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Indonesia

Sex work prosecuted via public-decency laws; new 2022 penal code criminalises ALL extramarital sex (effective Jan 2026), including for foreigners.

Legal model

Illegal; new criminal code worsens

Risk level

High

Currency

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Languages

Indonesian; English in tourist areas

Emergency

112 (universal); 110 police

AOC / SW min

19 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

IDR 500,000 (USD 32)

Typical

IDR 1,500,000–4,000,000 (USD 95–250)

Premium

IDR 8,000,000+ (USD 500+)

Key Areas

  • Bali — Kuta, Seminyak nightlife; Sanur upscale
  • Jakarta — Blok M, Mangga Besar entertainment districts
  • Batam — Singapore weekender island
  • Surabaya — historic Dolly red-light district (closed 2014, scene dispersed)

Top Safety Notes

  • NEW EXTRAMARITAL-SEX LAW effective 2026 — applies to foreigners. Enforcement uneven but legal exposure real.
  • Strict drug laws — death penalty for trafficking.
  • Aceh enforces Sharia — caning for SS or extramarital sex.
  • Indonesia is HIGH-PRIORITY for verified clinics; treatment cascade poor.

Essential Phrases

Hello Halo / Selamat HAH-loh / seh-LAH-maht
Thank you Terima kasih teh-REE-mah KAH-see
How much? Berapa? beh-RAH-pah

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/indonesia.