Bali Entry Requirements 2026: What to Complete Before You Fly
Updated: 2 days ago
To enter Bali in 2026 you need four things sorted before you fly: a passport valid for at least six months, the right visa (for most nationalities the Rp500,000 e-Visa on Arrival), the All Indonesia arrival card submitted within 3 days before landing, and the Rp150,000 Bali tourism levy. Requirements differ by passport, so confirm your own case well before you fly.
Four online steps, all done before you board
Your passport needs at least 6 months' validity from your arrival date.
Most visitors need the e-VOA, Rp500,000 for 30 days; only ASEAN citizens are visa-exempt.
Submit the All Indonesia arrival card within 3 days before you arrive.
Pay the Rp150,000 Bali tourism levy once per trip on the official Love Bali portal.
Keep a return or onward ticket handy, because immigration officers can ask to see it.
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Why Entry Preparation Matters
Most of what Indonesia checks at the border is now done online before departure: the visa, the arrival card and, for Bali, the tourism levy. Finishing them at home means you land with the paperwork already in hand, rather than paying at a counter or filling in forms in the arrivals hall.
Read more: How Australians Get a Bali Visa in 2026
When Is Each Bali Entry Step Due?
Deadlines and fees from the official Indonesian immigration and Bali government sites, checked on 24 October 2026.
Step | When | Cost or where |
Passport | Check before you book | Valid 6+ months from arrival |
e-VOA (most visitors) | Up to 14 days before travel | Rp500,000, official e-Visa site |
Arrival card | Within 3 days before arrival | All Indonesia, official site |
Bali tourism levy | Before or during your stay | Rp150,000, Love Bali portal |
Return or onward ticket | Have it ready on arrival | Officers may ask to see it |
Your Bali Pre-Departure Checklist
Check that your passport remains valid for at least six months from arrival.
Confirm the correct visa category for your nationality and travel plans.
Keep a return or onward ticket available.
Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card and save the confirmation.
Pay the Bali Foreign Tourist Levy if it applies to you.
Review rules for medicines, food, baggage, and restricted goods.
Save offline copies of your passport, bookings, insurance, and confirmations.
Verify Your Visa and Arrival Documents
Start with the visa. Indonesia's official e-Visa portal lists visa exemption for ASEAN citizens only. Travellers from 87 other countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and India, can use the Visitor Visa, or e-VOA: Rp500,000, single entry, 30 days from the day you land, valid for tourism, government visits, business meetings, goods purchasing or transit. You can apply up to 14 days before travel, and the site advises doing it at least 48 hours ahead.
The same official page sets the other conditions: a passport valid for at least six months from arrival, a separate visa for every traveller including infants, and the right of immigration officers to ask for your return ticket. The e-Visa homepage adds that every traveller must submit an arrival card within 3 days before arriving, and the Bali government's Love Bali portal collects the tourism levy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Bali in 2026?
It depends on your nationality, purpose, and intended stay. Check Indonesian immigration guidance before flying because visa-free access, Visa on Arrival eligibility, and advance visa requirements differ between passports.⠀
How Long Must My Passport Be Valid?
Visitor guidance generally requires at least six months of validity from arrival. Check airline requirements too, and replace a damaged passport even when its printed expiry date appears sufficient.⠀
What Is the All Indonesia Arrival Card?
It is the official online arrival card for passengers entering Indonesia. Complete it before travel, save the confirmation, and avoid third-party services that may charge for submitting it.⠀
How Much Is the Bali Tourist Levy?
The levy is IDR 150,000 per eligible foreign visitor and is generally paid once per Bali trip. It is separate from visa charges, and travellers should keep the payment voucher.
Should I Print My Travel Documents?
Digital copies are practical, but printed backups help if your phone battery, signal, or airport Wi-Fi fails. Keep your key entry, booking, insurance, and transport details accessible.
Prepare the Rest of Your Arrival
Where To Stay?
Confirm where you are staying before you fly, as the arrival card asks for it. Compare hotels and villas across Bali and book your first nights.
Things To Do
Plan the days that book out first, not the ones you can decide on later. Browse tours, temple visits and island day trips and reserve yours now.
Rent A Car
Arrange transport before you arrive rather than at the kerb. Compare car hire across Bali and collect your keys without the arrivals hall queue.
Sources: Directorate General of Immigration, e-Visa portal | e-VOA rules | All Indonesia arrival card | Love Bali, Bali Provincial Government.
Last verified: 24 October 2026
