- The 2026 minimum: a passport valid for at least 6 months, the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card (filed within 72 hours before departure), the electronic customs declaration (e-CD) and a paid Love Bali tourist levy of Rp150,000 (about $10) per entry.
- Visa on arrival (VOA and e-VOA) costs Rp500,000 (about $35), grants 30 days and can be extended once for another 30. e-VOA holders use dedicated automated lanes at immigration.
- Remote extensions through an agent are over: since 21.05.2025 (regulation IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025) an in-person immigration visit for biometrics is required. Overstaying costs IDR 1 million per day and up to a 10-year entry ban.
- For a C1 visit visa, practice requires a bank statement showing a balance of at least USD 2,000 over the past three months. The debated Bali 'quality tourism' Perda (tabled 06.04.2026) is NOT in force — there is no fixed minimum-funds rule at the border today.
- Working on a tourist visa is prohibited, event organising included: Badung's tourism office introduced mandatory notification of events involving foreigners from 28.07.2026.
Bali's entry rules did not change dramatically in 2026, but they became more formal: more electronic steps before departure, fewer things you can sort out on arrival. Here is what is actually required, what is still only proposed, and a checklist for anyone flying in to view a villa or close a deal.
The mandatory minimum on entry
| Item | Detail | When |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | valid at least 6 months on the date of entry | in advance |
| All Indonesia e-Arrival Card | electronic arrival card, QR code | within 72 hours before departure |
| Electronic customs declaration (e-CD) | replaced paper forms; QR scanned after baggage claim | up to 2 days before arrival |
| Love Bali tourist levy | Rp150,000 (≈$10) per arrival, children included; charged per entry | online before departure |
| Visa | visa-free for some nationalities, VOA or e-VOA — Rp500,000 (≈$35), 30 days | e-VOA before departure |
The levy is payable by card, transfer or e-wallet, and the QR code arrives by email. Paying at the airport is possible but means queueing. e-VOA holders use dedicated automated lanes — service providers report this cutting peak-day clearance from about an hour to under fifteen minutes.
Three electronic steps before departure — arrival card, customs declaration, tourist levy. All three are free of time cost at home, and cost you a queue if you leave them to the airport.
Money and documents you may be asked for
In force. Immigration may ask for an onward or transit ticket and your accommodation address. For the C1 visit visa, obtained in advance, practice requires a bank statement showing a balance of at least USD 2,000 over the past three months.
Under discussion. Bali's governor is pushing a "quality tourism" Perda, tabled in the provincial parliament on 6 April 2026. It discusses solvency checks, confirmed accommodation bookings, insurance and a travel plan. The document is not in force and contains no fixed minimum-funds figure — if someone quotes you a specific mandatory sum, it is invention.
Extending your stay: biometrics are mandatory
This is the most practical change of recent years. A visa on arrival gives 30 days and can be extended once for another 30. But since 21 May 2025 (regulation IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025) an extension requires an in-person visit to the immigration office for biometrics. The old "hand your passport to an agent" routine no longer works.
In practice: if you plan to stay longer than a month, budget a day for the immigration trip and file early rather than in the final two or three days. Overstaying costs IDR 1 million per day; prolonged overstays bring deportation and an entry ban of up to 10 years.
If your trips become regular, stop counting visas and start counting status: an owner's KITAS, Second Home or Golden Visa. See visas and KITAS for villa owners.
What you cannot do on a tourist visa
- Work. Volunteering and on-site "favours" included. Remote work has its own visa, E33G, under which you must register your local address with the banjar within 30 days of arrival.
- Organise events. Badung's tourism office introduced mandatory notification and oversight of events involving foreigners from 28 July 2026: organising counts as work.
- Ride without a licence. You need a category A licence plus an International Driving Permit; the fine for missing one runs up to Rp500,000, and helmets are mandatory for rider and passenger.
- Break temple etiquette. Sarong and sash on entry, no flash near priests, no climbing shrines or sacred trees.
One date deserves its own line: Nyepi, the day of silence. In 2026 it fell on 19 March, the airport closed for 24 hours and guests had to stay inside their hotel or villa grounds. The date shifts every year — check it before booking a March trip.
Checklist: flying in to view a villa or close a deal
Before departure: e-Arrival Card, e-CD, paid Love Bali levy, e-VOA. Keep a passport scan and your accommodation confirmation as separate files on your phone.
How many days to budget: 5–7 for viewings; 7–10 for a notarial closing, allowing for contract wording and banking steps. Legal due diligence takes 2–4 weeks and happens before the trip, not during it — see villa due diligence.
What to bring: your original passport, bank statements (useful for both the visa and the transfer), payment details, and a list of properties with addresses. If you plan to rent the villa out, review the permit stack in legal short-term renting.
What not to do: do not sign on the day of your first viewing, and do not pay a cash deposit without notarial documentation. The remote purchase route is described in how to buy a villa remotely — it is legal and removes the pressure to rush on site.
Bottom line
Bottom line: entering Bali in 2026 means three electronic steps before departure (arrival card, customs declaration, Rp150,000 levy), a passport with six months' validity and a visa. There is no fixed minimum-funds rule at the border — the solvency check is still a draft. The real constraint is not entry but extension: biometrics in person, no exceptions. If you fly in more than twice a year, start pricing long-term status instead of visas.
Planning a viewing trip? Build your configuration and budget beforehand in our configurator — two minutes, so you spend the trip looking rather than calculating.
This material is informational and does not constitute a public offer. Visa and customs rules change — verify current requirements on official resources before you fly.
FAQ
How much is Bali's tourist levy in 2026?
Rp150,000 — about $10 — per arriving visitor, children included. It is charged per entry: leave Indonesia and come back, and you pay again. Pay online at the Love Bali portal before departure and keep the QR code.
Which documents are checked on entry?
A passport valid for at least 6 months, e-Arrival Card confirmation, the electronic customs declaration, a paid tourist levy and a visa (or eligibility for visa-free entry). You may be asked for an onward ticket and your accommodation address.
How much money do I need in my account?
There is no fixed minimum at the Bali border today. For a C1 visit visa, practice requires a statement showing at least USD 2,000 over three months. Bali's draft 'quality tourism' Perda discusses solvency checks, but it has not passed — quoting a figure in that context would be wrong.
Can I extend a visa without visiting the immigration office?
No. Since 21 May 2025 extensions require an in-person visit for biometrics. An agent can prepare documents and accompany you, but cannot give your biometrics for you.
What happens if I overstay?
IDR 1 million for each day of overstay. Prolonged overstays lead to deportation and an entry ban of up to 10 years.