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Indonesia Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

For more information you can access the FCDO advice for Indonesia at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia

Entry requirements

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Indonesia.

Dual nationality

Indonesian law does not allow dual nationality for those aged 18 and older. If you are a British national who has retained Indonesian nationality, you could have difficulties with immigration in Indonesia.

Travel tax

The Bali Provencal Government has introduced a International Tourism Tax which is IDR 150,000 per person which is a one time payment (Approx £8 pp). This has been brought in to support and protect the nature of Bali and help towards making Bali a more sustainable and green country. This tax needs to be paid before arriving in Bali and can be paid online at www.lovebali.baliprov.go.id or alternatively you can pay cashless via Bank Counter in I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport or Benoa Bali Harbor.

Visa requirements

A visa is required to enter Bali. You can either purchase your visa on arrival at the airport or applied for online before you travel. If you would like to apply for your visa online, please visit Indonesian immigration website where you can apply and pay online to obtain your visa.

Alternatively you can contact The Travel Visa Company who will be able to arrange your visa on your behalf. Please either visit The Travel Visa Company or call 01270 250 590 and quote Mercury Holidays.

Arrival card

All international travellers to Indonesia, must complete the ‘All Indonesia Arrival Card’ online before departure. This should be done between three days before your flight and the day of departure from your home country. To complete the form, visit https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. There is no fee, and this form is not a visa, so you must still obtain the correct visa separately. Once submitted, you’ll receive a QR code, which you should either print or save on your device. Upon arrival in Indonesia, present this QR code along with your passport at immigration.

Visa scams

Beware of visa scams from fake visa agents. Use the Indonesian Immigration self-service portal.

Overstaying your visa

Visitors who overstay without the proper permissions can be held in detention or refused permission to leave the country until a fine of 1 million Indonesian rupiah per day is paid.

Proof of onward travel

Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask you for proof of onward travel (such as a return or onward air ticket). Make all reservations before leaving for Indonesia.

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

Check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro at least 8 weeks before your trip.

Accommodation

Registering

If you stay in private accommodation in Indonesia (not a hotel), you must register your presence with the local police at the nearest police station. You could be fined 5 million Indonesia rupiah if you do not register. If you stay in a hotel, you will be registered automatically.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice

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