Bali travel requirements
Travel requirements for International Travelers:
All foreign travelers (foreign nationals) who will enter the territory of the Republic of Indonesia shall adjust their travel documents to ensure compliance with the provisions regarding the foreign travellers allowed to enter the territory of Indonesia, which include Covid-19 vaccination certificates, RT-PCR examination provisions, quarantine period, and the use of Peduli Lindungi application.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of the visit.
A visa if the traveller is not an Indonesian citizen or from one of the 43 countries listed above eligible for a visa-on-arrival.
Proof of full vaccination, including booster shot.
A negative Covid-19 PCR test taken at least 48 hours before departure has to be submitted on arrival in Bali.
Upon arrival at the entry points, travellers must undergo a COVID-19 symptom check, including a body temperature check, with the following conditions :
If there is no symptom of COVID-19 and body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius, travellers will not be required to undergo RT-PCR examination upon arrival
If there is any symptom of COVID-19 or body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius: travellers will be required to undergo an RT-PCR examination upon arrival.
If you have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 a maximum of 30 days before departure and you have been declared inactive in transmitting COVID-19, an exception is made from the obligation to show a COVID-19 vaccination card/certificate and a negative RT-PCR result before departure on condition that you agree to a PCR upon arrival and attach a doctor’s certificate or COVID-19 recovery certificate from the Government Hospital of the country of departure or the ministry that carries out government affairs in the health sector in the country of departure stating that the person concerned is no longer actively transmitting COVID-19.
Travellers who test “negative” for COVID-19 upon arrival in Bali are free to continue to destinations across Bali.
Those testing positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate at an approved quarantine hotel until they can produce a “negative” test result.
Elderly travellers suffering from co-morbidities will be hospitalized. If they test negative for COVID-19 on their third day, they may start their vacation in Bali.
Domestic travellers
Fully vaccinated
a negative antigen test issued within 24 hours
a QR code must be embedded in the test result and must be issued from a government-approved testing facility
proof of vaccination
the Peduli Lindungi App must be installed along with a completed eHAC
Partially vaccinated
a negative PCR Test issued within 72 hours
a QR code must be embedded in the test result and must be issued from a government-approved testing facility
proof of vaccination
the Peduli Lindungi App must be installed along with a completed eHAC
Travellers with underlying conditions who are medically unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination must produce a formal recommendation from a physician of a state-owned hospital.
What kind of visa do I need to visit Bali?
Below are the current types of visas and stay permits allowing foreign nationals to enter Indonesia.
Visa on arrival (VoA)
Visitor visas, including but not limited to:
211 A Visa: This visa includes tourist, emergency, business, film, medical visit, official visit, yachters and G20 or the 144th International Parliamentary Union (IPU) meetings.
211B Visa: This visa includes foreign workers on probation.
Limited stay visa, including but not limited to:
C312 Visa (work visa)
C313 Visa(1-year foreign investment projects in Indonesia)
C314 Visa (2-year foreign investment projects in Indonesia)
C316 Visa (educational visits)
C317 Visa (family reunification)
Please note that the Visa On Arrival (VoA) is allowed now following the lifting of the quarantine restriction.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Recently the Indonesian government allowed all inbound travellers from 43 countries below to get Visa on Arrival (VoA):
Australia
The United States of America
The United Kingdom
Germany
The Netherlands
France
Qatar
Japan
South Korea
Canada
Italy
New Zealand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Malaysia
Thailand
Singapore
Brunei Darussalam
Vietnam
Laos
Myanmar
Cambodia
Philippines
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Argentina
Belgium
Brazil
Denmark
Finland
Hungary
India
Mexico
Myanmar
Norway
Poland
Seychelles
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tunisia.
Vietnam
All travellers from the countries mentioned above are subject to these conditions below to acquire their Visa on Arrival (VoA):
Must be fully vaccinated or have received a booster
Have a negative PCR test result before departure
Proof of payment of hotel bookings for a minimum of four days in Bali
Have health insurance that guarantees COVID-19 treatment according to the provisions
Undergo another PCR test at the arrival gate of Bali
Travellers with negative results may explore the Island of the Gods, whereas those with positive results are required to undergo isolation at the hotel and take another PCR test on the third day
Negative PCR test results on the third day mean the travellers can continue their travels on the fourth day
Elderly overseas travellers who are tested positive and have comorbidities will be immediately hospitalized
Visa on arrival for 30 days and non-extendable will cost Rp 500.000 or USD 34,70 and it will be available to all regions in Indonesia. You can check for the details of visa prices here.
B211A visit visa (tourism visa)
While there are various types of visit visas, those looking to travel to Bali for the purpose of tourism need only to obtain the B211A visa for tourism. The B211A visa is a single visit e-visa valid for 60 days and is extendable for a maximum of four times. Each extension allows you to stay for an extra 30 days.
Please note, however, that while the B211A visa is an e-visa and can be obtained online, actually applying for the e-visa requires you to enlist the services of an Indonesian visa agent who will apply on your behalf and act as your sponsor.
Applying for the B211A visa requires the following:
a scanned copy of your passport
a coloured passport size photograph
proof of at least one vaccination dose
your bank statement in the form of a PDF file. Account balance must show at least USD 1,500
valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 25,000
The entire process usually takes 10 working days. The visa fee is USD 50.
What are the things that are open right now in Bali?
In line with the government’s level 3 community restrictions, the following applies.
The operational hours of restaurants, cafes and bars continue to be limited but can now accommodate up to 50 per cent of their total capacity. The maximum dining time allowed is 60 minutes and up to two people are allowed at a table.
Shopping malls are allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity until 10 PM.
Supermarkets, traditional markets, grocery stores, and stores selling daily needs are allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity until 10 PM.
No limitation on pharmacies and drug stores. They may be open for 24 hours.
Public facilities (public areas, public parks and other public venues closed.
Gyms may operate at 50 percent capacity
All places of worship (Mosques, Churches, Temples, Viharas, Pagodas) may operate at 75 percent capacity or a maximum of 75 people.
Most tourist destinations are open at 50 percent of their total capacity or a maximum of 50 people.
In most cases, mask-wearing is mandatory and the PeduliLindungi app is required to enter malls, supermarkets, ho
