Question 1

What do I need to enter Bali?

Accepted Answer

Three separate things, and none of them are optional. First, a visa: most nationalities including UK, EU, US and Australian need a Visa on Arrival costing IDR 500,000, roughly £25, which gives 30 days extendable once to 60. Apply for the electronic version at evisa.imigrasi.go.id at least three working days before you fly — it costs the same and gets you into the faster lanes. Second, the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person, including children, paid through the Love Bali portal. Third, the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card, which combines customs and health declarations and can be completed two days before arrival. Screenshot every QR code, because airport Wi-Fi is unreliable at peak times.

Question 2

Is the B211A visa still available?

Accepted Answer

Not under that name. Indonesia restructured its visa codes and the old B211A is now the C1 single-entry visitor visa. It costs around IDR 2,000,000, gives 60 days initially, and can be extended twice for 60 days each, up to 180 days in total. It is the route for anyone needing longer than the 60 days a Visa on Arrival allows. Any guide still referring to a B211A is out of date. Since mid-2025 all extensions require an in-person visit to a local immigration office.

Question 3

Can I work remotely from Bali legally?

Accepted Answer

Not on a Visa on Arrival or a C1 visitor visa — neither permits paid work, and that includes remote work for an overseas employer. Indonesia introduced the E33G remote worker visa specifically for this. Plenty of people work from Bali on tourist visas, but it is not legal and enforcement has tightened. If you are planning months rather than weeks, get the right visa.

Question 4

When is the best time to visit Bali?

Accepted Answer

April to October is the dry season, with May, June and September offering the best balance of weather and price. July and August are dry but crowded and expensive. Wet season from November to March means heavy afternoon rain rather than all-day washouts, and prices drop accordingly — February is the cheapest month to fly.

Question 5

Where should I stay in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Canggu for long stays, coworking and surf; Ubud for greenery, yoga and a slower pace; Seminyak for restaurants and beach clubs; Uluwatu for clifftop views and better waves; Nusa Dua for calm beaches and families. Kuta is cheapest and closest to the airport but has little else recommending it. They are 45 to 90 minutes apart and traffic makes that unpredictable, so pick one and stay put rather than planning to move around.

Question 6

Do I need a scooter, and what about the licence?

Accepted Answer

Most long-stay visitors rent one, at roughly IDR 700,000 to 1,200,000 a month. You legally need an international driving permit with a motorcycle endorsement. Without one your travel insurance will not cover an accident — and accidents on Bali's roads are common enough that this matters more than it sounds. Grab and Gojek work in most areas, though some neighbourhoods restrict them at the request of local drivers.

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