Yes, you need a Visa for traveling to Bali, unless you are a national of one of the 9 ASEAN countries, Hongkong, Columbia or Timor Leste and stay less than 30 days)

For tourists and standard visits (not for working) there are two Visas available. Which Visa depends on your nationality, travel purpose and length of stay. Please click on the button below to check what applies to you.

Yes, travelers have to fill in a Customs Declaration Form when entering into Indonesia

Here is all you need to know about the Electronic Customs Declaration form for Indonesia / Bali and the official link

Customs Declaration Form 

The new tourist tax is effective since 14th February 2024 (Tourist Levy for INTERNATIONAL visitors)

• The Fee is IDR 150,000 per person (ca. USD 10 and AUD 15)
• The tourist tax (levy) is a local tax that the Bali administration government implemented. It is only related to Bali and not to Indonesia
• Be careful about Scammer sites, which mushroomed since the tax has been introduced. 

For the official tax payment link and more information on who has to pay, exemptions please click below:

Due ti the MPOX virus threat, Indonesia implemented a new requirements for all international travelers:

• Since 30.Aug every international traveler needs to fill in a health pass form due to MPOX. 
• Also necessary for children

Official MPOS Health Pass form

Your Passport needs to be valid at least 6 months from day of arrival. There are No exceptions! The airport staff might not let you board, and for sure immigration officers they will send you back! Make sure your passport is valid.

More Passport Requirements so you won't get denied entry into Indonesia

Yes, as per regulations you do need a return ticket (or onwards ticket) when you arrive in Bali. 

Already when applying for the Visa you might need one, depending on which Visa you are applying for.

Sometimes you might not even have to show the ticket to anyone when you arrive, but it could happen.

What happens if I arrive without a return or onward ticket?

If you don't have a return ticket, the officers might ask you to buy one right there and then, otherwise they won't let you into the country. 

Yes you can order an eSIM for Bali online.

Our partner provides eSIM allowing you to connect to the internet quickly the moment you arrive in Indonesia ( or before you board, whatever suits you best). To get online quickly when you arrive can be very helpful.

Order  your Travel / Tourist eSIM Online

If you purchase our Digital Discount Card for Bali, our BaliCard, you will get a FREE 1GB eSIM for free, which you can then top-up if you are happy with the service.

BALICARD & Free eSIM

A medical travel insurance is NOT mandatory anymore when you arrive in Indonesia as a tourist. But it's highly recommendable you 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. 

Don't have a medical travel insurance?

Get your medical travel insurance for Bali / Indonesia and beyond online

International Travel Insurance / Nomad Insurance / Medical Travel Insurance for 4 weeks or longer. 

Info, Prices & Signup 

The Code of Bali Airport is DPS (Denpasar)

The DPS airport is actually located south of Kuta, not in Denpasar

Name: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

Bali (Airport Denpasar DPS) is very well connected internationally. Plenty of budget and international carriers are operating flights to Bali Airport.

More information about Bali Airport, arrivals and departure...

Don't bring more than the equivalent value of IDR 100,000,000 cash into the country (ca. AUD 10,000). Otherwise you have to declare and pay taxes.

Yes, the fares to Jakarta from outside Indonesia can be significantly cheaper, depending on the season you intend to travel. Backpackers who have more time than money sometimes choose that route. 

After landing in Jakarta you would then take a domestic flight with one of the budget airlines on the same day to Bali.

Airlines such as Citilink, Super Air Jet, Batik Air, Air Asia, Lion Air, and Garuda are flying to Bali several times a day. Ticket price one way: 50-150USD.

If you choose this option it's good to at least have 4h difference between your arrival in Jakarta and the next flight to Bali. Because you will have to go through immigration, pick up your luggage and then go to the terminal to catch your domestic flight.