Bali Entry Requirements for Tourists (August 2022)

I've been in Bali for almost a month now.  

It was pretty straightforward getting into Bali, although the lineups at the airport were realllllly long.

Here are the current official travel requirements for tourists entering Bali as of August 2022.

Covid-19 related requirements

• 18+ years old travellers must be fully vaccinated with proof (i.e. international vaccine certificate from your country).
• No pre-departure testing needed 🎉
• COVID-19 health insurance is NOT required
• Download the the Peduli Lindungi mobile app for checking into places – iOS / Android .
  (They never actually checked for this when I went through customs.  In Bali, only a couple of the fancier shopping malls required to use it.)

General entry requirements

• Have a valid entry visa (most countries can buy a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at the airport, which is valid for 30 days).  More details below.
• Must have a return or ongoing flight ticket from Bali (this is usually checked by the airline when checking in)
• Passport valid for at least 6 more months
• Complete online customs declaration (Link: https://bcngurahrai.beacukai.go.id/ecd/?h=beranda).  If you forget, you can also do it at the airport in Bali, but doing it online first will save you some time.

Getting Visa on Arrival in Bali

Most countries are eligible to purchase a Visa on Arrival at the Bali airport (i.e. Denpasar International Airport).  The visa will allow you to stay for 30 days.  You can extend it for another 30 days if you wish after entering Bali.  

The cost is 500,000 IDR per person (about $35 USD).  

Most South East Asian countries (ASEAN) do not need a visa.  

If you are not on the list of countries below, or you want to stay longer than 60 days, then you need to apply for an e-visa (B211A).  You can use an agent to make things easier (like from Bali.com)

The Visa on Arrival process

I had never done a Visa on Arrival before, so did not really know what to expect.  Luckily, it was pretty straightforward.

After lining up to check your vaccine certificate, you go to another lineup to purchase your VOA.

The cost is 500,000 IDR per person (about $35 USD).  You can pay by cash, or by credit card.  

If paying by cash, they have a list of currencies they accept with fixed rates (e.g. $35 USD, $50 AUD, etc.).  Not all currencies are accepted (e.g. New Zealand Dollars).  They also don't provide change, so you need exact amounts.

Depending on the day, it may be more worthwhile to pay by card.  

On the day I went, I had no cash, so swiped my Visa card.  I checked my account afterwards, and saw that I only payed $33.65 USD per person.  Saved over $1.  Woohoo! 🤣

Conclusion

Getting into Bali is pretty straightforward if you're fully vaccinated and on the list of countries eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA).

Just be prepared to stand in line for a really long time.  I think we spent over 2 hours going through various lines (vaccine check, visa on arrival purchase, customs). 😴

My 30 day tourist visa for Bali is expiring soon.  Next stop... Malaysia!

Sources:

• https://www.welcomebacktobali.com/blog/entry-exit-requirements/visa-entry-requirements
• Personal experience