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Alcohol — Indonesia
What travelers need to know about alcohol in Indonesia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Serious illnesses and deaths have been reported from drink-spiking and methanol-contaminated alcohol, especially in clubs and nightspots in Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands, and Sumatra.
Health hazard — methanol poisoning can be fatal; watch drinks being poured and never leave them unattended.
§ US State Dept — IndonesiaVerified Jul 13, 2026
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