Reisende fra Australia til den populære destinasjonen Bali har opplevd dette, men samtidig har ikke Indonesia klart å komme med noen indikasjoner om hva de mener er akseptabel kvalitet på passet.
Restriksjonene er innført for å stanse illegal innvandring.
This country will deny you entry if your passport isn’t in perfect condition
Indonesia’s move to tighten up entry restrictions on damaged passports is part of a wider initiative to stop illegal immigration.
The country’s officials have left it up to airlines to implement the rule for all international arrivals to Indonesia, failing which, the airline will be fined AUD5,000 (US$3,578).
Bali is a wildly popular destination for Australian travelers, with more than a million Australians visiting Bali last year. However, more than 20 reports of Australian travelers have been denied boarding since before Christmas.
Indonesia’s officials have given no indications as to what constitutes a passport of acceptable quality.
Of course, your passport is bound to go through a lot of wear and tear if you are a frequent traveler, but there are ways to show it some love. Such as investing in a passport case or holder, and storing it out of reach of children or animals.
Also, always keep your passport dry. This means ensuring it does not accidentally get thrown into the washing machine along with your jacket.
Last but not least, thoroughly check your passport before traveling anywhere.
