Indonesia has banned the sale of the iPhone 16 series
Planning a trip to Indonesia With your shiny new iPhone 16? According to many reports, travelers will not be allowed to use their new iPhones in the country as the Indonesian government has banned the sale and use of the iPhone 16 models, along with other recently launched Apple products, including the Apple Watch Series. 10.
The reason for this ban is Apple’s shortcomings in investments made to the Indonesian government. Apple had originally committed to invest 1.71 trillion rupees (about 919 million rupees) in local operations, but has only invested 1.48 trillion rupees (about 795 million rupees), leaving a shortfall of 230 thousand crores (approximately Rs 123.6 crore). For this reason, Minister Kartasasmita says that the sale and use of the iPhone 16 would not be allowed until Apple meets its investment commitments in the country.
Guide for travelers: YOU CAN use your iPhone in Indonesia
If you go to bali or Jakarta with your new phone, this recent news may be disturbing. But tourists need not worry. According to Jakarta Globa, while the iPhone 16, launched by US tech giant Apple in September, cannot be sold in Indonesia, the phones can be brought to Indonesia if they are for personal use or when sent via a courier service. .
Additionally, Industry Ministry spokesperson Febri Hendri Antoni Arif said on October 26 that iPhone 16s brought to Indonesia as personal luggage, with taxes paid, are limited to personal use and cannot be sold. Each passenger can bring up to two iPhone 16s. According to StraitsTimes, around 9,000 iPhone 16s were brought to Indonesia between August and October for personal use, but selling these phones is illegal and will require strict measures.
Therefore, travelers heading to the stunning places in Bali have nothing to worry about. However, if you’re still worried, it’s best to bring a different phone for this trip.
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