TRAVEL TO BALI RIGHT NOW! – Everything you need to know!
Travel to Bali right now as a New regulation released Tuesday 1st February 2022 has reduced mandatory quarantine to 5 days.
In other regulations, the Government of Indonesia has decided to lift restrictions on the entry of foreign tourists to Bali and the Riau Islands. Previously, only 19 countries could be granted a Visit Visa with the purpose of tourism to visit Bali and Riau Islands. Travellers from other countries needed to have the B211 visa with a different reason for travel.
The Sub-Coordinator of Public Relations of the Directorate General of Immigration, Achmad Nur Saleh, emphasized that immigration provisions for tourist visits to Bali and Riau Islands require foreigners to have a visit visa.
“Tourism in Bali and Riau Islands has been opened to all foreign tourists. Foreign travellers must apply for a B211A Tourist Visit Visa with a travel company guarantor, not an individual,” he said.
In addition to being required to have a passport and visa, foreigners are required to have:
- a complete dose of Covid-19 vaccination certificate
- RT-PCR test results
- proof of ownership of health insurance with an insured value of 25,000 USD
- proof of accommodation payment confirmation while in Bali.
“It should also be remembered that they are also required to undergo quarantine according to the provisions of the Covid-19 Handling Task Force,” said Achmad.
For the entry gate for foreign tourists, Achmad explained, according to the provisions of the Covid-19 Handling Task Force, only 2 (two) airports were allowed, namely Bali and the Riau Islands.
Bali Quarantine Hotels
As a result of these relaxations in the regulations, airlines are now scheduling flights to land in Bali! For details of hotels where you can undertake your 5 days quarantine, please click here.
Over the last few years the rules and regulations regarding travellers entering Indonesia have changed like the English weather. There have been total visa application bans & partial visa application bans, multiple changes of visa requirements, changes of quarantine times and a variety of seemingly never ending updates and changes.
It has become quite confusing understanding the current regulations and rules, so in this article we answer your most common questions about all the regulations for travellers entering Indonesia right now.
As always if you have a question not answered here, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to answer.
Can I enter Bali using a free visa on arrival?
Since the Covid outbreak, Indonesian Authorities immediately put an end to free visas to enter the country and from around March to October 2020 no one could enter the country unless they already had a valid visa. Fortunately since then, visa applications have been mostly available.
What visa do I need to enter Bali ?
There are a variety of visas you can apply for depending on your circumstances ranging from Single Entry Visas, as well as temporary stay permits (KITAS) and permanent stay permits (KITAP).
Each visa holds a specific purpose and each has different requirements. If you need advice which is the correct visa for you, please feel free to ask our team.
Do I need to be fully vaccinated to enter Bali?
Yes, unless you have a medical exemption.
Do children need to be vaccinated to enter Bali?
Children under 12 are not required to be vaccinated; however, must provide certification of medical ineligibility for Covid vaccines from a health institution.
What documentation should I bring with me when Travel to Bali Right now?
Depending on your visa the requirements will vary, but for those coming with a new visa, you will need to bring a printed copy of your E-Visa, printed copy of your PCR results, printed copy of vaccination proof and printed hotel and flight itinerary.
What is the PeduliLindungi application and what is it used for?
This application is a mandatory application you will need to download for entry into Indonesia. Additionally, you need this application for domestic travel, entry to malls, entertainment venues, restaurants etc.
You will need to upload your vaccinations to the app, which can be done from the following link: https://vaksinln.dto.kemkes.go.id/sign/in
Previously, there was an application called eHAC which was used to record travel and Covid Tests/Information; however, this has now been integrated into the PeduliLindungi application.
How long is the current quarantine period in Bali?
Presently the quarantine period in Bali is 5 days, 4 nights.
When will the quarantine reduce?
We do not know for any certainty when this will be, it will depend on Indonesian Authorities.
Do the quarantine hotels include food?
All quarantine hotels should include 3 meals per day, most include snacks also.
Is there anything I should bring to make my quarantine more enjoyable?
For some the idea of isolation for 5 days is a nightmare, for others it is a joy! We would recommend downloading a streaming service such as NetFlix, or bringing some books, games, hobbies or even a yoga mat. Some hotels will lend you some gym equipment, so if you want to stay in shape, ask the hotel prior to arriving if they will lend you some fitness equipment for the duration of your stay.
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- PMA ESTABLISHMENT
- SINGLE ENTRY VISA B211A
- WORKING VISA / KITAS
- LOCAL COMPANY PT
- RETIREMENT VISA
- FAMILY VISA / KITAS
- INVESTOR VISA / KITAS
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