If you’re living in Indonesia and have been feeling tired, unfocused, or like your motivation has taken a dive, you might have come across testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as a potential solution. But before you look into treatment, you’re probably wondering: is testosterone legal in Indonesia?
The short answer is yes—testosterone is legal in Indonesia. But there are rules around how it can be prescribed, used, and sourced. This article breaks it down clearly, so you know what’s safe, what’s not, and what to expect if you’re considering TRT while living in Jakarta, Bali, or elsewhere in Indonesia.
Testosterone Is Legal in Indonesia, But Only With a Prescription
Testosterone is classified as a prescription medication in Indonesia. That means it’s legal to use, but only under the care of a licensed medical professional. You can’t legally buy it over the counter, import it privately without approval, or self-administer it without seeing a doctor.
This applies to all forms of testosterone whether it’s injectable testosterone cypionate or enanthate, testosterone gel, or oral versions. They must be prescribed by a doctor and filled at a licensed pharmacy.
Jakarta and Bali: hormone therapy in these cities
Jakarta
Jakarta has some clinics that offer hormone testing and TRT consultations. If you’re an expat or an Indonesian resident looking for treatment, you’ll find that English-speaking doctors are available at some clinics, especially those that focus on men’s health or work with international clients.
At Boost Health Clinic in Jakarta, we offer blood testing, consultations, and legal prescription of testosterone if your lab results and symptoms show that TRT is appropriate. All medication comes through registered pharmacies and follow Indonesian medical guidelines.
What’s important to understand is that testosterone cannot be legally bought without blood work and a doctor’s evaluation. If a clinic offers to sell you testosterone without any testing, that’s a red flag.
Bali
Bali also has legal clinics that offer TRT for men living on the island, including digital nomads, long-term expats, and locals. At our Bali location, we follow the same protocol: test your hormone levels, review your symptoms, and only offer testosterone therapy if there’s a medical reason to do so.
Some men who live in Bali long-term fly to Jakarta or Denpasar, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Ubud and Uluwatu from other islands to get properly evaluated and treated. You can’t just walk into a pharmacy in Bali and ask for testosterone—it won’t be sold to you unless you have a valid prescription from a doctor.
The same laws apply across Indonesia. Just because Bali feels more relaxed doesn’t mean medical regulations are. Clinics and pharmacies are still monitored by Indonesian health authorities.
What Happens If You Try to Import Testosterone?
Some men try to import testosterone from abroad—whether it’s from America, Australia, or through international pharmacies online. This is risky. If customs finds it, your shipment will be blocked or confiscated. In some cases, it can even lead to fines or legal trouble.
You’re also putting your health at risk. Testosterone from unofficial sources can be underdosed, contaminated, or fake. We’ve seen cases where men bought testosterone online thinking it was safe, only to develop serious side effects because the product wasn’t real or the dose was far too high.
If you live in Indonesia, it’s safer and easier to get TRT legally through a local clinic that tests, prescribes, and monitors your treatment properly.
Do You Need a KITAS or Can Tourists Get TRT?
You don’t need to be a permanent resident to get testosterone therapy in Indonesia. At our clinics, we work with both expats who have KITAS/KITAP permits and digital nomads or tourists who are staying longer than a few weeks.
As long as you’re here legally and have time to go through the proper steps—testing, consultation, and follow-up—you can receive treatment. We can also help coordinate care if you’re based in Bali and traveling often between islands or countries.
Is It Safe and Regulated?
Yes, TRT is safe when done under medical supervision. Our doctors monitor hormone levels, estrogen balance, and overall health with regular blood tests. The clinics we work with follow medical guidelines and use licensed pharmacies. Treatment plans are customized to the individual and adjusted as needed.
We don’t just hand over a vial of testosterone and send you on your way. You’ll be supported throughout the process, whether you’re in Jakarta or Bali.