Essential Documentation and Formalities to Travel to Indonesia
Essential Documentation & Fees
Passport Check: Ensure your passport has >6 months of validity remaining from your arrival date and has blank pages.
Mandatory Entry App: Complete your digital customs and health declaration via the All Indonesia App, up to 3 days before your arrival.
https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/
Visas: Check if you need an advance visa. If eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA), it is highly recommended to apply and pay via the official e-VOA portal to skip long airport lines, This cost IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 30) for 30 days single entry VoA
https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Tourist Tax: Pay the mandatory IDR 150,000 (approximately USD 8) tourism levy prior to departure on the official Love Bali platform.
https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/
Health & Safety
Travel Insurance: Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation, as care costs can add up.
Vaccines: Check that your routine vaccinations are up to date and consult a doctor about vaccines like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis.
Avoid Tap Water: Prepare by packing a reusable water bottle with a built-in filter and be ready to use bottled water for brushing your teeth.
Connectivity & Logistics
eSIM: Purchase an eSIM before you leave (e.g., via Holafly eSIM) so you have mobile data the moment you land.
Airport Transfers: Arrange your first hotel transfer ahead of time using reputable apps like Grab or Gojek, or book a private driver in advance to avoid aggressive taxi touts at the airport.
Packing & Preparation
Modest Clothing: Bring lightweight, breathable clothing, but include items that cover your shoulders and knees to visit local temples.
Power Adapter: Pack a universal adapter for Type C and Type F plugs.
