Health & safety: Indonesia
Tap water
Not safe
Food safety
Caution
Can you drink the tap water in Indonesia?
Tap water NOT safe. Bottled (aqua) ubiquitous.
Food safety in Indonesia
Street food + warungs popular but pick busy ones. Bali belly is real — common from contaminated water + ice + food.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever if arriving from country with risk
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Hepatitis A + B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis if rural Bali
- Rabies (dog + macaque)
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Mt Bromo (2,329m). Mt Rinjani (3,726m). Mt Kerinci (3,800m). Acclimatize.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue + Zika + Chikungunya year-round, peak rainy season. Malaria in Papua + Lombok. DEET essential.
Heat risk
Year-round tropical heat. Hydrate + electrolytes.
Emergency medical infrastructure
BIMC + Siloam in Bali. Insurance with evacuation cover essential for islands.