U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Indonesia scores 69/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Indonesia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Indonesia destination assessed, Surabaya scores highest (69/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel FCDO advises against all travel to a number of volcanoes in Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province to within 7km of the crater Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, North Sumatra to within 5km of the crater Mount Marapi, West Sumatra to within 3km of the crater Mount Semeru, Lumajang Regency, East Java to within 5km of the crater in the south-east of Mount Semura to within 500m from any riverbank of the Besuk Kobokan river for 13km from the crater Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi to within 7km of the crater Mount Ibu, North Maluku Province to within 7km of the crater See more details about why FCDO advises against travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Indonesia: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Indonesia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Indonesia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 70 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.3 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 62.8% | 65 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 55/100 | 55 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.3 / 100k | 64 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Indonesia safety FAQ
Is Indonesia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Indonesia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Indonesia averages 69/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 23 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Indonesia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Surabaya currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe).
Where does this Indonesia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.