Over the last few weeks, there have been some big changes for tourists heading to Bali. The provincial government has doubled down on its commitment to create sustainable and cultural-based tourism. As a result, Governor Wayan Koster announced a list of rules that all tourists must adhere to during their stay on the island. The …
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Indonesia has formally scrapped all Covid-19 travel requirements, including the mandatory vaccination for both international and domestic travelers. The vast majority of Covid-19 restrictions have been removed slowly and steadily since international borders reopened in February 2022. The removal of the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for international travelers is the final step. As outlined in the …
Tourists planning their trip to Bali are being urged to check the condition of their passports after one traveler received a huge fine, a long day out at Immigration, and ultimately deportation. One Australian traveler has spoken to the media about his ordeal at Bali Immigration after officials found an easy-to-miss issue with his passport. …
Of all the proposed changes in legislation that have been put on the table in recent weeks, the news that the provincial government of Bali is seriously considering increasing the visa on arrival for tourists is surely the one that will get prospective travelers talking. Indonesia’s visa on arrival is one of the most accessible …
In a week full of huge announcements about tourism in Bali, there has been a lot to take in. Bali’s Governor Koster released a circular letter that outlined twelve things that tourists on the island must not do if they want to stay on the right side of the law and have an enjoyable stay …
It has been a big week for tourism policy announcements in Bali. From a ban on all activities on the island’s mountains to a comprehensive list of do’s and don’t for visitors, there’s a lot to take in. Amongst all the changes, crackdowns, and amendments, Bali’s Governor Koster has also announced an urgent review into …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has formally announced the do’s and don’t for tourists on the island. The announcement comes after weeks of planning and preparation from the provincial government to create a set of new guidelines for visits to the island. As outlined in the Governor of Bali Circular Letter Number 4 of 2023, the …
The Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies has confirmed that discussions are still underway regarding a potential tourism tax on visitors to Bali. Statements made by Minister Sandiaga Uno this week come as the discussion about the future of tourism in Bali continues. During his weekly press briefing, Minister Uno acknowledged that changes must …
Indonesia has announced that the Department of Immigration will soon launch the ‘Golden Visa.’ This new visa category is set to be a residency-by-investment style policy that officials hope will help attract international talent to boost the Indonesian economy. Speaking from the Vice Presidential Palace on Monday, 29th May, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative …
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Bali’s Governor Koster has made a series of announcements that will have huge impacts on tourists visiting Bali in a variety of ways. On Sunday, 28th May, Governor Koster announced a formal ban on foreigners using cryptocurrency in Bali, as well as new changes to the way in which tourists can hire vehicles and report …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that the new good tourist guide will be handed to tourists as they pass through immigration at the island’s airport. The guide, in the form of an information card, will be given to all international arrivals landing at I Gusti Ngurah Rai when it is published in the next few …