Entry requirements for Bali – Save time by applying before you get to Indonesia
If you’re planning a trip to Bali, Indonesia, you’ll want to be across your entry requirements.
To help streamline your arrival, we’re sharing all of the links required to complete your arrival documentation in advance.
If you’d prefer (or if you just run out of time), everything can be processed when you land, but expect delays.
Because of this, we highly recommend getting yourself organised in advance.
Here’s what you need to arrange…
Photo: Stacey Hodgman, GTT member.
Photo: Jodie Varley, GTT member.
Everything you need to do before arriving on vacation in Bali, Indonesia
Short on time?
If you’re from New Zealand, Australia, the United States or any of these countries, and you want to visit Indonesia for less than 60 days, you’ll want to apply for:
Bali/Indonesian visas
Indonesian Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival (B1 Tourist Visa): stays of less than 60 days
Most travellers visiting Bali/Indonesia will be eligible for an exemption or visa on arrival.
Though these can be applied for when you land in Bali, we recommend organising one in advance through the official government website.
Tourists from ASEAN countries (like, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand), should apply for a visa exemption ahead of their visit to Bali.
Most people from other parts of the world (approximately 100 countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the United States) require a visa on arrival – but this can be applied for in advance to speed things up.
These visas allow visitors to stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days. They can also be extended to allow an additional 30 days.
A visa on arrival (which, remember, can be applied for in advance) costs IDR 500,000 (USD 30/AUD 50/NZD 55) per person, plus a small service fee.
How to complete the form online
For ‘Airport / Port” choose ‘Bandara Internasional Ngurah Rai‘ – this is the international Airport in Denpasar. In full it is called I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, or DPS for short.
Have valid passports ready for everyone in your group (as the system will scan them) and a credit card ready.
Spending more than 60 days in Indonesia?
If you plan to spend more than 60 days in Indonesia, and you want to apply for your visa in advance, you’ll need to use Indonesia’s older visa portal.
It works fine, but is a more laborious experience, requiring a passport photo and PDFs for your passport and itinerary.
The 60 day visa can again be extended, allowing 120 days in the country.
Bali Tourist Levy
Though there are a few exemptions, most visitors to Bali are also required to pay a tourist levy.
At the time of writing, this costs IDR 150,000 (USD 9.25/AUD 14.85/NZD 16.40) per person.
As with all of these documents, it’s important that you enter your name as it appears on your passport.
You can pay your tourist levy up to 100 days before you enter Bali.
Customs declaration for arrival into Bali
Before departing for Indonesia, you’ll need to complete a customs declaration.
This can be done up to 3 days before your arrival in Bali.
There is no charge to complete this form.
And there you have it – three essential steps that most people are required to complete before arriving in Bali, Indonesia.
Get your paperwork completed online, ahead of your visit, to significantly speed up your arrival on vacation – and get to poolside cocktails sooner!
