Useful Information In BALI

a.Money Exchange

Most major countries, either banks notes or traveler's checks are easily converted into rupiah ( Indonesian currency).
Banks and money Changers can easily be found in the largest towns in Bali, but it is advisable to carry sufficient Rupiah (Rp.)

b.Telephone Service

Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-001/008) from any private/business or hotel telephone.

c.Immigration

Visitor coming to Bali by air from outside Indonesia must be in possession of passport that is valid for at least 6 months and have with them upon arrival either a return or onward ticket. Visitor's requirement to pay VoA (Visa on Arrival) to the bank, US$ 10 for seven days, and US$ 25 for thirty days. If you deny the agreement you must pay a fine of US$ 25. For more information please contact immigration office (0361) 764993.

The government of Indonesia simplified the procedure for obtaining a visa for foreign travelers wishing to visit Bali.

The government has issued a new visa policy as follows:

1. Free Short Term Visa is valid for 11 countries and territories, namely:

Brunei Darussalam, Morocco, Chile, Philippines, Hong Kong, Peru, Macao, Singapore
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

A visa for nationals from these countries is delivered upon arrival free-of-charge.


2. Visa on Arrival is valid for 36 countries, namely:

Argentina, Finland, New Zea land, Luxembourg, Australia, France, Norway, Maldives,Austria, Germany, Oman, South Korea,Brazil, Hungry, Poland, Switzerland,Belgium, India, Portugal,Taiwan, Canada, Ireland, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, China, Italy, Russia, United State of America, Denmark, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,Egypt, Kuwait, Spain, United Kingdom.

Visa on arrival can be obtained for the payment of:
- US$ 10 for a 7 days visa
- US$ 25 for a 30 days visa


3. All other nationalities need to obtain a visa from the Indonesian Embassy in their country of permanent residence.

All visas are for a maximum stay of 30 days and are not extend able or renewable and non-convertible to any kind of other stay permit