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Yes, you need a Visa for traveling to Bali, unless you are a national of one of the 9 ASEAN countries or Timor Leste.
For tourists and standard visits (not working) there are two Visas available. Which Visa depends on your nationality, travel purpose and length of stay. Please click here to read what applies to you.
Every traveler entering into Indonesia needs to fill in a customs declaration form.
This step is one of the 3 essential preparations you need to follow when entering into Indonesia, beside having a proper visa and paying the tourist tax.
We suggest you fill in the electronic customs declaration form (E-CD) already online BEFORE your arrival to Bali (or anywhere else in Indonesia). This will save you time and hassle at the airport. If you forget to fill in the form, you will have the opportunity to do it at the airport. There are a few PCs set-up if you can’t access the internet for some reason. Using your smartphone you can fill in the Customs Declaration Form online. You can connect to the Airports Wifi to get online.
The new tourist tax is effective since 14th February 2024 (Tourist Levy for INTERNATIONAL visitors). The tourist tax (levy) is a local tax that the Bali administration government implemented. It is only related to Bali and not to other parts of Indonesia.
The Fee is IDR 150,000 per person (ca. USD 10 and AUD 15).
For the official tax payment link and exemptions please click here .
Make sure you are only using the links mentioned (official website of the Bali government)!
You most probably will not be checked (yet) if not paying the Tourist Tax.. The reason is, that the immigration officers and airport personnel is not responsible to check if you paid. And the Balinese government has not yet installed check points to control the payment (which might happen at some point). Still you have to pay the tax and checks can happen at popular tourist destinations or then also at the airport and harbors upon entry.
Following Visas are exempted from paying the Bali Tourist Tax: Holders of Diplomatic Visas and Official Visas, Crew Members of Conveyances are exempted, KITAS & KITAP Holders (Holders of Temporary and permanent stay permits), Family unification visa holders and Student Visa Holders.
Foreigners can apply for an exemption on the official website . Apply at least 5 days before your arrival.
Passport, needs to be valid at least 6 months from day of arrival. No exceptions, they will send you back otherwise! Make sure your passport is valid.
The passport needs to have at least one empty page.
The passport must be in good condition. Ripped or very run down passports might get refused. There are travelers who were denied entry into Indonesia and were sent back, because the passport was in bad condition.
Yes you need a return ticket. You might not have to show it at the immigration counter, but it could happen.
Airlines and also the immigration authorities can insist that you have a return ticket that is within the time-frame of your visa validity.
A medical travel insurance is NOT mandatory anymore. But it's advisable to have one. Accidents do happen in Bali and if you are not properly insured, hospitals and doctors will ask for cash payment and can deny treatment.
Yes. This is now a mandatory Requirement.
Don't bring more than the equivalent value of IDR 100,000,000 cash into the country (ca. USD 6,500). Otherwise you have to declare and pay taxes.
No. All requirements have been lifted.
As of 9th June 2023, travelers do NOT need to show proof of vaccination anymore. However the Indonesian government "suggests" to be fully vaccinated.
Governor Koster, tourism stakeholders, and local residents want to see a crackdown not only on illegal behavior by international visitors to the island but also on disgraceful behavior towards Balinese culture.
As outlined by Governor Koster in his Circular Letter 4 of 2023, these are the prohibited behaviors for tourists in Bali:
Our recommendations are based on over 30 years in the Travel Industry related to Bali