What do I need to do before arriving in Bali?

For stays of longer than 30 days, a tourist or business visa must be arranged before arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival; your passport must also have at least two blank pages. Overstays are charged US$20 per day for up to 60 days.



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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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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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Visa: Travel for more than 30 days and travel for non-VOA purposes, including employment and journalism, requires that the appropriate visa be obtained from an Indonesian embassy or consulate before arrival. If you are traveling on an emergency passport, you must obtain a visa before arrival in Indonesia.

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Courses or boosters usually advised: Diphtheria; Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Rabies; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera; Hepatitis B; Japanese Encephalitis.

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Recently, Bali's Governor announced the introduction of a $10 tourist tax, which is expected to take effect in mid-2024. The tax will be a one-time fee that foreign visitors must pay electronically upon arrival to the island.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($22) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.70) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Bali for a couple is Rp1,339,645 ($89). So, a trip to Bali for two people for one week costs on average Rp16,477,133 ($1,098).

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Bring medicine to Indonesia Someone traveling to Indonesia and he/her brings medications must: bring a letter from the doctor which explains the drug's substance, prescription & dosage. have the same name written on the prescription and on the boarding pass. be used for personal purposes.

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Entry Requirements: It is no longer a requirement to wear a mask but it is advisable if you have symptoms. It is still recommended that travelers carry their vaccine cards when traveling. The Indonesian Government is no longer testing for COVID-19 and any resulting quarantine is no longer in effect.

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Bali is the largest of 17,508 islands that make up Indonesia and the Indonesian Rupiah is the only currency accepted in all of them. However, as Bali receives a lot of tourists on vacation Australian Dollars (AUD), American Dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR) are sometimes accepted and can be exchanged for IDR on the island.

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Get a Local SIM Card
Phone credit and data in Bali is very inexpensive when using a local SIM card. You need to make sure your phone is “unlocked” from your service provider before you travel. Click here to pre buy an Indonesian SIM and have it delivered to your hotel in Bali.

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You can carry cash up to USD 7,500 to Bali and if you are carrying more than that you need to declare your money.

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Although card may be accepted in larger Bali cities such as Denpasar, cash may be preferable in surrounding villages such as Ubud and Kuta. Travellers can use international ATMs in Denpasar and other major towns to withdraw cash and use it for further travel. They can also buy IDR in advance before travelling.

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The whole process usually takes around 15-30 minutes, depending on the number of arrivals at the time. After receiving your visa, you'll be able to enter Bali and stay for up to 30 days.

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