Bali to reopen for int'l visitors from Oct 14

Indonesia will reopen the resort island Bali for foreign visitors from certain countries starting from October 14 amid a decline in fresh Covid-19 cases, a government official said.

Indonesia will receive international visitors from South Korea, China, Japan, New Zealand, as well as from Abu Dhabi and Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan told a virtual press conference.

The international visitors are allowed to enter the archipelago country by having a proof of hotel booking for a minimum of eight days of quarantine and health tests.

The Indonesian government on Monday extended its public mobility restrictions, locally known as PPKM, until October 18, with eased restrictions in public places including shopping centres, entertainment spots, and sports venues - IANS