Do you need a passport to go to Bali?

All American citizens traveling to Indonesia are strongly encouraged to carefully read the U.S. Department of State's Travel Advisory page for Indonesia. All visitors to Bali must have passports that have at least six months of validity and have two blank passport pages.



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VOA / e-VOA requirements
  1. passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival (or a scanned copy of your passport's biodata page for e-VOAs)
  2. Passport size photograph (for e-VOAs)
  3. proof of onward or return ticket.
  4. proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your trip.


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To enter Indonesia, your passport must have at least two blank pages and be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Indonesia. If your passport does not meet these requirements, you will be denied entry into Indonesia.

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Bali is Bali as usual, which is comfortable and safe to be visited, said Bali Governor Wayan Koster. Visitors will not be required to prove their marital status when checking into accommodation, and local officials will not carry out checks, Mr Koster said.

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The Visa on Arrival is initially issued for 30 days, and it can be extended once for another 30 days. If you plan on staying in Bali, Indonesia for more than 60 days or your country is not eligible for VOA, you may consider the B211A tourist visa.

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Whether you are American, Australian, French, or any other nationality you may want to stay longer in Bali or any other island. Generally, when you visit as a tourist you will get a VOA (Visa On Arrival) which allows you to stay 60 days. 30 days plus an extension of 30 days.

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Length of stay and types of Visa: If your stay is 30-days or less, please obtain a Tourist Visa upon your arrival into Bali, Indonesia. The cost is USD$35 which can be paid in cash or by credit card upon your entry into Denpasar's International Airport.

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The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Although the weather is ideal for travellers, the island is also subject to soupy, humid days throughout the year. Many shops offer sales and promotions; restaurants are less crowded in those mid-season months.

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Now, most of the time, you need to have a passport when traveling, but there are always a few exceptions.
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The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.

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As one estimate from online collaborative community MyLifeElsewhere put it, the cost of living in Bali is 41.6% lower than in the US.

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