Is Tangerang safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Travel advisories for Indonesia

What the advice says

• The US State Department places Indonesia at Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, a country-level advisory that does not address Tangerang specifically.
• UK travel advice notes a high threat of terrorist attack across Indonesia, with potential targets including hotels, restaurants, markets, shopping malls, tourist attractions, and transport terminals.
• Small-scale attacks occur on a regular basis nationwide, and risk is described as heightened around major holidays, religious observances, and national events such as Independence Day.
• UK advice also flags street crime such as bag-snatching and pickpocketing in busy tourist areas, along with credit card fraud and scams involving unlicensed money changers, so using licensed exchanges and watching your card during transactions is advised.
• There have been reports of drink spiking and cases of methanol poisoning linked to counterfeit alcohol in Indonesia, so it is safer to watch drinks being prepared and avoid accepting drinks from strangers.
• Solo travelers, especially at night, should stick to well-lit areas, use registered taxi or ride-hailing services, and share trip details with someone else when traveling alone.
• Advisories from both the US and UK apply at the country level, so conditions in Tangerang specifically may differ from those described for tourist areas like Bali.