restrictions - it is not clear to what extent restrictions apply.
Restrictions on entry to Indonesia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Indonesia based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Indonesia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The Immigration Law does not contain any reference to health conditions as grounds to define an entry ban.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Indonesia
Sources are mixed on whether Indonesia imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, Indonesia prohibits short-term stay on the basis of HIV status, and requires HIV testing/disclosure for certain types of work visa.
However, the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights website has a list of supporting documents that should be included with an Immigration Stay Permit application and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
In fact, according to the ILO/IMO 2009 report, Mandatory HIV testing for employment of migrant workers in eight countries of South-East Asia: From discrimination to social dialogue:
- Mandatory HIV testing in the workplace is prohibited by government decree. No penalties provided.
- No mandatory HIV testing or exclusion of foreign workers with HIV is permitted.
- HIV testing occurs according to the requirements of the receiving country only.
Furthermore, a press release published by UNAIDS states that the Decree on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control in the Workplace (KEP.68/MEN/IV/2004), by the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration:
- Prohibits employers or officials from performing HIV tests ‘as part of recruitment requirements or working status of workers/labourers or as a compulsory regular medical check-up’ (article 5(1)).
- HIV tests can be performed with written consent (article 5(2)), and must be accompanied by pre- and post-test counselling (article 5(3)).
- HIV-related medical information must be treated as confidential in the same way as other medical records (article 6).
Restrictions on long-term stay in Indonesia
Sources are mixed on whether Indonesia imposes restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, residency permits (longer than 90 days) are denied on the basis of HIV status.
However, nothing on the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights website, suggests an HIV related restriction to request a Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP).
Historic regulations in Indonesia
We received notice that in 2011 the Education Department started enforcing an old requirement that foreign teachers must be free of HIV.
Treatment access in Indonesia
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Indonesia. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
Antiretroviral therapy (ARV) is widely available, forming a key part of Indonesia’s strategy to manage HIV. Non-nationals are advised to seek HIV care at designated hospitals or clinics, many of which offer ARV treatment and HIV testing. However, specific procedures and access to subsidies might differ based on immigration status. It’s essential for non-nationals to have health insurance to cover treatment costs, as Indonesia’s healthcare system operates on a mix of public and private provision, with varying fees.
Several HIV treatment centres in Indonesia are found in major cities, such as Jakarta and Bali. Notable centres include:
- Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta.
- Sanglah General Hospital in Bali.
Several private clinics also offer HIV care, though costs can vary significantly.
The process to access government subsidised HIV treatment for non-nationals available here.
IOM reports that non-national workers who have worked for at least six months and have paid contributions to the social security fund through their employers have access to Government-funded health services and social security on the same basis as nationals, as per Law No. 40 of 2004 concerning the National Social Security System (Article 1(8)).
In 2022, the Government also regulated the obligation of the employer to register non-national workers for social protection, per Director for Workforce Placement and Expansion of Job Opportunities Decree No. 3/144/PK.04/V/2022 concerning the Implementation of an Insurance Programme for Foreign Workers Working for Less than 6 (Six) Months.
Presidential Regulation No. 82 of 2018 concerning Health Insurance states that foreign workers have the right to individual health services, covering promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects, including services for medicines, medical devices, emergency services and consumable medical materials according to the required medical needs (Article 46(1)). However, migrant workers are required to opt in to a contribution system to access care. These health insurance benefits also extend to the families of foreign workers (Article 1(4)).
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
There is no known HIV criminalisation in Indonesia. We are not aware of any HIV-specific criminal laws in force, and there have been no reported prosecutions for alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission under general criminal laws.
Visit the Indonesia page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data
This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.
Migrant populations
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | No |
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | No |
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
Migrants are able to access HIV services | Yes |
Refugees and asylum seekers
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | No |
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | No |
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
This site focuses on information about HIV travel. Please also consult your own Foreign Office/Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, or the local consulate of the country you are visiting, to see what restrictions there are specifically for you as a citizen of your country, regardless of your HIV status.