Passports:
MUST have AT LEAST 6 months remaining validity upon entry to Indonesia.
MAKE SURE you also have sufficient empty pages in your passport for visa/arrival stamp.
If planning to enter on longer-term visas, a longer remaining validity of 18 months is required.
LATEST NEWS:
VISA ON ARRIVAL: 92 nationalities are now eligible for NEW E-Visa On Arrival LINK:
https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/
See list of countries and more info below.
E- VISA is valid for a 30-day stay and valid to enter within 90 days of visa issuance
Cost IDR 500.000 ( equiv USD 35 ) or equiv EURO, GBP, SGD at applicable exchange rate or by Visa/Master Card at airport.
Be prepared to show either return or onward international air ticket on arrival.
Visa on Arrival EXTENSIONS:
Extendable ONE time for additional 30 days and must be done at least 7 days prior to your visa expiry.
Local visa agents can handle visa extensions- Cost ranges from Rp 850.000- Rp 1.200.000 for express service and will need to go down to Imigration office for Photo and fingerprints. If Paying for Visa on Arrival at airport, visa extension will need to be done at Imigration office.
E- VOA 30 days EXTENSION ONLINE: seems to not be working ( subject to change ) so be prepared to extend via visa agent.
NOTE re: 60 DAY Visa:
The 60 day stay can no longer be applied for as E-VOA online.
However it seems certain Indonesian Embassies or Consulates may be issuing 60-day Tourist Visas again. Check with lndonesian Consulates abroad.
92 Countries eligible for VOA ( Visa on Arrival ) or E-VOA
Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia- Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor Leste
Tunisia
Turkey
UAE
Ukraine
UK
USA
Uzbekistan
Vatican
Vietnam
ASEAN nationals may enter with a 30-day Visa FREE stay. This 30-day free entry is NON- extendable.
Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
Visitors from other than 92 countries listed may still apply for B211A (Business Visa also for Tourism purpose) via a local Visa Agent who acts as sponsor.
B211A Visa Regulations:
ANY nationality may apply for B211A E-visa
Costs start from approx USD 250 for 7-10 day process. USD 350 and up for express process.
Visa is valid for stay up to 60 days and may be extended up to six months.
Indonesia Customs Arrival Form
There is no Arrival Card for Indonesia but ALL ARRIVALS MUST complete a Customs Declaration ONLINE.
This can be done online within 3 days prior to arrival as airlines are no longer handing out the paper forms.
Complete Form OnLine and save the QR Code which officials will scan at the customs lane after baggage collection.
https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/
ALL ARRIVALS need to be FULLY VACCINATED ( 2 doses). Show proof on arrival either physical print out or Digital version.
International travelers below the age of 18 need not show proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
if NOT vaccinated, need to show medical letter stating valid health reason for not being able to take vaccine.
Airlines may have their own regulations to board flights, so do check with your airline if you are not fully vaccinated.
Flying domestic in Indonesia you may be asked to show proof of having had a Booster shot.
Health Insurance:
As of 08 June: International arrivals are NO longer be required to show proof of Health Insurance covering Covid. However it is always recommended visitors have health insurance while traveling and highly recommended also to have coverage which includes emergency evacuation.
AIRPORT ARRIVAL TRANSFER to your Hotel:
may be handled by any private transport, Hotel or Destination Management Company, Airport Taxi. In arrivals area there is also a GRAB Car Lounge.
Beware of Airport Driver Touts asking for high fares. BEST GO to FIXED PRICE AIRPORT TAXI COUNTER.
Denpasar Bali Airport DPS handles Domestic Flights from around the archipelago.
International flights are increasing with following services:
Singapore Airlines
Also flying from Singapore: SCOOT- budget carrier of Singapore Airlines and:
Air Asia, Garuda, JetStar Asia and KLM
from Australia: JetStar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, Batik Air, Garuda
Air Asia from KL, Bangkok DMK, Manila, Perth and new direct flight from Penang
Air New Zealand from Auckland
Batik Air from KL and gateways in Australia
Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong
Cebu Pacific from Manila
China Air Lines from Taipei
China Southern from Guangzhou
EVA Air from Taipei
Garuda from Singapore, Narita, Seoul and check on flights from Sydney, Melbourne
Korean Air from Seoul
Malaysia Airlines from KL
THAI from Bangkok BKK
Philippine Airlines from Manila
Vietjet Air from Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi
Xiamen Airlines from Mainland China
KLM from Amsterdam via Singapore
Emirates from Dubai
Qatar from Doha
Turkish Airlines from Istanbul
Domestic Arrivals into Bali:
Arrival into Bali by AIR or by FERRY from Java:
As of 29 AUG:
All Travelers over the age of 18 are required to have Booster Vaccinations for domestic travel.
** This does not apply to those who enter from abroad and continue with domestic connecting flight. A full vaccination with 2 doses is enough.
All travelers aged 6 to 17 are required to have full vaccination certificate ( 2 doses)
Children under 6 years of age are excluded from vaccination rules, but are obliged to carry out travel with a travel companion/parents who have complied with the Covid19 vaccination rule.
Travelers with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that prevent from receiving vaccinations have to provide a doctor's certificate from the Hospital stating that they are unable to take part in the Covid19 vaccination.
The above is new regulation until further notice.
Travel requirements for different destinations in Indonesia may be different:
Garuda Indonesia has a complete list of travel regulations on their website:
https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/id/en/news-and-events/kebijakan-operasional-terkait-covid19
Please monitor the situation with your airline or travel company for continued updates.
We so look forward to welcoming you to Bali!
Currency:
Indonesian Rupiah Rate of exchange is fluctuating around Rp 14,500 to 1 US Dollar.
Money Changers and ATM’s can be easily found in tourist centers. Usually exchange rate in town is slightly better than at the airport.
ATM machines are more common now and will give you cash in Rupiah only.
US Dollar Notes:
BRING CLEAN US DOLLAR BILLS: Any foreign currency notes that are soiled or torn are not accepted.
Better rate of exchange is given to USD 100 notes. Bills lower than USD 20 may not be exchanged.
LOCAL SIM CARDS are available at the airport or in Ubud offering Data packages that may be less expensive than data roaming paclage from your own country.
There are also new E-SIMs which means no need to rake out your own Sim Card.
If travel beyond Bali, need to make sure your SIM Card will work well around outer islands.
Climate
Located approx eight degrees south of the equator, Bali enjoys a tropical climate without the pressures of strong typhoons or cyclones further north or south. Travel to Bali at any time is nice. Weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable these years, but the rainy season is traditionally between December-March. The drier and less humid time is between June-September.
