Bali Visa For Australian Passport Holders

One of the most common questions we receive from Australian passport holders is about Visa requirements for traveling to Bali, Indonesia. It’s the dream ticket for many Aussie’s looking for a tropical getaway, but sorting out the visa issues are often a major challenge.

Bali is known as the Island of 1000 Temples for a good reason — it has been a sacred island for many different cultures throughout history. The Balinese are very welcoming to visitors who leave a positive footprint on their little island. If you’ve been considering visiting Bali, let me give you some tips so that your trip is a smooth one.

Travelling to Bali

Here is some advice to help you have a trouble-free holiday in Bali. But if you do have problems, the Australian Consulate-General is there to help you.

Remember: our Travel Advice for Indonesia, including the information about terrorist threats, applies to Bali.

• All Australian travellers to Bali MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS VALIDITY on their passport or they will not be allowed to enter the country.
• The travel advice for Indonesia reminds Australians that gambling is illegal in Indonesia and should be avoided no matter what promises or enticements are offered. There have been several cases in Bali where visitors have become victims of organised gambling scams. The gangs often target single men travelling alone.
• There have been some Australians who have paid deposits for time-share properties in Bali when they don’t really want them. Visitors should be aware that some time share properties offer free gifts or prizes to get you in and employ high pressure sales techniques. We recommend you take time to think over offers and seek legal advice before entering into any contracts.
• Motor bike accidents are common. Tourists planning to rent a motorbike in Bali should have riding experience, rent only from a reputable company and ensure that the motorbike has been well maintained. It is highly recommended that you obtain full medical insurance and take out insurance on the bike. In order to be legal you must have either an Indonesian or international license. Failure to have the correct license may invalidate any insurance and be ery costly.
• We strongly recommend that travellers take our full medical insurance as the costs of medical evacuations can be extremely high, for example the cheapest medical evacuation to Perth or Darwin can start from around AUD23,000.