Bali Visa & Entry Guide: Everything You Need Before You Fly

Heading to Bali? Getting the latest visa and entry rules sorted first is a must.

Regulations shift from time to time, so knowing the facts before you go sets your trip — or your new life in Bali — off on the right foot.

We've broken down everything you'll need for entry, simple and straightforward.

＼Your eSIM, ready at the airport.／

What You'll Need to Enter Bali, At a Glance

Here's the full rundown.

Double-Check Your Passport's Remaining Validity

Your passport needs at least 6 months of validity left from the day you enter.

▼ Here's what Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website has to say:

"Entry into Indonesia requires at least 6 months of passport validity, plus a minimum of 2 blank visa pages."

 Have Your Onward or Return Ticket (E-Ticket) Ready

Entering on a tourist or long-stay basis? A one-way ticket alone won't work — you'll need proof of onward travel. (The one exception: travelers holding a work permit can enter one-way.)

Island-hopping after Bali? Pay close attention here — your ticket needs to depart Indonesia for another country.

Visa on Arrival (VOA): How to Get It and What It Costs

A visa is required to enter Indonesia (Bali) for pretty much any purpose — the only exceptions are APEC and diplomatic travel.

For tourism, that's the Visa on Arrival — better known as the VOA.

You've got two options:

① Apply online in advance

② Pick it up on arrival at the airport in Bali

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Applying Online in Advance

Head to the official E-Visa site, register an account, and work through the steps in order.

https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

Start from this screen.

Select visa type B-1 Tourism (Visa on Arrival).

Upload a photo of your passport and a photo of your face.

A phone selfie works fine for the face photo — just be sure to check the guidelines on how it should be framed.

Next, fill in your round-trip e-ticket details and passport number, then move on to payment.

Visa fee: IDR 500,000 (roughly US$31)

Aim to finish your application about 7 days before departure. We've heard from travelers who left it until 2 days out and missed the window.

Applying On Arrival at the Airport

The fee is the same whether you apply online in advance or at the airport.

So which is better? Opinions differ, but our take: apply online ahead of time.

 Filling Out Your Arrival Card

Since August 2025, arrival cards are submitted online through⇨All in Indonesia ・

▼ What you'll need to declare:

 Flight details (airline and flight number)

 Your passport (you'll need to scan it)

Scan your passport using your phone or computer camera.

A gray line will appear on screen to guide you in scanning the number beneath your passport photo.

You can technically do this on your phone after landing, but airport wifi can be spotty — we strongly recommend finishing it before you leave home.

All Indonesia sign-up page⇨Official Website

 How to Pay Bali's Tourist Tax

Every foreign visitor to Bali now pays a tourist tax of IDR 150,000 (roughly US$9) per person.

The funds go toward protecting Bali's environment and preserving its culture.

Pay Online in Advance, or at the Airport

The Indonesian Embassy recommends paying online ahead of your trip.

Head to Love Bali to pay⇨here.！

You can also pay at the international arrivals hall — just past customs, right before the area where drivers wait.

Note: this option isn't available at the domestic arrivals hall.

Once you submit the form, you'll get a QR code — screenshot it and keep it on your phone.

The Takeaway

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