If you have a prescription, it'll be okay. As long as it's for you, it's never been an issue and you would only have to declare it if they ask what it is.
Taxes, bans and QR codes: how Bali is dealing with tourism problems
The Balinese government is aware of the ongoing frustration on the island and has promised to do more to change its reputation as a cheap party destination and rein in rule-breaking. As of June, Bloomberg reported, Bali has deported 136 misbehaving foreigners this year for issues including indecent exposure, rowdy behavior and disobeying local laws, among others.
Officials in Bali have confirmed that online ride-hailing services are legal in Indonesia, and tourists are welcome to make use of them.
Officials in Bali have confirmed that online ride-hailing services are legal in Indonesia. The confirmation comes after a video went viral online of a local taxi driver harassing domestic tourists for using an online taxi service.
The local taxi driver has since been arrested and questioned, but the incident bought the issue to the table once again.
Speculation as to how grand of an increase will be implemented continues to grow, with many sources in Bali suggesting the fee could triple.
Minster Uno’s comments about the potential increase in the visa-on-arrival fee come in an in-direct response to Governor Koster’s wish to increase the visa-on-arrival fee for Bali.
Temporary Suspension of Visa-Free Visits for 159 Countries in Indonesia
The decision aims to address concerns related to public order disruptions and the potential transmission of diseases from countries not certified as disease-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to Achmad Nur Saleh, the Sub-coordinator of Public Relations of the Directorate General of Immigration, currently, only 10 countries are exempted from the visa requirement: the ASEAN member countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam.
To visit Indonesia, foreigners can choose other types of immigration permits such as e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival), Visit Visa, or Limited Stay Visa.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement Scrapped For All Travellers To Bali
As outlined in the Covid-19 Handling Task Force Circular Letter Number 1 of 2023, the government has reviewed the ongoing management of Covid-19 in the country.
The introduction of the letter, originally published in Bahasa Indonesia, reads “that in order to follow up on developments in the situation of controlling the SARS-CoV-2 virus under conditions where the spread of cases in the world and Indonesia is increasingly under control.”
“It is recommended to continue carrying out the Covid-19 vaccination until the second booster or fourth dose, especially for people who have a high risk of contracting Covid-19.”
Bali Issues 12 Dos And 8 Don'ts for tourists
Brace yourself, folks in paradise. It’s about to get real for foreign tourists roaming the island as Bali Governor Wayan Koster has dropped the administration’s official dos and don’ts guidelines.
The Governor of Bali has made a series of announcements that will heavily impact travelers planning their trip to the island.
In this seismic announcement, Governor Koster has formally announced the ban of all activities on all of Bali's mountains and volcanos.
Bali considering limiting tourists to 7 million annually and have them join quota year in advance to get into Bali.
Bali's Governor Wayan Koster has recently announced plans to implement a cap on the number of tourists who can visit the island annually.
