Bali Travel Restrictions 2022: Bali Is Open For Travel (Updated July 25, 2022)

Bali is open for travel to international tourists from 72 countries. We are going to answer all your questions about coming back to Bali, and give step-by-step instructions on what you need to do in order to travel to Bali.

Tourists from approved countries can once again purchase VOA (Visa On Arrival) tourist visas on arrival, and are allowed to travel to Bali without quarantine, if they follow certain travel restrictions and guidelines.  We will explain it all, so keep reading to find out what you need to do to return to Bali.

Which Countries Can Travel To Bali?

72 Countries Can Travel to Bali on VOA (Visa On Arrival) Tourist Visa

Do I Need a PCR Test to Come to Bali?

No. As of May 18, 2022 foreign visitors are no longer required to show proof of a negative PCR test taken prior to arriving in Bali.

When you arrive in Bali you will be subject to a health screening for COVID-19 symptoms which will include a temperature check.  If your body temperature is above 37.5 degrees celsius (99.5 degrees fahrenheit) you will be required to take a PCR test at the airport.

Otherwise, after you complete your immigration and customs check you will be free to continue your trip in Bali.

In the event that the foreign tourist is detected to have COVID-19 related symptoms and/or have a body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius, they must undergo a PCR test with the cost being borne by the foreign travelers.

COVID-19 Handling Task Unit – Circular Letter No. 22 Year 2022

Do I Need a Vaccine to Travel to Bali?

Yes. According to information from the “COVID-19 Handling Task Unit – Circular Letter No. 22 Year 2022” you are required to show proof of having received a 2nd COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to arrival in Bali.  

You can show proof of a vaccination certificate either using a physical or digital vaccine card. 

“Foreign tourist must comply with the following terms/requirements….Show that the card/certificate (physical or digital) has received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure…”

COVID-19 Handling Task Unit – Circular Letter No. 22 Year 2022

However, there are a couple exceptions to this requirement.  

• If you have a medical reason, or special health conditions, that prevents you from receiving the COVID vaccine, you can provide a medical letter from your doctor which will exempt you from the vaccine requirement. 
• If you have already had one dose of a vaccine, AND recovered from COVID you can obtain a doctor’s certificate, in your home country, stating  you are no longer actively transmitting COVID-19, or you can obtain a COVID-19 recovery certificate. If you have not had at least one dose of the vaccine you will be required to quarantine for 5 days.

Do Children Need to be Vaccinated to Travel to Bali?

Children 17 and under do not need to show proof of vaccination.

Do I Need to Quarantine in Bali?

No. Well….maybe. After your COVID-19 symptom check, if you are required to take a PCR test  and your test results come back positive, you will be required to quarantine.

If you are required to take a PCR test at the airport you will be required to go directly to your accommodations and wait for the results.

If your PCR test comes back positive, and you have mild to no symptoms, you will be required to quarantine in a government approved hotel. If you have moderate to severe symptoms you will be required to quarantine in a hospital.

If you have not received a vaccine, or have only received one dose, within the last 14 days prior to arriving in Bali, you will be required to quarantine for 5 days. After 4 days of quarantine you will be required to take a PCR test.

In the event that foreign tourist is detected to have no related symptoms with COVID-19 and have a body temperature below 37.5 degrees Celsius, are allowed to continue their trip.

The foreign tourist who have not been able to get vaccinated or have received the first dose of vaccine and are quarantined for a duration of 5 x 24 hours must carry out a second RT-PCR test on the 4th day of the quarantine;

COVID-19 Handling Task Unit – Circular Letter No. 22 Year 2022

Do I Have to Stay at a Hotel in Bali?

You are no longer required to show proof of a hotel stay at a CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) certified hotel. You will only be required to stay at certain CHSE certified hotels if you are required to take a PCR test and the results are positive.

What CHSE Hotels Can I Stay at in Bali?

If you would like to stay at a CHSE approved hotel, you can review the following links to see all the CHSE approved hotels in Bali that meet the Bali Ministry of Health certification requirements for COVID-19 health protocols.

Bali Hotel Association CHSE Certified Hotels

More CHSE Certified Hotels & Businesses in Bali

Do I Need Travel Insurance to Visit Bali?

No. According to the new travel requirements, effective July 17, 2022, you are no longer required to show proof of travel insurance that will cover COVID-19 related expenses in the event you become sick and need to go the the hospital for treatment.

How Do I Show Proof of Vaccine in Bali?

In order to travel to Bali you need to show proof of receiving at least 2 vaccines. In order to do this the Bali Provincial Governments is requiring tourists to show a physical vaccine certificate, or to use a mobile app called “PeduliLindungi” (it translates to “Care Protect”).

With this app you will be able to show proof of vaccine certificates, and have the ability to scan QR codes at certain venues including malls, shopping centers and restaurants.

In order to use this app there are a few steps you need to take. It can be a little unclear and frustrating to use, but we’ll guide you through it.

How Do I Use the PeduliLindungi App and Upload My Vaccine Certificates?

1. In order to use the PeduliLindungi app you first need to register your vaccine with the the “Non-Indonesia Vaccination Verification” website. (LINK: https://vaksinln.dto.kemkes.go.id/sign/in ) When using this website you will need to do the following:
   • Create login
   • Accept email verification
   • Fill out the required information and upload copies of your passport and vaccine certificates.
   • Receive verification and acceptance of non-indonesian vaccine certificate sent to your registered email.
2. After you have received verification and acceptance of your vaccine certificates you can proceed to download the PeduliLindungi app.
   • LINKS:
   • Google Play Store  
   • Apple Store
   • PeduliLindungi (Care Protect) Website (if you experience issues with the app)
3. After downloading the app you will need to do the following:
   • Create account in PeduliLindungi app.
   • Select “Covid-19 Vaccine” and then “Vaccine Certificate”
   • Fill out required information
     • It is important to select “Foreign Vaccine” under “Vaccine Type” when filling out the required information, otherwise the application will not recognize your previously accepted vaccine certificate.
   • Submit information to receive Vaccine Certificates with QR codes and ability to use app to scan QR codes at required venues.
   • Create EHAC (from app home screen)
     • Select “Create e-HAC” —-> “International” —-> “By Air”
     • Fill out required information and submit.

If you are experiencing any difficulties and receiving errors in the app such as “Vaccine Type Does Not Match” you can try the following:

1. Make sure you have selected “Foreign Vaccine” for Vaccine type. This is was is suggested in the app. However, we have experienced that this does not always work, and some users have mentioned they no longer have this option and need to choose the actual vaccine they received. Check to see which options you have and try accordingly.
2. You can also try entering either the date of your first vaccine OR the date of your second vaccine.

TIP: When having to select your birth date you can select the year and it will give you a scroll function to select your birth year. Otherwise, it will appear that you have to scroll through every month until your birth year.

After you have received your vaccine certificates and registered your Electronic Health Alert Card (e-HAC) in the app you will be able to use this information as proof of vaccine when arriving in Bali. However, we would also highly recommend you bring paper copies as well in case the app doesn’t work on arrival in Bali.

How Do I Fill Out the Customs Declaration Form in Bali?

Upon arriving in Bali, from an international flight, you  will need to fill out a customs declaration form. Usually this is provided to you in paper format on the plane, prior to arriving in Bali. However, as you can probably tell by now, there is a push to do all things electronically due to COVID. Therefore, you can also use an Electronic Customs Declaration Form (e-CD) prior to departure to Bali and simply show the Customs Agent your QR code.

Visit this link to fill out the form online. (https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/)

Step-by-Step Instructions For Visiting Bali

We know all of this may be a bit confusing. There are certainly a lot of steps that need to be followed prior to traveling to Bali. That is why we have created a simple PDF download with step-by-step instructions with all the necessary items you need to complete before traveling to Bali, including what you need to do in order to comply with Bali’s “COVID Health Protocols”.

Useful Links

• Non-Indonesia Vaccination Verification website
• Arrival Guidelines For International Travelers To Indonesia
• COVID-19 Handling Task Unit – Circular Letter No. 13 Year 2022
• CHSE Certified Hotels and Businesses in Bali
• Bali Hotel Association CHSE Certified Hotels
• Electronic Customs Declaration Form
• PeduliLindungi Website
• Bali COVID-19 PCR Labs
• TravelDoc

Conclusion

Bali is open for travel and we want to welcome you back! The government regulations are constantly changing, but we are trying to stay up-to-date and provide you with the most current information. If you have any other questions about travel to Bali please message us through our Facebook Messenger in the bottom right corner of this site. We look forward to seeing you in Bali!

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