Planning a holiday to Bali? Understanding Indonesia's entry requirements can be confusing, especially when it comes to tourist visas, the Bali arrival card and the Bali Tourist Levy. While these are separate requirements, each plays an important role in preparing for your trip.
This guide explains the difference between the Bali Tourist Visa and the All Indonesia digital arrival declaration, how the Bali Tourist Levy fits in, and what Australian travellers need to organise before flying to Bali.
1. Understanding Bali’s Three Entry Requirements
Before travelling to Bali, Australian passport holders need to understand three separate entry requirements. Each serves a different purpose and must be organised before departure.
- B1 Tourist eVisa: Your official visa allowing you to enter Indonesia for tourism and stay for up to 30 days.
- All Indonesia Digital Arrival Declaration: A mandatory online declaration containing your personal and travel information. Once completed, you receive a QR code to present upon arrival.
- Bali Tourist Levy: A separate government charge for foreign tourists visiting Bali, subject to official exemptions.
For a typical Bali holiday, Australian travellers need to arrange all three.
Bali Easy Visa simplifies the entire process, allowing you to organise your tourist visa, arrival declaration and Tourist Levy Voucher through one convenient online application.
2. What Is a Bali Tourist Visa?
A Bali Tourist Visa allows foreign visitors to enter Indonesia for tourism purposes and stay for a specified period. For Australian passport holders planning a holiday of up to 30 days, the B1 Tourist eVisa is a convenient option that can be arranged online before departure.
The B1 Tourist eVisa is issued electronically by Indonesian Immigration and emailed to you once approved, allowing you to have your visa organised before travelling.
Bali Easy Visa takes care of the application process for you, helping ensure your visa application is completed accurately and submitted to Indonesian Immigration for approval.
All visa approvals and final decisions regarding entry into Indonesia remain at the discretion of the Indonesian authorities.
3. What Is the Bali Arrival Card?
The Bali Arrival Card, officially known as the All Indonesia Digital Arrival Declaration, is a mandatory online declaration for international travellers entering Indonesia. It collects your personal and travel information and, once completed, provides a QR code to present upon arrival.
The All Indonesia digital arrival declaration can only be completed within 48 hours before your scheduled arrival in Indonesia.
When you apply through Bali Easy Visa, our team takes care of this process for you. Your arrival declaration will be completed within the required timeframe, and your QR code will be emailed to you before departure.
Depending on when you submit your application, your arrival QR code may be sent separately from your B1 Tourist eVisa and Bali Tourist Levy Voucher.
4. What Information Is Required for the All Indonesia Declaration?
The All Indonesia digital arrival declaration requires some basic information about you and your trip. You will typically need to provide:
- Your passport details
- Your flight information and scheduled arrival date
- The name and address of your accommodation in Bali
- Your contact details
- Any additional information required by the declaration
Bali Easy Visa takes care of everything for you, completing your All Indonesia digital arrival declaration as part of the same simple application for your B1 Tourist eVisa and Bali Tourist Levy Voucher.
5. What Is the Bali Tourist Levy?
The Bali Tourist Levy, also known as the Bali Tourist Tax, is a separate requirement from your visa and All Indonesia digital arrival declaration. Foreign tourists visiting Bali are required to pay the levy, unless they qualify for an official exemption.
The levy helps fund initiatives to preserve Bali’s unique culture, protect its natural environment and improve tourism infrastructure.
Once payment is completed, you receive a Bali Tourist Levy Voucher as proof of payment.
Bali Easy Visa includes the Tourist Levy Voucher as part of our complete Bali entry package, so you can have everything organised before you travel.
6. Bali Visa vs Arrival Card vs Tourist Levy at a Glance
B1 Tourist eVisa (30 Days)
Your official visa allowing you to enter Indonesia for tourism and stay for up to 30 days.
When you receive it: Processed before your trip and emailed to you once approved.
All Indonesia Digital Arrival Declaration
A mandatory digital declaration containing your personal and travel information. Once completed, an arrival QR code is issued.
When you receive it: Completed within 48 hours before your scheduled arrival, with your QR code sent by email.
Bali Tourist Levy Voucher
Proof of payment of Bali's mandatory tourist levy, subject to official exemptions.
When you receive it: Arranged before your trip and emailed to you once processed.
With Bali Easy Visa, all three requirements are organised through one simple application, saving you the time and hassle of completing multiple forms on different website
7. Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Your Bali Entry Documents
Understanding the different entry requirements can help you avoid unnecessary delays or complications when travelling to Bali. Here are some common mistakes to watch out for:
- Confusing the arrival card with a visa. The All Indonesia digital arrival declaration does not replace your tourist visa. Both are separate entry requirements.
- Assuming the Tourist Levy is included in the visa fee. The Bali Tourist Levy is a separate government charge and must be paid unless you qualify for an exemption.
- Expecting all documents to arrive together. Your visa, Tourist Levy Voucher and arrival QR code may be emailed separately, as the arrival declaration can only be completed within 48 hours before your scheduled arrival.
- Providing incorrect travel information. Ensure your name, passport details, flight information and travel dates are accurate to avoid potential delays.
- Leaving everything until arrival. Organise your entry documents before departure to avoid long delays at the airport.
With Bali Easy Visa, you can avoid the confusion. Our simple application combines all three requirements into one convenient service, helping ensure your travel documents are organised before you fly.
8. Do Australians Need a Visa, Arrival Card and Tourist Levy?
Yes. Australian passport holders travelling to Bali for a typical holiday are required to have three separate entry documents:
- B1 Tourist eVisa: Allows entry into Indonesia for tourism for up to 30 days.
- All Indonesia Digital Arrival Declaration: A mandatory declaration that provides a QR code for arrival.
- Bali Tourist Levy Voucher: Proof of payment of Bali's tourist levy, unless an official exemption applies.
Each serves a different purpose, and completing one does not replace the others.
Bali Easy Visa makes the process simple by organising all three through one convenient online application, so you can enjoy a hassle free arrival in Bali.
For more information, read our guide to bali entry requirements for australians.
Final Bali Entry Checklist Before You Fly
Before departing for Bali, make sure you have the following documents and travel information ready:
- Valid Passport: At least six months of validity remaining from your date of arrival in Indonesia.
- B1 Tourist eVisa: Your approved 30 day tourist visa.
- Bali Tourist Levy Voucher: Proof of payment of Bali's mandatory tourist levy, unless exempt.
- All Indonesia Arrival QR Code: Your completed digital arrival declaration.
- Return or Onward Flight: Confirmation of your flight departing Indonesia.
- Accommodation Details: The name and address of your accommodation in Bali.
- Copies of Your Travel Documents: Keep digital copies on your phone and printed copies as a backup.
Travelling to Bali should be exciting, not complicated. With Bali Easy Visa, you can organise your visa, Tourist Levy Voucher and All Indonesia arrival declaration through one simple application, giving you peace of mind before you travel.
Three Bali Entry Requirements. One Simple Application.
Bali Easy Visa makes preparing for your Bali holiday simple and stress free.
With one convenient online application, we organise your 30 day B1 Tourist eVisa, Bali Tourist Levy Voucher and All Indonesia digital arrival declaration, saving you time and the hassle of navigating multiple government websites.
Our complete package costs just A$95.26 per traveller, including all applicable government fees, processing services and dedicated Australian customer support.
Everything is organised before you travel, so you can arrive in Bali with confidence.
