Posted November 9, 2022

Bali Travel Regulations & Travel Requirements

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Updated Travel Rules and Requirements for Bali

There are two main aspects that tourists need to pay attention to in order to understand which regulations apply to them. General Travel Requirements with respect to Covid & Vaccination Regulations, and Visa Regulations. The following FAQ will guide you through the requirements so you can plan your trip effectively.

Can I visit Bali now?

Yes, foreign tourists can now visit Indonesia. Most travel restrictions have been lifted and visa regulations have been relaxed.

Do I need a Visa?

Depends on your nationality, purpose of travel and length of stay.

What are the vaccination and quarantine requirements for traveling to Bali?

1. FULLY VACCINATED (can travel)

Tourists who have been vaccinated with 3 doses (booster), are not required to have a negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result when traveling.

Travelers who are vaccinated with 1 dose or 2 doses are not allowed to travel domestically.

2. UNVACCINATED (only with medical exemption letter)

Tourists who are not/have not been vaccinated for medical reasons, both certain health conditions and comorbidities, must include a certificate from a specialist doctor from a government hospital.

You can not enter Bali-Indonesia, if you choose to be unvaccinated because of personal choice (other than medical conditions).

3. ONE DOSE (only if recovered)

If you received only one dose due to recovering from Covid-19, you must have a recovery certificate explaining that you are not actively transmitting Covid-19.

You can not travel to Bali without recovery certificate if you only received 1 dose of vaccine.

4. PROOF OF VACCINATION

You must have proof (digital/print) of Covid Vaccination, (last dose must be taken 14 days before traveling to Indonesia).

5. DATE OF VACCINATION (Expiry)

For now Indonesia does not see the date when the vaccination has been carried out. Only the number of vaccinations is controlled.

6. QUARANTINE

At this point there is no longer a requirement to be quarantined. Either you are eligible to enter Indonesia under the above regulations, or you are unable to travel to Indonesia.

7. AIRLINES

Regulations are subject to change and some authorities and airlines may be more stringent than others in enforcing regulations. Sometimes airlines even struggle to stay up to date and may ask for paperwork, which is effectively no longer needed. Be sure to also check for airline requirements for traveling to Indonesia.

8. Disclaimer

we do not represent any government or official authority with regards to covid related travel regulations. We do our best to stay up-to-date and provide clear information and only share regulations that have been officially confirmed by the government. However we are not responsible for inaccurate information and regulatory changes

What regulation apply for childern?

Travelers aged 6-17 years who have been vaccinated in 2 doses, do not need to show the results of the rapid antigen test or RT-PCR. As for travelers aged 6-17 years with 1 dose of vaccination, they are not allowed to travel domestically. The COVID-19 vaccination exemption applies to travelers aged 6-17 who come from overseas travel.

Children under the age of 6 years are allowed to board the plane, without the need to meet the vaccination requirements and are not required to show the results of the Rapid Antigen or PCR test when traveling, but must be accompanied by a parent or travel companion who has met the provisions of the COVID-19 vaccination, and applies strict health protocol.

Do I still need a PCR test?

PCR Test BEFORE Arrival in Bali / Indonesia is not needed anymore.

However…..

If travellers are showing symptoms or show an increased temperature at the temperature check-point upon arrival…

Test is taken at the airport before you get to the immigration checkpoint (or harbour).
These travellers must go directly to their accommodation after leaving the airport and wait for the test result inside the room. They can not leave the room before the PCR test received (and negative).
or, travellers might have to wait for the test result at the airport

If you are tested positive

with no or mild symptoms you will have to isolate in a “quarantine accommodation” (Akomodasi Karantina) appointed by the government. Until the PCR tests returns negative! Or self-isolation at your own accommodation.
If you have “medium to severe symptoms” you will have to be isolated and be taken to a government hospital.

What other documents and what do I need to prepare to travel to Bali or Indonesia during the Pandemic?

Other MANDATORY Requirements

If your nationality is not part of the 9 ASEAN countries (Visa Exemption) you need at least a Visa on Arrival. If you country is not listed for Visa on Arrival, you would need to arrange a B211A Visit Visa before your arrival.
Download the PeduliLindungi App and create an account. (The registration of the International e-HAC – Indonesia electronic health alert card) is for now NOT necessary anymore). If for some reasons you cannot create an account make sure the app is at least installed.
Customs declaration Form: E-CD (Electronic Custom Declaration) if you are arriving in Bali
Return ticket – airlines and also the immigration authorities can insist that you have a return ticket that is within the time-frame of your visa validity,
Passport, needs to be valid at least 6 months from day of arrival.
The passport needs at least one empty page.

How is the COVID situation in Bali? Do we need to wear masks?

The situation is overall well under control.
Wearing masks in outside and on the roads is mandatory according to the updated regulations (SATGAS Covid 19 Task-Force).
You are still required to wear masks in closed rooms (shops, beaches, malls, to enter restaurants (not at the table)

health protocol regulations (SATGAS 19)

Use a 3-ply cloth mask or medical mask that covers the nose, mouth and chin while indoors or when in crowds
Change masks regularly every four hours, and dispose of waste masks in the places provided
Washing hands regularly using water and soap or hand sanitizer, especially after touching objects touched by other people
Maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from other people and avoid crowds, And
It is advised not to speak one-way or two-way by telephone or in person throughout the journey using public transportation modes of land, rail, sea, river, lake, crossing, and air.

How much cash can I bring into Indonesia

Don’t bring more than the equivalent value of IDR 100,000,000 cash into the country (ca. AUD 10,000).

What are certified hotels (CHSE)

CHSE hotels are certified by the government to accommodate guests who need to be quarantined. Self-quarantine is also deprecated (for now) and many hotels have stopped offering quarantine arrangements.