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Travelling to Bali? Here’s how to make your airport arrival smooth and stress-free.

Arriving in Bali can be a breeze — if you’re prepared. There are four simple things every tourist should do before boarding the plane. They don’t take long, and doing them early will save you from airport delays and long lines. Be prepared and skip the queues!

Here’s your pre-flight checklist:

  • Organise your visa to Bali (IDR 500,000): Most nationalities have two options—apply for an e-Visa up to 90 days before your trip at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or get a Visa on Arrival at the airport. We definitely recommend doing it online for a much faster arrival process in Bali.
  • Pay the Bali Tourism Levy (IDR 150,000):You can do this online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id. It’s quick, and having your payment confirmed before you land means you can skip the airport queues.
  • Fill out the Health Declaration Form: This is required by Indonesian health authorities and must be completed within 72 hours before your flight. It only takes a few minutes online at sshp.kemkes.go.id/register. You need to include your seat number on your flight to Bali
  • Complete the Customs Declaration:This can be done up to 3 days before your flight at ecd.beacukai.go.id. One form per family is enough. Once you land, you’ll be able to walk straight through customs—no hassle.

Want to get out of the airport even faster? Try the Auto E-Gates.

If you have an e-Visa or VoA and your passport qualifies, you might be able to use the new electronic gates at Denpasar Airport. They’re designed to speed up the immigration process—just scan your passport and go. The e-Gates are still being rolled out, so they may not be available to everyone yet.

Before you fly, here are a few more tips:

  • Flying into Bali? Choose Bandara International Ngurah Rai Airport.
  • Filling out forms and not sure what to select for your hotel location?
    • Staying in Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu? Choose Kab Badung (not Bandung!)
    • If you’re headed to Sanur, select Kota Denpasar

Safe travels and see you at the BI Design House in Bali!