Consulate General of India, Bali, Indonesia : Guidance for Indian Tourists visiting Bali

Guidance for Indian Tourists visiting Bali

Guidance for Indian Tourists visiting Bali

Kindly ensure that your passport has more than 06 months validity from date you plan your departure from Indonesia to ensure a smooth travel experience. Immigration authorities in Bali do not grant entry to any tourist who has lesser validity. Ensure your passport is in perfect condition before traveling to Indonesia. Indonesian authorities maintain strict rules and may deny entry for damage even minimal water exposure, minor tears, or ripes to the pages. Matters related to immigration, customs, and quarantine fall under the jurisdiction of the host country.

While visa for Indians is available on arrival at Bali airport, it is better to take e-visa, fill custom declaration form and pay tourist levy fee online in advance through the following links:

This will significantly reduce your wait time upon arrival at Bali airport.

There have been incidents of mobile phone & gold chain snatching and ATM card skimming especially in the tourist areas of Bali including Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, and Jimbaran. Hence, please be careful of your belongings while walking on the streets and riding on the motorbike. Women traveling alone are advised to be especially cautious, as they may be more vulnerable to certain risks.

Consider withdrawing money from the bank branch ATMs when possible and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for banking or accessing personal information.

Kindly note that Indian Driving License is not valid for driving in Indonesia. For driving rental scooters/bikes in Bali you must have an International Driving Permit (IDP). This is crucial as in case of accident, you may face problem with the local police and your health insurance company.

Before renting any vehicle/transport like two-wheeler/four-wheeler, ATV, jet-ski, boats etc. for self use, please ensure that the same has adequate insurance cover for any damage and third party. Please note that rental vehicles in Bali, including those being used for water sports/activities are often not insured; hence in case of accidents, the renter is obliged to pay for the damage to the vehicle as well as to the third party involved in the accident.

Several drowning incidents involving Indian nationals have occurred in hotel and villa swimming pools and have died in due to diving, and drowning incidents at sea in recent years. Always supervise children near water and and ensure a lifeguard is on duty when the pool is in use.

Kindly exercise abundant caution and check the safety equipment before going for any adventurous activity like ATV ride, banana boat ride, hiking, mountain climbing, snorkeling, Go-kart and other water/adventurous activities. Do not hike or climb alone. In mountainous areas, check the latest conditions, use a licensed guide (mandatory on many routes), carry overseas medical insurance, and keep a local mobile phone. Some hazardous trails may be poorly marked. Please note that in case of a mishap/accident during these activities, the emergency medical response is not satisfactory and it may take considerable time due to large number of tourists.

Boat and ferry accidents have been occurring more frequently. Many vessels are not equipped with sufficient life jackets. Passengers are advised to carry their own. Tourists are advised to board boats only at official government-supervised ports: Sanur, Serangan, Benoa, Tanjung Benoa, and Kedonganan. These ports are monitored by the authorities which enables quick coordination with search and rescue teams in case of emergencies. Departures are suspended during unsafe weather conditions. Avoid using unofficial ports, as boats from these locations are not tracked and may face delays in rescue efforts.

Kindly take adequate Travel Health Insurance before coming as the cost of medical treatment in Bali is on the higher side.

If your trip is being managed by a tour operator, kindly make sure to use services only from reputed and well-established tour operators. This is specially important when taxis are hired for longer duration for sight seeing purposes.

To stay safe while getting around, always use licensed metered taxis, hotel taxi desks or trusted ride-hailing apps. Avoid accepting random taxi offers, especially at airports or busy terminals. Unofficial or unregistered taxis have been linked to crimes such as: theft of items left behind in the vehicle, harassment, assault, or other mistreatment

Indonesia experiences natural disasters and severe weathers, including: floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, earquakes, storms resulting in turbulent sea conditions, tsunamis and high wave events. Be careful of weather conditions while planning your trip to different locations in the country.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara has already erupted I few times in 2025, producing ash clouds that have caused flight disruptions and temporary closures at Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Lombok (LOP), and Bali (DPS) airports. Travellers should check flight status with airlines before departure, expect delays, diversions, or cancellations at short notice, and follow local authority guidance and monitor official updates.

Consuming/bringing any kind of banned narcotics in Bali is illegal. All cannabis-based products, including cannabis, hemp, CBD, THC, hash, and edibles, remain illegal in Indonesia. A medical prescription will not exempt you from these laws. Indonesia has strict punishment, such as arrest, imprisonment, fines, deportation, or the death penalty.

Be conscious and respectful of Balinese tradition and culture. Foreign Tourists are prohibited from entering the Utamaning Mandala and Madyaning Mandala (the innermost and middle sanctum) of sacred places or temples, except for the purpose of worship while wearing Balinese traditional attire or prayer garments. Read the Bali Provincial Go. Check the official Do’s and Don’ts from the Bali Provincial Government to ensure you follow local regulations as a tourist.

Refer to the Guide to Consular Services to understand the support the Indian Government is able or unable to provide while you're outside the country.