Travel Securtiy Snapshot
Indonesia
Executive Summary
Crime in Indonesia presents a SIGNIFICANT threat to travellers especially in urban areas. Petty crime is prevalent and violence is often used. Always assume assailants are armed. The threat from terrorism had decreased in recent years, however the threat has begun to increase and presents a HIGH threat to travellers. Mitigation methods should be used. Political and civil unrest is commonplace in Indonesia and can turn violent or destructive. All protests should be avoided. Kidnaps in rural areas are rare, but can occur. Corruption can affect travellers who may have to deal with officials.
Country Travel Tisk Rating
MODERATE with HIGH risk areas
Risk Mitigation
The risk to business travellers in Indonesia can be mitigated significantly by adopting appropriate security measures. While no single security measure can reduce the risk, best practice is to assume a layered approach. A layered approach involves;
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physical security measures
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threat awareness
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situational alertness
Prior to departure you should have a sound knowledge of the local threats, understand how to implement mitigation procedures and understand the current environment on the ground. For comprehensive threat analysis, mitigation recommendations, an overview of the local environment and security request a travel itinerary assessment.
Analytical Insight offers a Travel Itinerary Assessment service which provides a bespoke and tailored risk assessment of proposed travel to any country. The assessment also provides easy to implement recommendations that can reduce the risks presented by travel to foreign countries.
A full Travel Itinerary Assessment includes:
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Hotel Assessment
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Transport Assessment
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Risk Assessment for all locations on the itinerary
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Travel Safety Tips
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Emergency Contact Details
Implementing recommended security measures prior to travelling can significantly reduce the risk of injury, financial loss, collateral damage, itinerary disruption or the need to cancel or cut-short your trip.
Contact us for more information on receiving a Travel Itinerary Assessment for your next trip.
Common Threats
