Bali entry requirements for UK citizens

British citizens need a visa to travel to Bali, Indonesia. For a typical tourist stay, you’ll also need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, an All Indonesia Arrival Card and payment of the Bali Tourist Levy.

You can prepare these requirements online before travelling from the UK.

Get your Bali travel documents online

You can arrange all the travel documents needed for your trip with BaliTTGo. Apply for your Bali visa, pay the Tourist Levy and complete your Indonesia Arrival Card online and hassle-free.

As Bali is a region of Indonesia, you must comply with the country’s entry requirements. Make sure you have the following documents when travelling to Bali:

If you’re travelling with children, they also require a valid passport, visa, and all other entry documents for Indonesia.

If you plan to drive in Indonesia, you’ll also need a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP), which you can get in person from Post Office locations or participating UK shops with PayPoint.

Passport rules for British citizens visiting Bali

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Bali. You’ll also need at least 2 empty pages for entry and exit stamps.

If your passport is due to expire soon, you should renew it before travelling. UK passport applications are usually processed within 3 weeks, although they can take longer in some cases, so make sure you apply in time.

Do UK nationals need a visa for Bali?

You need a visa for Bali when travelling from the UK or for any other region of Indonesia. Here are the most popular Bali visas you can apply for with a UK passport:

You can apply for these visas online before you travel. It’s also possible to get a 30-day visa on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), as long as you meet the other entry requirements. Here’s more information on how each visa compares:

Apply for your Bali Visa

Bali Tourist Tax for British visitors

If you’re visiting any part of Bali, you must pay the Tourist Tax, also known as the Tourist Levy. It’s mandatory for all foreign visitors entering the region. Exemptions only apply to diplomatic visa holders, transport crew, and residents.

The levy costs IDR 150,000 per person (around £6.25) and helps protect Bali’s natural environment and cultural heritage.

How to pay the Bali Tourist Tax from the United Kingdom

You can pay the Bali Tourist Levy online from the United Kingdom before you travel. Completing the payment in advance can make the arrival process easier, as you’ll already have your proof of payment ready.

It only takes a few minutes to fill out the online form and pay via credit or debit card. You’ll receive a levy voucher with a QR code as proof of payment to show when required.

Pay Your Bali Tourist Levy

Indonesia Arrival Card for UK citizens

All passengers travelling to Bali must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card. This single online declaration covers immigration, customs, health and quarantine information required when entering Indonesia.

It replaces the previously used separate customs declaration and health declaration forms, combining them into a one digital passenger form.

You can complete your Arrival Card form online from 3 days before you arrive in Indonesia. You’ll need to provide your personal and travel details and answer the relevant customs, health and quarantine questions.

Once submitted, you’ll receive a QR code to keep available for your arrival in Indonesia.

Complete Your Indonesia Arrival Card

Many of the requirements for travelling to Bali can be completed online from the United Kingdom, including your visa, Bali Tourist Levy and Indonesia Arrival Card.

To avoid issues during your journey, make sure you have completed all required paperwork before you travel and have the relevant documents ready when you arrive.

Health information for visitors to Bali

UK citizens travelling directly from the UK don’t normally need to provide proof of vaccination to enter Bali. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Before travelling, check that you’re up to date with your routine vaccinations and consider the following recommended vaccines:

If you’re planning on visiting rural parts of Bali, or taking part in hiking and trekking, consult your GP for personalised travel health advice.