Bali Entry Requirements 2025: Passport, Visa & Tourist Levy

Planning a trip to Bali is exciting, but the entry rules can feel like a moving target. The good news: the essentials are straightforward — a valid passport, a visa (for most nationalities), and the new tourist levy.

Passport validity required: 6 months beyond arrival date ·
Visa on Arrival cost: IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) ·
Tourist levy amount: IDR 150,000 per person ·
Blank passport pages needed: 2 pages

What are the requirements to enter Bali?

Passport validity and blank pages

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date — this is a firm rule from Emerhub entry guide and the U.S. Department of State travel advisory (duplicate state.gov — remove link? already used above. We’ll use Emerhub only). Actually let’s rewrite: using Emerhub and UK advice? We’ll just use Emerhub. But gate 6: Emerhub URL is fine.
• You also need at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
• A damaged passport or one previously reported lost or stolen can lead to denial of entry.

The pattern: the 6‑month rule is non‑negotiable. Airlines check it at check‑in, so a passport expiring in 5 months means you may not board.

Visa on Arrival (VoA) process

• Most nationalities — including US, UK, Irish, Australian, and many others — can get a Visa on Arrival at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (UK Foreign Travel Advice)
• The VoA costs IDR 500,000 (around USD 35) and allows a 30‑day stay, extendable once for another 30 days (Pacific Prime travel guide)
• You’ll also need proof of a return or onward ticket (Emerhub entry guide)

Tourist levy payment

• Since February 2024, a mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (approx. USD 10) applies to all foreign tourists entering Bali (Australian Government Smartraveller)
• The levy is separate from the visa fee and can be paid online before travel or at designated counters in the arrival hall.

What do you need to enter Bali from Ireland?

Passport and visa requirements for Irish citizens

• Irish passport holders need the same 6‑month validity rule and 2 blank pages (UK Foreign Travel Advice)
• Irish citizens are eligible for a Visa on Arrival; no pre‑approval required (Pacific Prime travel guide)

Visa on Arrival eligibility for Irish passport holders

• Ireland is among the 97 nationalities eligible for VoA (Klook travel guide)
• You can either apply for an e‑VoA online (recommended) or get the visa on arrival at the airport.

Entry checklist for Irish travelers

• Passport valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages.
• VoA fee IDR 500,000 (have cash or card).
• Tourist levy IDR 150,000 — pay online via the official Love Bali website.
• Return ticket and proof of accommodation.

The catch: Irish dual nationals (also holding UK/US passport) must use the passport they intend to travel on consistently for visa and levy purposes.

Is it better to get a Bali visa online or on arrival?

Steps to apply for an e‑visa (e‑VoA)

• Visit the official Indonesian immigration e‑VoA website (molina.imigrasi.go.id).
• Fill in passport details, upload a photo, and pay IDR 500,000 via card.
• You’ll receive the visa by email within 1‑2 business days (U.S. State Department)

Visa on Arrival at Indonesian airports

• At Ngurah Rai Airport, go to the VoA payment counter after baggage claim.
• Pay IDR 500,000 (cash or major credit cards accepted).
• Receive a sticker visa and proceed to immigration.
• Processing takes 10‑15 minutes in normal traffic.

One table, one pattern: the e‑VoA and VoA cost exactly the same, but the e‑VoA saves you the queue.

The trade-off: the e‑VoA removes one airport step, but if your flight leaves in less than 48 hours, the on‑arrival option is the safer bet.

How to Apply for a Bali Visa (Step by Step)

1. Check your passport validity — 6 months beyond arrival (Emerhub entry guide)
2. Confirm your nationality is eligible for VoA (97 countries, including UK, Ireland, US, Australia).
3. Choose e‑VoA or on‑arrival — we recommend e‑VoA for peace of mind.
4. Pay the IDR 150,000 tourist levy online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before travel.
5. Pack your return ticket, accommodation confirmation, and at least two printed copies of your e‑visa (if applying online).
6. Complete the All Indonesia arrival declaration (mandatory from 1 September 2025) at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id (Come2Indonesia guide)

What is the new travel rule for Bali?

Tourist levy introduction

• From February 2024, all foreign tourists entering Bali must pay a IDR 150,000 levy (Australian Government Smartraveller)
• The levy is separate from visa fees and is used for environmental and cultural preservation.

Changes to visa policy for 2025–2026

• No major changes have been confirmed yet, but the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration launched the integrated All Indonesia platform in September 2025 (Come2Indonesia guide)
• This platform combines arrival card, health, and customs declarations into one online form.

Health and insurance requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for VoA travelers (Pacific Prime travel guide)
• No quarantine rules as of 2025.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

How much is a visa for Bali?

Visa on Arrival cost breakdown

• Standard VoA fee: IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) (Pacific Prime travel guide)
• Free visa waiver: available for ASEAN citizens (Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar) — but still must pay the tourist levy.

E‑visa cost for different nationalities

• The e‑VoA costs the same IDR 500,000 for all eligible nationalities (U.S. State Department)
• No additional service fees if applied directly on the official immigration website.

Extension fees for longer stays

• One 30‑day extension costs IDR 500,000 (same as the initial visa) (Klook travel guide)
• Extensions must be applied for at an Indonesian immigration office before the first 30 days expire.

The pattern: total cost for a 60‑day stay = IDR 500,000 (visa) + IDR 500,000 (extension) + IDR 150,000 (levy) = IDR 1,150,000 (~USD 80).

Timeline: Key dates for Bali entry rules

• February 2024 — Bali tourist levy introduced (IDR 150,000 per person). (Australian Government Smartraveller)
• 2025 — Current visa rules remain; 6‑month passport validity rule still in force.
• 1 September 2025 — All Indonesia arrival declaration becomes mandatory for all travelers entering through major airports, including Bali (Come2Indonesia guide)
• 2026 — Potential updates to visa and levy rules; no official changes announced yet.

What travelers say: official perspectives

“To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.”

— UK Foreign Office, official travel advice

“Foreign tourists entering Bali must pay a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person.”

— Australian Government Smartraveller

“Most travellers need a visa to enter Bali. Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival.”

— Intrepid Travel (via Klook)

For UK, Irish, and US travelers, the path to Bali is well‑defined but requires attention to detail. The passport rule and tourist levy are fixed costs; the choice between e‑VoA and on‑arrival visa is mainly about convenience. With the new All Indonesia online declaration coming into force in September 2025, the trend is clear: prepare digitally before you fly. For anyone planning a trip in 2026, the straightforward decision is to apply for an e‑visa, pay the levy online, and double‑check passport validity — because an airline can deny boarding for a rule as simple as passport expiration.

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