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Before you go

Travel Tips

Everything you need before and during your trip: flights and visas, the airport, SIM cards, getting around with Gojek and Grab, money, health and staying safe.

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Getting to Bali

Flights, hubs and ferries

Flying into Ngurah Rai, or arriving overland by ferry from Java and Lombok

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02

Visa and Entry Rules

Visas, levy and arrival forms

Visa on arrival, the Bali tourist levy and the All Indonesia arrival card

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03

Arriving at Bali Airport

Your first hour in Bali

From immigration to your first ride: what happens after you land at DPS

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04

Getting Around Bali

Gojek, Grab, drivers, scooters

Ride-hailing apps, drivers, taxis and scooters on Bali's busy roads

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05

SIM Cards and Internet

SIM, eSIM and wifi

Staying connected in Bali: local SIMs, eSIMs, phone registration and wifi

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06

Money and Payments

Rupiah, ATMs and changers

Rupiah, ATMs, money changers and paying cashless in Bali

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07

Health Precautions

Stay healthy on the island

Food, water, mosquitoes, rabies and finding good medical care in Bali

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08

Safety and Local Laws

Stay safe, know the rules

Road risks, ocean currents, strict drug laws and Bali's rules for visitors

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09

Best Time to Visit Bali

Seasons, crowds and Nyepi

Dry and wet seasons, peak crowds and the silent day of Nyepi

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10

Practical Basics

Plugs, time zone and more

Plugs, time zone, water, dress and other everyday details for Bali

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11

Local Etiquette

Everyday manners that matter

Everyday courtesies that matter to Balinese hosts, beyond the temple gate

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12

Bahasa Indonesia Basics

Words that open doors

Useful Indonesian phrases, plus a few Balinese words to delight locals

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