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Country briefing

Indonesia

Part of Southeast Asia, which is at Medium relative threat (index 56/100). US Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

  • 2 incidents
  • 0 severe (4–5)
  • 0 suspected terrorism
  • 0 deaths reported*

In the last 72 hours. *Sum of the highest figure cited per incident in publisher reports; tolls are often revised and may double count.

Official travel advice

UK Foreign Office

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Updated 18 Sept 2026

Read the FCDO advice →

US State Department

US Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Advisory dated 7 Jul 2026

Read the US advisory →

SENTINEL's threat levels compare news activity between regions; they are not travel advice. Always read the full official advice before you travel.

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Incidents in Indonesia