British Embassy in Jakarta

Ambassade de Royaume-Uni à Jakarta, Indonésie

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Jakarta's Kuningan business district hosts Britain's embassy to Indonesia where world's largest archipelago meets massive Muslim-majority democracy and strategic Southeast Asian partnership. The mission supports UK engagement in world's fourth most populous nation where British businesses participate in energy sector including oil and gas projects, financial services in emerging market, and education partnerships with Indonesian universities producing British-trained professionals. British tourism focuses heavily on Bali's beaches, temples, and rice terraces served by separate consulate, with additional visitors exploring Java's Borobudur Buddhist temple, Jakarta's urban attractions, and Komodo dragons in eastern islands. The embassy provides consular services for British nationals across vast archipelago requiring coordination with Bali consulate, emergency assistance following natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions in tectonically active region, and support for growing expat community in Jakarta. Staff coordinate security cooperation addressing terrorism threats from Islamist extremism including past Bali bombings, facilitate British interests in Indonesia's crucial role within ASEAN regional bloc, and support educational exchanges with massive Indonesian student population seeking UK university places. The mission processes high volumes of visa applications for Indonesian workers, domestic helpers heading to UK Middle Eastern communities, and tourists, while monitoring Indonesia's democratic development, religious tolerance challenges, and strategic importance in maritime Southeast Asia including South China Sea territorial disputes affecting regional stability.
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British Embassy in Jakarta