Bali Visa Requirements — VoA, Extensions & 2026 Rules

Bali visa requirements sit at the top of every pre-trip checklist for foreigners. Indonesia governs entry — Bali is a province, not a separate country — and most short-stay tourists use Visa on Arrival (VoA) or visa-free entry depending on nationality. Here is what travellers need to know in 2026, plus how to plan experiences once you are cleared to land.

Visa on Arrival basics

• Valid passport (typically 6+ months remaining)
• Return or onward ticket (often checked)
• VoA fee paid at airport — keep receipt for extension paperwork
• 30 days initial stay; extension possible through official channels

Always confirm on the official Indonesian immigration site before travel — this article is guidance, not legal advice. For proposed financial checks and new tourist rules, see our Bali new tourist rules 2026 update.

After immigration — what to book first

Once dates are firm, reserve high-demand cultural slots. Our shared cooking classes cap at 8 guests; morning market tours fill first in July–August. Book your cooking class online — you will need your hotel area for pickup, not visa documents.

Budget line items beyond the visa

VoA is a one-time entry cost; daily Bali spending varies widely. See is Bali cheap or expensive and how to pay in Bali for money planning. A cooking class at IDR 350K is mid-range value — lunch included.

Book a Balinese cooking class on your Bali trip

Visa sorted? Lock in your Balinese cooking class — the experience that turns "I visited Bali" into "I cooked Bali."

Shared class from IDR 350,000 per person. Private 1-person class IDR 650,000. Free Ubud-area pickup. Book your cooking class or see the full Balinese cooking class in Ubud page. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 — max 8 guests per shared session.