Can tourists drive motorbikes in Bali?

An international motorcyclists' license is mandatory to ride a motorbike in Bali. If you haven't already arranged for one in your home country, rental shops can usually help you out for you for a fee.



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You [should] not roam about the island using motorbikes, without wearing shirts or clothes, no helmet, and even without a licence, Governor I Wayan Koster said. Under the proposals tourists would use cars provided by travel agents instead.

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By June 2023, the Government of Indonesia no longer asks for proof of vaccination, PCR test results, the SATUSEHAT app installed, travel insurance covering COVID-19, or face masks. Entry requirements can change in the blink of an eye, so always check them out before you head to Bali.

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According to Indonesian law, foreign visitors are required to have an international driver's license to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Bali. At the same time, category A is required for driving a motorbike, and category B is required for driving a car.

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Helmets are compulsory although you would never believe it when you see a family of 5 on one motorbike. The exception to the helmet rule is ceremonies where the men are allowed to wear their traditional Udeng (headdress as shown in the main photo) to ceremonies instead of helmets.

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Bali by scooter or car If you're thinking of travling on your own, it's better to ride a motorcycle instead of a car in Bali, due to the road conditions (there are roads with so many potholes that it is more convenient to avoid them with the scooter) and the price of rental cars in Bali.

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Governor Of Bali Formally Bans Tourists Hiring Mopeds Directly From Locals. The Governor of Bali has made a series of announcements that will heavily impact travelers planning their trip to the island.

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UK passport holders must hold a visa to go on vacation to Indonesia, including to the island of Bali. Visa requirements also apply to British children. Every traveler needs a separate online visa for Indonesia, even infants and children included on their parent's passports.

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These are additional vaccinations for Bali which may be recommended depending on where you are traveling, the length of your stay and other factors:
  • Hepatitis A. ...
  • Typhoid. ...
  • Rabies. ...
  • Yellow Fever. ...
  • Japanese Encephalitis. ...
  • Hepatitis B.


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Although Bali is making efforts to stamp out badly behaved tourists, on the whole, the island is very lenient when it comes to unmarried couples. Sex outside of marriage has been illegal in Indonesia for decades. However, it was the case that charges could only be bought by an aggrieved spouse in the case of an affair.

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The best way to get around Bali is with a hired car and driver. This option gives you the freedom of roaming around the country without the hassle of having to drive yourself. Biking is another option, just be prepared to weave through chaotic traffic.

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