# Citizen-Protecting Travel Apps This App Helps Indonesian Authorities Assist Overseas Citizens By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indonesian-travel-app References: [itij](https://www.itij.com/story/114090/new-app-indonesian-travellers) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=id.go.kemlu.safetravel) The government of Indonesia has developed an innovative travel app that is designed to help its citizens when they leave Indonesian borders to head abroad. A creation of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the simply named 'Safe Travel' app aims to empower citizens with all the information they need when going overseas. For example, the app allows users to access information about [customs requirements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visa-assistance), immigration regulations, local laws and even such details as cultural customs, in order to ensure that Indonesians don't run into any hassles abroad. What's more, this travel app also allows Indonesians to quickly get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate in case of an [emergency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app), making it a mandatory download for Indonesians and a great example of governments using apps to take better care of their citizens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Travel Assistance Apps:** Developing innovative travel apps that assist citizens when traveling abroad can help them access relevant information and get real-time assistance in emergency situations. - **Government-developed Apps:** Governments can develop handy travel apps like 'Safe Travel' to help citizens access legal information, embassy contact numbers, and customs regulations more conveniently. - **Safety and Security Apps:** Travelers' safety and security should be the top priority of any travel-related apps that can help people in emergency situations and provide them with real-time assistance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Application Development:** Developing innovative mobile applications for travelers can be a great business opportunity in the mobile application development industry. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can integrate safety and security applications, as it helps travelers to get informed about the regulations, legal information, and local customs while traveling abroad. - **National Government:** National Government agencies can develop and release safety and security applications, which could utilize local expertise, and help ensure the safety of their citizens while traveling abroad. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Safety Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-app.md) - [Proactive Police Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-apps.md) - [Regional Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-world-app.md) - [Travel Safety Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourist-guards.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Experience-Logging Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reis-log.md) - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Educational Friend-Finding Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felse-travel-app.md)