Bali Cheat Sheet - Some of My Best Tips & Tricks for Travelling to Bali
Requirements before departure:
- Mpox Health Pass Form
- Tourist Tax Levy - pay and it will be linked to your passport
- Electronic Visa On Arrival (you can do VOA at the airport, just easier to have it done beforehand...see below for more info).
- Online customs form - get QR code ready for customs (after baggage collection)...see below for more info.
- Have your return plane ticket handy because you will be asked to show this when you check in on the way to Bali.
Apps I recommend to have downloaded:
I use Grab daily when I am in Bali mainly for food and grocery deliveries. Forgot toothpaste? For a $1-$2 delivery fee you can have it at your door within ten minutes!
I also prefer to book a Grab than hail a cab. There are usually plenty available, so you are never waiting long and there is an option to record the audio of the trip for an extra layer of safety. I have never felt unsafe in a Grab. If you choose to get a Taxi, make sure it's a genuine Blue Bird or they will try to rip you off.
- Transport within Bali (bike, small car or large car)
- Food delivery
- Grocery delivery
- Pharmacy delivery
On the Way - Bali Services
- Airport Transfers.
- Tours and activities
- Bali Airport Lounge Passes
- Bodyguards
- Police Escorts (traffic)
- Visa Extensions
- ...and many more..check out their website.
Indonesia E-Sim - Airalo
You no longer need to get a physical Sim when you arrive in Bali.
You can purchase an e-sim activate it when you arrive. Save a heap of $$$ on data and always have access to the internet without relying on free Wifi. e.g. 1GB for $US5.50 up to 20GB for $US40.
I travel a lot and so I purchase a global one with 365 days expiry so I can use it wherever I go, but you can choose the country or region that you are travelling to. Make sure to do all of the set up before you travel so that once you arrive all you have to do it switch data off for your main line and switch the e-sim on.
Here is a quick video showing how to set it up on your phone, because it can be a bit confusing the first time.
Organic Baby/Toddler Food
Nanny
Baby Equipment Hire
Doctors (that will come to your hotel or Villa)
- Dr. Ari
+62 812 3954 567 (add on What's App)
- Dr. Wayan
+62 822 6610 3310 (add on What's App)
Laundry (pick up and drop off service)
• Name:
• Address/Hotel/Villa name:
• House Number/Room Number:
• Service Type: Express 6 hours
• Mobile number (required): +614xxx
• Perfume : medium
E-VOA (Visa on Arrival)....easiest to purchase before travel
- I have just learned that you do not require a separate email address for all travellers (my goodness that would have saved me hours, you can complete one adult and then batch applications).
- Once you have created an account, you can also go into the visa if you wish to extend (beyond the 30 days for an additional 30 days). You can only extend one and the cost is $50 (same as entry cost). It is very easy to do and you do not need to pay for an immigration lawyer or other provider to handle your visa or visa extension anymore.
- E-gates have been introduced for fast immigration. 6 + years and older can use the E-gates.
Online Customs Declaration (must be completed online)
Tourist Tax Levy Fee
The Tourist Tax Levy must be paid for everyone, regardless of age. For each traveller you will need to enter their passport number. The price is 150,000 IDR each (approx. $15AUD)
Click here to pay your tourist levy.
Accommodation - Villas
Montigo Resort Seminyak
Bali Travel Diaries (for kids)
Indonesian Currency
1 AUD = 10,491.71 ID
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