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Indonesia scraps Covid vaccination requirement for entering Bali

The Indonesian government has scrapped a border rule that changes who can enter the country.

Indonesia has officially scrapped its mandatory vaccination requirements for travellers.

It means foreigners heading to Bali and other parts of the country no longer need to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter or travel domestically.

Airlines checking Australians’ vaccination certificates before departing for Indonesia will no longer need to do so.

A letter from the Indonesian government’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force dated June 9 stated the change in Indonesian, but the news has only just reached local media in English.

The Australian government’s Smartraveller website was updated on Wednesday to reflect the change to entry requirements.

“You no longer need to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter Indonesia or travel domestically,” it stated.

Bali has scrapped its Covid vaccination requirements for travellers. Picture: Agung Parameswara/Getty Images

Bali is approaching its peak holiday season and Australians remain its top tourists with 109,875 Australian passport holders stamped into Bali last month alone, according to local news site The Bali Sun .

But tourism is changing on the popular holiday island with a crackdown on unruly foreign visitors.

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has been extremely vocal this year with his frustration over foreigners misbehaving.

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He has spoken about wanting to put a cap on tourist numbers , stopping Russian and Ukrainian tourists from being allowed to get a visa on arrival, and wants all foreign tourists banned from renting motorbikes .

A fortnight ago, Mr Koster released the administration’s official dos and don’ts guidelines for international tourists.

There is a total of 20 rules — 12 under dos and eight under don’ts and Mr Koster warned tourists that don’t abide will face severe consequences, including penalties and legal proceedings as prescribed by Indonesian law.

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Updated Travel Regulations and Entry Requirements for Bali / Indonesia. Essential Tips to get Ready

4 essentials to prepare and have ready for your arrival in bali.

Yes, you need a Visa for traveling to Bali, unless you are a national of one of the 9 ASEAN countries or Timor Leste.

For tourists and standard visits (not working) there are two Visas available. Which Visa depends on your nationality, travel purpose and length of stay. Please click on the button below to check what applies to you.

Yes, travelers have to fill in a Customs Declaration Form when entering into Indonesia

Here is all you need to know about the Electronic Customs Declaration form for Indonesia / Bali and the official link

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The new tourist tax is effective since 14th February 2024 (Tourist Levy for INTERNATIONAL visitors)

The Fee is IDR 150,000 per person (ca. USD 10 and AUD 15)
The tourist tax (levy) is a local tax that the Bali administration government implemented. It is only related to Bali and not to Indonesia
Be careful about Scammer sites, which mushroomed since the tax has been introduced.

For the official tax payment link and more information on who has to pay, exemptions please click below:

Due ti the MPOX virus threat, Indonesia implemented a new requirements for all international travelers:

Since 30.Aug every international traveler needs to fill in a health pass form due to MPOX.
Also necessary for children

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Additional Important Information to Be Aware of When Planning Your Bali Trip

The Passport needs to be valid at least 6 months from day of arrival. No exceptions, they will send you back otherwise! Make sure your passport is valid.
IMPORTANT: The passport must be in good condition. Ripped or run down passports might get refused. There are travelers who were denied entry into Indonesia and were sent back, because the passport was in bad condition!
Travelers with e-passports and who have an electronic visa can enter Indonesia by u sing the e-gates at the airport . Your passport is an e-passport if it has a small camera symbol at the bottom of the front cover
The passport needs to have at least one empty page .

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Yes you need a return ticket.

You might not have to show it at the immigration counter, but it could happen. .

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,

Yes. This is now a MANDATORY Requirement

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YES. Bali (Airport Denpasar DPS) is very well connected internationally.

Plenty of budget and international carriers are operating flights to Bali.

It can be significantly cheaper, depending on the season you intend to travel.

If you can't get a flight to Bali, or if it is too expensive for you, you can look into the option to book a flight to Jakarta and then take a domestic flight on the same day to Bali. Airlines such as Citilink, Batik Air, Air Asia, Lion Air, and Garuda are flying to Bali several times a day. Ticket price one way: 50-150USD.

If you choose to travel to Jakarta first, tt's good to at least have 3 or 4h difference between your arrival in Jakarta and the next flight to Bali. Because you would have to go through immigration, pick up your luggage and then go to the terminal for to catch your domestic flight.

Don't bring more than the equivalent value of IDR 100,000,000 cash into the country (ca. AUD 10,000). Otherwise you have to declare and pay taxes.

NO. All requirements have been lifted.

As of 9th of June 2023, travelers do NOT need to show proof of vaccination anymore. However the Indonesian government "suggests" to be fully vaccinated.

Link to the official statement from the government (in Bahasa Indonesia).

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Reopening of Bali

#ItstimeforBali, the Indonesian government has officially opened the island of Bali to domestic and international travelers. To complement this reopening, Bali will also provide you with 3 utmost efforts to make your travel safer and more comfortable, namely vaccination program reinforcement, implementation of CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability), and provision of safety protocols for all. Below are the frequently asked questions regarding the arrival requirements to Bali. You can also find the good news, that starting from 18 May 2022 RT-PCR test results are no longer required to be taken from the country or region of origin. Read the details and see you in Bali soon!

1 | Are we allowed to fly to Bali?

According to the Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Immigration No. IMI-0650.GR.01.01 of 2022 concerning the Ease of Immigration to Support Sustainable Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic effective from 27 July 2022, below are the list of countries and special entities for Visa On Arrival ( VOA ) for tourism purposes, in alphabetical order:

Bosnia Herzegovina
Brunei Darussalam
Czech Republic
New Zealand
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
South Korea
Switzerland
Timor Leste
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America

The list of countries and special entities for Visit Visa Exemption Arrangement facility for tourism , in alphabetical order are:

Brunei Darussalam,
Philippines,
Thailand, and

You can also find the complete details of the updated rules, regulations, and ports of entry here . Foreigners from countries aside from those mentioned above can enter Bali by applying for e-visa before departure.

2 | Which entrances can we access to enter Indonesia?

There are several entrances for international travelers to visit Indonesia. As for Bali in particular, according to the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 25 of 2022 concerning Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic, international travelers can enter through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Tanjung Benoa Seaport, Bali.

3 | Is there a mandatory self-quarantine?

According to the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 25 of 2022 concerning Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic , as of 31 August 2022, a mandatory self-quarantine no longer applies.

4 | Which visas are allowed for entering Bali?

On 27 July 2022, the government updated the list of ports of entry for the Visa On Arrival (VOA) and Visa Exemption Arrangement Facilities Holders for Tourism Purpose. The list of countries and special entities eligible are as mentioned in question number 1. Travelers outside of the said countries can apply for e-visa before visiting Bali. Proof of insurance ownership based on the requirement under the provisions from the COVID-19 Task Force is also included as the mandatory requirement.

5 | What health protocols should we follow as we arrive in Bali?

As stated in the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 25 of 2022 concerning Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic, all travelers entering Bali should adhere to the detailed requirements that you can find on this link .

The protocols can be summarized as follows:

1. All foreign travelers (foreign nationals) who will enter the territory of the Republic of Indonesia shall adjust their travel documents to ensure compliance with the provisions regarding the foreign travelers allowed to enter the territory of Indonesia, which includes Covid-19 vaccination certificates, recommended health protocols, along with the use of PeduliLindungi application while in Indonesia. Provisions for RT-PCR examination and quarantine period are not required except under certain conditions.

2. Foreign travelers must show a card/certificate (physical or digital) proving that you have received COVID-19 vaccine consisting of two doses of vaccine administered at least 14 days before departure.

Foreign travelers who undergo post-COVID recovery are allowed to continue the journey by attaching a doctor's certificate from the Government Hospital of the country of departure or the ministry that carries out government affairs in the health sector in the country of departure stating that the person concerned is no longer actively transmitting COVID-19 or the COVID-19 recovery certificate;
Foreign travelers with special health conditions or comorbidities that cause travelers to have not and/or unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, are allowed to continue the journey by attaching a doctor's certificate from the Government Hospital from the country of departure, stating that the person concerned has not and/or is unable to take part in the COVID-19 vaccination.

3. Upon arrival at the entry points, foreign travelers must undergo a COVID-19 symptom check, including a body temperature check, with the following conditions :

If there is no symptom of COVID-19 and body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius: no need to undergo RT-PCR examination upon arrival
If there is any symptom of COVID-19 or body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius: must undergo RT-PCR examination upon arrival.

4. As a requirement for domestic travel or departure abroad from Indonesia, international travelers with the status of Indonesian citizens aged 18 years and above must present a card/certificate (physical or digital) of receiving the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine (booster) displayed through the PeduliLindungi application. You can check out this link to find out about the detailed regulations for domestic travel.

5. The provision regarding the period of isolation (quarantine) no longer applies. All foreign travelers without symptoms related to COVID-19 and whose body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius are able to continue their journey. However, it is highly recommended to monitor their health independently.

6. All travelers are strongly advised to follow the health protocols such as :

Wearing 3 ply of fabric mask or medical grade mask, covering nose, mouth, and chin at indoor settings or any crowded situations;

Replacing the mask regularly within every 4 hours, and dispose the waste in the proper place;

Washing hands regularly with water and soap or hand sanitizers;

Maintaining social distance for a minimum of 1.5 meters and avoiding crowds; and

Keeping in mind that it is advised not to have one-way or two-way communication by telephone or in person throughout the trip using public transportation modes of land, rail, sea, river, lake, ferry, and air.

7. The above policies are temporary and will be readjusted according to global health developments.

6 | Should we show proof of vaccination from our country of origin?

All travelers, which include both Indonesian citizens and foreigners, must show a card or certificate (physical or digital) of second dose vaccination at least 14 days before departure as a requirement to enter Bali. If you’re a foreign national, make sure your vaccination data is verified beforehand by Indonesia’s Ministry of Health. Check out this page to learn about how to verify your vaccination status.

The obligation to show a second dose vaccination card or certificate (physical or digital) as a requirement to enter Indonesia will be excluded if you:

Are diplomatic visa holders or service visa holders related to official/state visits of foreign officials at ministerial level and above, or if you enter Indonesia under the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA);

Are under 18 years old;

Are undergoing post-COVID recovery

Are having special health conditions or comorbid illnesses that prevent you from receiving vaccines.

7 | Should we take another RT-PCR and do a self-quarantine again?

According to the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 25 of 2022 concerning Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic , RT-PCR tests are only required for those who are detected with a symptom of COVID-19 or showing a body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius upon arrival.

8 | What if my RT-PCR test result is positive?

If your RT-PCR test during arrival or quarantine shows a positive result, then you will have to:

If asymptomatic or experiencing mild symptoms, isolation or treatment is carried out in isolation hotels or centralized isolation facilities set by the government; or

If accompanied by moderate or severe symptoms, and/or with uncontrolled comorbidities, isolation or treatment at a COVID-19 referral hospital is carried out;

The cost of isolation/treatment for foreigners is borne independently, while for Indonesian citizens it is borne by the government.

9 | What happens if we can't pay for self-quarantine and/or treatment at the hospital?

Sponsor parties, Ministries, Institutions, or State-Owned Companies that approve the entry permit for you will then be responsible for it.

10 | Which vaccines are accepted in Indonesia?

The Indonesian government recognizes all types of vaccines. The card/certificate will be accepted in English and other foreign languages. Please make sure your vaccination data is verified beforehand by Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, as specified in question no.6.

11 | What if we plan to depart on a domestic trip?

If you’re already in Indonesia and planning to depart on a domestic trip, we suggest you find an updated regulation regarding domestic travel by clicking the link here .

Kindly visit this link to check out all the accomodations in Bali that have been granted the CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) certification.

During your stay in Bali, make sure to always comply with the CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) protocols, including wearing a mask frequently, keeping your distance from others, as well as washing your hands with soap regularly. Keep yourself up to date and get the latest trip inspiration by following our official social media on Instagram @wonderfulindonesia , Facebook @WonderfulIndonesia , Twitter @wonderfulid , TikTok @wonderfulid , and Youtube Wonderful Indonesia .

*Disclaimer : This article was updated on August 31, 2022. Due to the dynamic nature of travel regulations, please stay updated and confirm your itinerary with your chosen travel providers.

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JAKARTA -- Indonesia will bar foreign visitors not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the country, a government task force said Sunday, aiming to check the highly transmissible delta variant.

Foreigners entering the country will need to show a vaccination certificate and a negative PCR test. The visitor will then undergo an eight-day quarantine -- up from the previous five -- and will need two negative PCR tests during that time.