Indonesia
Seventeen thousand islands, of which most long-term travellers see one: Bali. Beyond it lie Java's volcanoes, Komodo, Flores, Sulawesi and Raja Ampat, some of the world's best diving, and prices that fall sharply the moment you leave the Bali bubble.
Entry and visas
Most visitors use the Visa on Arrival (B1), valid 30 days and extendable once for another 30, purchasable online as an e-VOA before travel. Indonesia also has a remote worker visa (E33G) and the longer-stay B211A visit visa; both have income or sponsorship conditions that change frequently.
| Passport | Category | Max days | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa on Arrival (B1) / e-VOA 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at an immigration office; buy as an e-VOA online before travel or on arrival at major airports. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| GB | Visa on Arrival (B1) / e-VOA 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at an immigration office; buy as an e-VOA online before travel or on arrival at major airports. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| DE | Visa on Arrival (B1) / e-VOA 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at an immigration office; buy as an e-VOA online before travel or on arrival at major airports. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| CA | Visa on Arrival (B1) / e-VOA 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at an immigration office; buy as an e-VOA online before travel or on arrival at major airports. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| AU | Visa on Arrival (B1) / e-VOA 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at an immigration office; buy as an e-VOA online before travel or on arrival at major airports. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
Remote work and long stays
Remote Worker Visa (E33G) (up to 365 days): One-year KITAS for employees of companies outside Indonesia; income threshold (around USD 60,000 a year) and documentation requirements have changed since launch. official source ↗ Official eligibility verification required
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
Working holiday and residence programmes
- Indonesia Remote Worker Visa (E33G) · ages 18+ · 12 months · verify
Entry rules are research summaries with their official source and the date we last checked them; they are not eligibility decisions. Check the official page before you travel. Open the Visa & Work Finder →
Safety
Scooter accidents are by far the most common serious injury among visitors in Bali. Rip currents on south-coast beaches, methanol-tainted spirits, and petty theft in Kuta and Canggu are the other recurring issues. Earthquakes and volcanic activity are facts of life across the archipelago.
Official advisory: Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO advice ↗
Health
Dengue is widespread; rabies is endemic in Bali, so dog and monkey bites need immediate treatment. Good private clinics exist in Denpasar and Ubud; anything complex goes to Singapore. Travellers' diarrhoea (Bali belly) is near-universal in the first weeks.
Money
The rupiah is around 16,000 to the dollar. Use bank-attached ATMs (skimming is a known problem), and never accept help at a machine. Cards work in Bali's restaurants and hotels; cash elsewhere.
Tipping: Not required; 5 to 10 percent appreciated where no service charge is added · Tap water: Not drinkable
Getting around
Grab and Gojek handle city and short rides (some Bali villages ban them). Perama shuttles, Bluebird taxis and private drivers (around 50 USD a day) cover the rest. Fast boats reach the Gilis and Lombok; domestic flights are cheap but delays are routine.
SIMs and connectivity
Telkomsel has the widest coverage; XL is cheaper in cities. Register your phone's IMEI if staying over 90 days or your SIM may be blocked. eSIMs are easy to buy online.
