Indonesia (Bali)
Briefly about Bali
Bali is the most popular island in Indonesia where people from all over the world flock to. This is an island where it is always summer, snow-white beaches, tropical jungle, picturesque mountains, volcanoes and waterfalls.
 | Capital Jakarta (Java) |  | Ethnic composition Javanese, Sudanese, Malay, Chinese, Madurese |
 | Languages Indonesian, English |  | Population 279 million |
 | Internet speed 22 Mbps |  | Religion Islam |
 | State system Presidential republic |  | Currency Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
Attractions
- Banyumala waterfall
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
- Gitgit Waterfall
- Mount Batur
- Sekumpul waterfall
- Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang
- Tanah Lot Temple
- Tirta Gangga
- The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
The Climate
The climate in Indonesia is equatorial-tropical, which means humid, hot and tropical. The rainy season is from November to March. The air temperature is 30 degrees, and the water – 27 degrees.
Religions in Indonesia
| Islam | 87,2% |
| Christianity | 9,9% |
| Hinduism | 1,7% |
| Buddhism | 0,7% |
| Folk beliefs | 0,3% |
| Others | 0,2% |
The Medicine
Medicine in Bali is at a high level, but the prices for medical services are corresponding to the level.
When entering the country, vaccinations against hepatitis A and B, malaria and yellow fever are required.
When traveling to Bali, vaccinations are not required (provided that only the island will be visited).
National cuisine
Traditional Indonesian food is boiled or fried rice and noodles. As a rule, meat, chicken or seafood are added to these dishes. Ginger, garlic and fresh turmeric are added to local dishes for flavor.
Salary
The average salary in the country is about $630
Taxes
Tax for individuals in Indonesia is 30%
Prices
Restaurant
| Food in an inexpensive restaurant | 6$ |
| Lunch for 2 people, a middle-class restaurant with three courses | 15$ |
| Combo lunch at McDonalds | 5$ |
Shop
| Milk (1 liter) | 1,8$ |
| Bread | 1,3$ |
| Eggs (10 pcs) | 1,2$ |
Traffic
| One way ticket (city transport) | 0,3$ |
| Taxi (price per 1 kilometer) | 0,5$ |
| Rent a bike | 20$/day |
| Petrol (1 liter) | 0,6$ |
Accommodation
| Hotel 2-3* | 16$/day |
| Hotel 4-5* | 37$/day |
| Villa | 45$/day |
Housing prices in Bali per month:
| Rent a modest housing or room | 400$ / month (without utilities) |
| Renting an apartment or a room in a good hotel | 700$ / month (without utilities) |
Digital Nomad Visa
Currently, Indonesia does not provide special visas for digital nomads, but there are other options available.
Visa on Arrival
Citizens of EU countries, USA, Canada and many others can get a Visa on Arrival (VoA), in fact, this is a visa exemption agreement. A complete list of visa-free countries can be found on the website of the Indonesian Immigration Authority.
The validity period is 30 days.
The visa fee is $35.
What do you need to enter Indonesia?
- Passport with a blank page, valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Indonesia
- Paid return ticket or ticket to another country
- Paid hotel or accommodation reservation
- Medical insurance for $25,000 with COVID-19 coverage
- Full vaccination against COVID-19
It is possible to extend for another 30 days, for this you need to contact the office of the migration service in advance.
Single-Entry Visitor Visa
For those who want to stay in Indonesia for up to six months, you can apply to the Indonesian Embassy for a Single-Entry Tourist Visa, also known as Single-Entry Visitor Visa (B211A) or Visitor Visa.
Tourist visa price:
- for 60 days – $100
- for 180 days – $400
It is also possible to extend the visa for 60 days, but so that the maximum stay in the country does not exceed 180 days. To extend a tourist visa, you need to find a sponsor.
You can apply for a visa on the website of the Indonesian Immigration Authority. Registration of documents takes 4 working days.
What do you need to apply for a tourist visa?
- Two color photos 4×6
- Valid passport with at least 12 months validity
- Paid round-trip airfare or to a third country
- Bank statement on the availability of funds (at least $2000)
- Paid hotel or accommodation reservation
- Instead of a paid hotel reservation, you can provide a letter from a sponsor who is an Indonesian citizen. If you do not have a guarantor, the Indonesian visa agencies can help you with this (the cost of the service is $23).
- Full vaccination against COVID-19
- Medical policy is not required (but it is desirable to issue a policy)
Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa
This visa is currently suspended*
You can track the status of your visa on the main website of the Immigration Office..
For business purposes, you can apply for a business visa (D212) valid for up to 5 years. The number of entries and exits to Indonesia is not limited, but the duration of each visit should not exceed 60 days.
What do you need to get a multi visa?
- Two color photos 4×6
- Valid passport with at least 6 years validity
- Letter from the Indonesian sponsoring company. Visa companies in Indonesia provide assistance in finding a sponsoring company and residence permit.
- Bank statement on the availability of funds (at least $2000)
- Paid round-trip airfare or to a third country
- Full vaccination against COVID-19
The price of a visa for each year of validity is $215.
You can apply for a visa on the website of the Indonesian Immigration Authority. Registration of documents takes 4 working days.
Customs regulations
Collection upon departure from the country from $4-7
Declared:
- Sums over $11,000
- Video cameras, radios, binoculars, sports equipment
Allowed to import into the country:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco
- Alcoholic drinks – up to 1 liter
- Perfume – within the limits of personal needs
- Gifts and souvenirs no more than $250 per person or $1000 per family
It is forbidden to import into the country:
- Medicines of Chinese origin
- Printed publications in Chinese
Prohibited export from Indonesia:
- Rare animals and birds
- Threaded products from Bali
- Items of historical and artistic value without special permission
