Entry requirements to Bali from Australia

To meet Bali’s entry requirements, you’ll need a visa in addition to your Australian passport. There’s also a mandatory Tourist Levy, and customs declaration form for tourists, as well as some other essential documents.

In this guide, we explain all the requirements for your trip, including how to pay the Bali Tourist Tax from Australia, and the latest information on Bali’s visa policies for Australian citizens.

Travel to Bali: what you need to travel from Australia

Here’s the key documentation you must carry to be granted entry to Bali:

You’ll also be required to show:

Bali visa policy for Australian citizens

Australian citizens are eligible for various visas for Bali. Apply with Bali Tourist Tax Go, and we’ll ensure you get the right visa for your trip. Simply fill out our streamlined online form with your travel dates.

If you’re staying for less than 30 days, you’ll get an e-VOA for Bali. If you decide to stay for longer, you’ll be able to apply for an extension after you arrive.

For more extensive trips, you’ll receive a B211A visa. It’s valid for 60 days and can be extended twice, giving you a maximum stay of 180 days.

Business travel

If you travel to Bali regularly for business, the APEC Business Travel Card is a convenient alternative to a visa.

It’s a permit that gives pre-clearance for business trips to all Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, including Indonesia and the region of Bali. As a member country, Australian citizens are eligible to apply.

Bali Tourist Tax for Australians

The Bali Tourist Levy is a mandatory tax for all foreign visitors. It applies to all non-residents, whether you’re visiting for tourism, business, or to see family and friends.

The tax is due on entrance to the Bali region and applies to arrivals by boat or plane.

You can pay the Bali Tourist Tax from Australia before you travel. Simply fill in the short online form and make the payment by credit or debit card. You’ll receive a QR code to show authorities on arrival.

Your proof of pre-payment is valid for entrance at all border crossings. Paying the levy online from Australia, as you can avoid queues and will not need to carry cash to pay in person.

Tourist Tax Application

Customs Declaration for Australian travellers

The electronic Customs Declaration Form, or e-CD, is required to enter Bali, or any other region of Indonesia.

You can complete the form online before travelling by filling out a short questionnaire. It asks questions about the luggage you’ll be travelling with, including medications or valuable items you’re carrying.

You also need to provide an email address, where you’ll receive a PDF copy of your e-CD. Present your completed e-CD to Indonesian customs officials on arrival.

Health Declaration for Australians

Indonesia now has a health declaration known as the SSHP Health Pass. Australians must have this mandatory document to enter the country.

The SSHP is conveniently an online process. Just fill in the online form and you’ll receive the approved document by email.

Apply for Health Pass

You can take direct flights from many of Australia’s largest airports to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).

To fly from Canberra or Hobart, you’ll need to catch a connecting flight from Sydney or Melbourne.

Health advice for visitors

There are no mandatory vaccines for Australians travelling to Bali. However, you’re recommended to keep up to date with routine vaccinations.

Some travellers are advised to have Hepatitis A and typhoid injections before visiting Bali. See your doctor in advance of your trip for personalised advice.

Medical insurance for your trip to Bali

Medical facilities are easily accessible for tourists in the most popular areas of Bali. However, visitors are recommended to take out a health insurance policy to cover their trip.

If you require medical care during your stay, you may have to pay for treatment upfront. You’ll be issued a receipt to claim compensation from your health insurer.