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Indonesia

Indonesia has no freedom of panorama, so selling images of modern landmarks needs permission; the ancient temples are old enough to be public domain.

Verified Jun 28, 2026 2 official sources
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Restricted (no freedom of panorama)

Guidance, not legal advice

Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.

Permit

Conditional

Issuer: Site management for heritage and temple shoots; no permit for personal street photography

Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial shoots and heritage sites (Borobudur, Prambanan) charge fees

Personal photography needs no permit. Heritage and temple sites require permits and fees for commercial gear. Avoid military and government installations.

Drone / airspace

Regulated by the DGCA; drones over 2kg or beyond hobby use need permits, with restrictions near airports and heritage sites

For category detail, see Drone Authority.

Street / public space

Yes to photograph in public, but publishing an identifiable person's image without consent can breach the 2022 Personal Data Protection Law

Get consent before commercial publication.

Freedom of panorama

Restricted (no freedom of panorama)

Copyright Law No. 28 of 2014 lists no panorama exception, so you generally cannot sell images of copyrighted modern buildings or public art. Copyright runs life plus 70 years; older monuments are public domain.

Practical notes

  • Borobudur and Prambanan restrict tripods and commercial gear and charge for shoots; arrange a permit in advance.
  • Selling a print of a modern Jakarta tower or public sculpture can infringe, with no panorama defense.

Sources

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