Smooth Your Bali Arrival: Essential Steps to a Hassle-Free Experience

Planning a trip to Bali? Ensuring a smooth arrival is key to starting your vacation on the right foot. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the essential requirements, from passport checks to paying the tourist levy, so you can enjoy a hassle-free Bali experience.

Passport Health Check-Up: Before booking your flight, take a close look at your passport. Ensure that your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from your planned date of arrival in Bali. Immigration authorities are strict about this rule, and travelers with passports nearing expiration may be denied entry. Additionally, check for any ripped or broken pages. Damaged passports can cause delays or even prevent your entry into the country. If you find any issues, renew your passport before traveling.

Visa on Arrival: To avoid long queues and potential headaches at the airport, purchase your Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) before you travel. The official website to apply is molina.imigrasi.go.id. Once on the site, click "Apply" and select your country of passport issuance. Choose your visa type under "General, Family or Social," then select "Tourism, Family Visit, and Transit." Finally, opt for "B1 - Tourist (Visa On Arrival)" to complete the process.

Be extremely careful when reading the terms and conditions, especially when submitting your passport and personal photograph. Any mistake could lead to a visa rejection without a refund. If you're unsure about the image requirements, consider hiring a professional photo editor to ensure your submission meets all criteria—it's worth the investment for a seamless arrival.

Important: Visa requirements and processes can change, so we recommend contacting us for free assistance. We can check the latest information with the immigration staff to ensure your visa application is error-free.

Electronic Customs Declaration: Filling out the Electronic Customs Declaration is another crucial step. Visit ecd.beacukai.go.id to complete the form. Before you start, check the availability of your arrival date—this form can usually be filled out four days before your arrival. If your date isn’t available yet, wait until it is to avoid having to repeat the process.

Tourist Levy Payment: As of recent regulations, all international visitors to Bali are required to pay a tourist levy. This payment is mandatory and must be made via the Love Bali website at lovebali.baliprov.go.id. After making the payment, keep the receipt safe and carry it with you at all times. Some tourist attractions in Bali will ask to see this receipt as proof of payment.

Arrange an Airport Pickup: Arranging an airport pickup in advance is extremely important. With Bali Cashless, you can easily organize your airport pick-up by simply submitting your e-ticket and the number of people in your group. We will then send you a pricing offer. Once agreed, you will receive a secure payment link that can be paid using your debit or credit card. Paying upfront saves you time at the airport, allowing you to avoid the hassle of exchanging currency or withdrawing cash from an ATM.