Travel Tips
General Visa Requirement
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and have valid return ticket. The immigration officer at the port of entry may ask the passenger to produce any necessary documents (such as hotel reservaton and proof of finance).
Visa Free
Tourists holding passport from the following 90 countries and territories are eligible to enter and remain in Indonesia without a visa for 30 days. The visa free facility does not allow the change into other permits or visa extension.
Algeria |
Iceland |
Philippines |
Angola |
India |
Poland |
Argentina |
Ireland |
Portugal |
Austria |
Italy |
Qatar |
Azerbaijan |
Japan |
Romania |
Bahrain |
Jordan |
Russia |
Belarus |
Kazakhstan |
San Marino |
Belgium |
Kuwait |
Saudi Arabia |
Brunei |
Kyrgyzstan |
Seychelles |
Bulgaria |
Laos |
Singapore |
Cambodia |
Latvia |
Slovakia |
Canada |
Lebanon |
Slovenia |
Chile |
Liechtenstein |
South Africa |
China |
Lithuania |
South Korea |
Croatia |
Luxembourg |
Spain |
Cyprus |
Macau |
Suriname |
Czech Republic |
Malaysia |
Sweden |
Denmark |
Maldives |
Switzerland |
Dominica |
Malta |
Taiwan |
Ecuador |
Mexico |
Tanzania |
Egypt |
Monaco |
Thailand |
Estonia |
Morocco |
Timor-Leste |
Fiji |
Myanmar |
Tunisia |
Finland |
Netherlands |
Turkey |
France |
New Zealand |
United Arab Emirates |
Germany |
Norway |
United Kingdom |
Ghana |
Oman |
United States |
Greece |
Panama |
Vatican City |
Hong Kong |
Papua New Guinea |
Venezuela |
Hungary |
Peru |
Vietnam |
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
National of the following 4 countries may apply for a Visa on Arrival for a length of stay of 30 days by paying US$35 at 20 airports, 23 seaports and the Entikong land crossing.
Andorra |
Brazil |
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Australia |
Libya |
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Visa before Arrival
Nationals who are not eligible for visa free or VOA need to apply the visa at an Indonesian embassy or consulate.
Nationals from 10 following countries require an approval from Immigration Office in Indonesia before travelling for Business, Tourist and Social Visits purposes (this policy is called Indonesian Calling Visa).
Afghanistan |
Liberia |
Pakistan |
Cameroon |
Niger |
Somalia |
Guinea |
Nigeria |
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Israel |
North Korea | |
Non-ordinary Passports
Holders of non-ordinary passports issued by the following countries are allowed to visit Indonesia without a visa:
Afghanistan (D,S) |
Georgia (D, S) |
Portugal (D, S, SP) |
Argentina (D, O) |
Hungary (D, S) |
Russia (D, S) |
Austria (D, S) |
India (D, O) |
Slovakia (D, S) |
Azerbaijan (D, S) |
Iran (D, S) |
Slovenia (D, S) |
Bangladesh (D, O) |
Kazakhstan (D, S) |
South Korea (D, O) |
Belarus (D, O) |
Kyrgyzstan (D, S) |
Sri Lanka (D, O) |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (D, S) |
Macedonia (D, O) |
Suriname (D, S) |
Brazil (D, O) |
Mexico (D, O) |
Switzerland (D, S) |
Bulgaria (D, S) |
Moldova (D, O, S) |
Timor-Leste (D, O, S) |
China (D, S) |
Mongolia (D, O) |
Tunisia (D, SP) |
Croatia (D, S) |
Nicaragua (D, O, S) |
Turkey (D, S, SP) |
France (D, S) |
North Korea (D, O, S) |
United Arab Emirates (D, S) |
Colombia (D, O, S) |
Pakistan (D, O) |
Uruguay (D, O) |
Cuba (D, O) |
Paraguay (D, O) |
Venezuela (D, S) |
Ecuador (D, O, SP) |
Poland (D, S) |
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D - Diplomatic Passports O - Official Passports S - Service Passports SP - Special Passports |
Customs Regulations
Prohibited Items
Weapons, narcotics and pornography are prohibited to bring into Bali. Pets are strictly banned to prevent the spread of rabies.
Alcohol & Tobacco
A person is allowed to bring only a maximum of one litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume into Indonesia.
Photographic equipment, typewriters, laptop computers and radios are admitted, provided that they are taken out on departure. All these should be declared via a customs declaration form that must be completed before arrival.
Currencies and National Treasures
A person is not allowed to import or export Indonesian currency exceeding IDR 5 million. In addition, the export of national treasures is frowned upon - genuine antiques, tortoise shell, crocodile skins and ivory are not allowed to be taken out of Indonesia.
Local Currency
The local currency is called Rupiah. It is in circulation in these notes - 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 and these coins - 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000.
For currency conversion online, click here.
Bali Time
Bali Time Zone is GMT +8hours.
Credit Cards
Major credit cards are acceptable in most hotels along with American dollar traverler's cheques.
Electricity
Most hotels use 220 volts, 50 cycles and a round, two-pronged slim plug. Bathroom shaver plugs usually have a transformer switch. We suggest that you bring along an adaptor for your applicance.
Getting Around
Airport transfers are provided by the management of Villa Layang Bulan.
Traveling around Bali is easy because wherever you go you will find helpful locals who would offer you advice and directions.
Car rental usually costs between US$25 and US$40 a day (24 hours) including insurance depending on what kind of car you choose.
Motorcycle rental is between US$5 to US$8 per day (24 hours) including insurance.
Many taxis are not metered so it is advisable to negotiate the fare before boarding. For reliable taxi service, you may call one of the following companies with your handphone:
* Blue Bird Taxi @ 701111
* Taksi Praja @ 289191, 289090
* Taksi Bali @ 701111
Make sure the meter is switched on and flag up is 5,000Rp before the driver starts driving.
Bemos are a unique form of transport. They are mini-vans plying as commuter buses. You simply hail the driver and negotiate the fare that suits you both.
For sightseeing, you can book half and full day tours at reasonable prices with reliable tour companies through the management of Villa Layang Bulan.
Driving License
If you wish to hire a car you must be over 18 years of age and posses an International Driver's License or license from ASEAN countries.
Medical
AEA International (Medical Evac) - Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40, Denpasar.
Tel : 228996
Bali International Medical Center - Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X Denpasar. Tel : 761263
Rumah Sakit Dharma Husada (Hospital) - Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.50, Denpasar. Tel : 227560
Kuta Clinic - Jl. Raya Kuta No.100X, Kuta. Tel : 753268
Nusa Dua Clinic - Jl. Pramata No. 81A, Nusa Dua. Tel : 771324
Rumah Sakit Umum Sanglah (Hospital) - Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Tel : 227911
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance: 118
Fire: 113
Police: 110
Search & Rescue: 51111
Red Cross: 26465
Operator Assisted Calls
Within Indonesia: 100
International: 101
Directory Information
Bali: 108
Indonesia: 106
Credit Card Enquiries
American Express:
Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur. Tel : 288511 ext. 111
Mastercard:
Bank Central Asia, Jl. Cokroaminoto, Denpasar. Tel : 222652
Visa Card:
Bank Duta, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 165, Denpasar. Tel : 226578
Traditional Markets
Badung - This is the market where you can buy fruits, vegetables, meat as well as handicrafts - it is only 20 minutes from Kuta by taxi
Sukawati - A famous traditional handicraft market - it takes 45 minutes from Kuta
Ubud - This picturesque town represents a lot of traditional arts and handicrafts. You will also find other tourist attractions here, such as the famous Antonio Blanco museum, Monkey Forest, Royal Temple - it takes an hour from Kuta.