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Airport security

Jakarta carries a U.S. Department of State Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory, driven by elevated terrorism risk and active civil unrest dynamics; the terrorism threat in the city is assessed at a medium level, with extremist networks remaining capable of planning attacks against soft targets including transport hubs, hospitality venues, and places of worship.

Street crime in Jakarta is assessed as high-threat, with opportunistic offences such as pickpocketing, snatch-and-grab robbery, and vehicle theft representing a persistent exposure for travellers.

Demonstrations and protests occur frequently across the city and can escalate without warning, requiring travellers to maintain heightened situational awareness in public areas.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is Indonesia's primary international hub and one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia, operating under Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation oversight and aligned with ICAO Annex 17 security standards.

As a major international hub, the facility is subject to the full layered aviation security framework applicable to Category 1 international airports in Indonesia, encompassing access control, passenger and baggage screening, and operational security procedures consistent with ICAO Annex 17 requirements.

U.S. TSA inspections conducted in late 2024 confirmed active compliance monitoring of flight operators at the facility against these international standards.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: H24 — customs and immigration services operate continuously in line with the airport's 24-hour operational status All Indonesia Arrival Card digital pre-registration required from 18 August 2025; registration available up to 3 days prior to arrival via the ALL Indonesia portal.

Visa on Arrival counter located before immigration at all international terminals.

Ground corridor

• Ground transport risk in Jakarta is primarily in the categories of opportunistic petty crime, taxi fraud, and severe traffic congestion rather than armed conflict — bag snatching, fare scams targeting international arrivals, and extended transit times of 45–90 minutes or more to central Jakarta are the dominant concerns. The airport access corridor and the zone immediately outside arrivals halls are known areas for unsolicited and unregistered transport offers
• travelers exiting into the central taxi and tout zone are at elevated risk of overcharging and vehicle-based scams. Pre-arranged vehicles dispatched by a vetted ground support team or professional drivers booked prior to arrival are strongly advised over independent or street-hailed transport
• unregistered taxi and rideshare incidents including robbery, forced ATM withdrawal, and route deviation have been documented by multiple government advisories. No active armed conflict zone or OFAC sanctions apply to Indonesia
• however, demonstrations occur frequently in Jakarta and have the potential to become violent, and movement planning should account for protest activity and chronic urban flooding during the wet season.

City threat summary

Jakarta carries a U.S. Department of State Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory, driven by elevated terrorism risk and active civil unrest dynamics; the terrorism threat in the city is assessed at a medium level, with extremist networks remaining capable of planning attacks against soft targets including transport hubs, hospitality venues, and places of worship.

Street crime in Jakarta is assessed as high-threat, with opportunistic offences such as pickpocketing, snatch-and-grab robbery, and vehicle theft representing a persistent exposure for travellers.

Demonstrations and protests occur frequently across the city and can escalate without warning, requiring travellers to maintain heightened situational awareness in public areas.

Country overview

Morocco maintains a broadly stable security environment, with the U.S.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Casablanca GMMN ELEVATED