Your pre-Bali visit requirements for 2024
Passport
Ticket
Visa
Customs/Tourist Levy
Got Your Passport?
Now check it!
Check every page and make sure it does not have any tears or pen marks, water marks, ink blurs on any page, and that the cover is not damaged (also, not bent, so don't put it in your pocket).
Indonesia is very fussy about this, if your airline lets your board they can be fined.. You will be sent straight back if you arrive in Indonesia with a damaged passport.
Check your passport Expiry Date!
You must have at least 6 months left on your passport from the date you plan to enter Indonesia.
Who requires a Visa?
ALL FOREIGNERS REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER INDONESIA
Visa on arrival (VOA) is available either, at the airport upon arrival, or online before you come - it gives you up to 30 days in Indonesia, available for 97 countries - the cost is 500,000 IDR
Currently there is not VOA for a shorter stay, however a 7 day VOA is coming...watch this space
This is a single entry visa only. If you leave Indonesia, even for one day, you will need to purchase another visa on arrival
Not on the VOA List?
You will need to purchase a 60 day visa before you arrive
You will need to purchase a 60 day visa before you arrive
10 ASEAN Countries do not need to pay for a visa for 30 days, however, if you want to extend or longer than you need to pay for a VOA. You can apply for your visa exemption on the official e-visa website.
PAYING FOR YOUR VISA BEFORE YOU VISIT
Make Sure you use the official Government Website
Got your Return Plane Ticket?
Make sure you have a return ticket (or through ticket) OUT of Indonesia or your airline may not let you check in to your flight to Bali!
Your ticket needs to be for departure in less 30 days from arrival date, you will need this if you get your visa online.
Your will need one if you get your visa upon arrival in Bali
If you have a visa for 60 days, some airlines can insist for a ticket out within 60 days
Customs Declaration & Bali Tourism Levy
Customs Declaration is now on-line - Bali Airport
NOTE: You cannot fill in the Customs Declaration prior to 72 hours before your flight departure. You can do it at the airport you are departing from, while waiting for your plane at the gate
Bali Foreign Tourist Levy - Applicable for entry from 14 February 2024
Bali Tourist Android App
Bali Tourist Levy iPhone App
Bali Tourist Levy Website Pay Online
Bali Contingency Plan
Things you need to plan for before coming
Tips for Planning Your Bali Holiday
First Time To Bali? We have some Tips
Do's and Don'ts in Bali
Etiquette and Cuture in Bali
Bringing in Prescription Medication?
Immigration
Got Children under 14?
If they are not tall enough they can't use the Auto gates, Immigration Officials will direct you to the desks (they may even take your kids through for you if not too busy)
Got Children under 5 or a Family Member over 70?
Line up at immigration (look for the line for 'Seniors and Young Children' on the right)
Can you do it all at the Airport?
IF YOUR COUNTRY IS ON THE VOA LIST, YES
You can pay for your VOA at the airport in cash, or by credit card.
The cost is 500,000 IDR per person (including children and infants)
Most foreign currency is accepted at the VOA payment desk and your change will be given in Indonesian rupiah.
Allow up to 30 minutes if you wish to buy the VOA at the airport upon arrival
You may not be able to do use the AutoGates if you do not do your visa before arrival (unless you have email access, as Immigration can email you the visa from the immigration desk)
Customs Declaration at the Airport
Allow up to 20 minutes if you wish to fill the CUSTOMS DECLARATION at the airport computers (after you have collected your baggage).
Not available in paper form on the plane.
Tourist Levy at the Airport
For the Tourism Levy, a desk is currently in the arrivals hall right, before you leave the airport.
Travel Insurance?
It's no longer a requirement to have Travel Insurance with Covid Cover.
At C.Bali we always recommend Travel Insurance.
Can You Stay Longer than 30 Days?
Want to Stay Longer?
You can extend the 30 day visa, one time only, for another 30 days. Either online (if you registered an account on the e-visa website) or at immigration if you bought your visa at the airport
For any renewal of a visa, make sure your passport still has another 6 months until expiry at the time you want to apply.
Summary of Current International Entry Regulations
Bali Tourist Levy
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM LEVY of 150,000 for foreign tourists entering Bali effective 14 February 2024. Bali Governor Regulation Number 6 of 2023 and Law Number 15 of 2023 concerning the Province of Bali. Payable before you come on LoveBali App, or at Bali airport using a credit card (no cash payments). NOTE: This is not a Visa and does not replace the VOA. It is only applicable for entering Bali, not other areas in Indonesia
International Entry/Domestic Travel
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT as at 10 June 2023 No. SE/00082/PK/06/2023/64 from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia states that it is no longer a requirement to show proof of vaccination.
Satusehat App download - no longer required
No. SE/00082/PK/06/2023/64 from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia states that it is no longer a requirement to download the SATUSEHAT Application.
Health Regulations
Effective, 31st December 2022, under Presidential Regulation Nomor 53 Tahun 2022 regarding Community Activity. Restrictions have been lifted. Restaurants no longer have restrictions on opening hours or capacity.
COVID COVER Insurance - no longer required
SATUAN TUGAS PENANGANAN COVID-19 ADDENDUM SURAT EDARAN NOMOR 19 TAHUN 2022, dated 8 June has removed the proof of ownership of health insurance which includes financing for handling COVID-19 and medical evacuation to a referral hospital with a minimum coverage value.
PCR Test - no longer required to enter Indonesia
Circular Letter Number 19 of 2022 dated 18 May 2022 now states that there is no PCR test required to enter Indonesia. This has not changed in latest Circular Letter Number 25 of 2022 dated 1 September 2022
Hotel Booking
No hotel booking is required for fully vaccinated travellers...Since Regulation Number 17 (SE Nomor 17), The latest Regulation is SE Nomor 19. Remains the same Circular Letter Number 25 of 2022 dated 1 September 2022
New Criminal Code - Sex Before Marriage
Under the new laws, which will take up to 3 years for transition to the new Criminal Code, a family member of the Indonesian involved must make a formal complaint.
PCR Testing in Bali
As of 6 April 2022, a PCR test is no longer needed upon arrival in Bali for fully vacinnated tourists. A test will only be conducted at the tourists' expense if their temperature check reads more than 37.5 degrees. Remains the same as at Circular Letter Number 25 of 2022 dated 1 September 2022
Overstay
Please be aware that the fee for overstaying your visa is 1 million rupiah per day. Immigration count the date of arrival as day 1.