Should you carry your passport with you in Bali?

In Indonesia, you will need your passport only to enter and leave the country, and to prolong visa or receive money transfers. For the rest of time, keep your documents in a safe place, preferably separate from money.



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The legal drinking age is 21. Gambling is illegal in Indonesia. Under Indonesian law, visitors must always carry identification on their person. In some instances, it's illegal to take photographs in Indonesia.

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In any event, it'll certainly take some time, and it's not going to be a particularly pleasant process. The bottom line: always, always, always keep your passport on your person or in your personal item — one that will never be gate-checked.

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Mexican immigration authorities could ask you to present both your passport and entry permit if applicable at any point and may detain you while they review your immigration status if you are not carrying your passport and proof of legal status in Mexico, or if you have overstayed your authorized stay.

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A lot of readers opt for a portable safe, as it ensures that no matter where they're headed, they'll always have a super secure place to keep their passports and other valuables. They can also be secured to the inside of your bag in many of the other scenarios listed above!

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The answer, in many places, is yes. Sometimes hotels may legally demand that you hand over your passport when you check in. In some countries, hotels may be required under local law to retain copies of guests' passport information, a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed with me.

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You can leave it at the Airbnb or take it with you. You'll be fine either way!

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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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  • PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED.
  • Narcotics (drugs)
  • Psychotropic Substances.
  • FIRE –ARM AND AMMUNITION.
  • FIREWORKS.
  • DEFINED BOOKS AND PRINTED MATERIALS.
  • AUDIO AND/ OR VISUAL RECORDING MEDIA.
  • TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.


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As mentioned above Cash is still a very important form of payment in Bali, particularly in the smaller shops and also when you need to pay for your transportation, or if you need gasoline. The 100,000 bills are the largest bills. It's useful if you take also some smaller bills with you.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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You want a copy of all your identification – one for each checked bag. Keep a hard copy of your documents in your carry-on and each checked bag of luggage with which you are traveling, in case any of them go missing during the trip. These copies can help you in multiple situations.

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Look for a place in your hotel room where people wouldn`t think that it would be there, like under the TV or at the edge of the carpet. When the edge of the carpet can be pulled up and it is covered by furniture, people will not notice it there. When you get back after a day out, make sure to check on it immediately.

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Of course, handing over your personal identification can be risky, even if you're giving it to a reputable hotel with (most likely) trustworthy employees. If a hotel asks for your passport, it's most likely that it is required for you to hand it over.

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There is a law in Spain that tourists need to carry their passports or national ID cards with them at all times, in case they are stopped by any police force.

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