Travel Checklist

2026 Bali Arrival Checklist

Everything you need to prepare before your Bali trip. Check items off as you go — your progress is saved in this session.

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📄 Before You Fly

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Valid passport (6+ months validity from arrival date)

Visa on Arrival fee ready ($35 USD cash or card)

Travel insurance purchased (medical + COVID coverage)

Hotel booking confirmation printed/saved

Return/onward flight ticket booked

Custom declaration form (fill online at customs.go.id)

Download Grab & Gojek apps

Download Google Maps offline map for Bali

Notify your bank about international travel

Book airport transfer (avoid the taxi mafia on day 1)

💰 Money & Payments

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Bring $100–200 USD in clean, new bills for exchange

Get a travel-friendly debit card (no foreign ATM fees)

Download Wise app for best exchange rates

Know ATM locations: BCA and Bank Mandiri are best

Carry small IDR notes (10K–20K) for tips and temples

Set up mobile payment (GoPay via Gojek for convenience)

📱 Connectivity

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Buy eSIM before landing (Airalo or Holafly)

Or: Buy physical SIM at airport (Telkomsel recommended)

Save accommodation address and phone in offline notes

Download WhatsApp (essential in Bali — everyone uses it)

Save emergency numbers: Police 110, Ambulance 118, Tourist Police +62 361 224111

👕 Packing Essentials

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Lightweight, breathable clothing (it's 30°C+ daily)

Sarong/scarf for temple visits (or buy one there for 30K IDR)

Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ (coral protection)

Insect repellent with DEET

Universal power adapter (Type C/F, 230V)

Waterproof phone pouch for water activities

Comfortable walking sandals + one pair of closed shoes

Rain jacket or lightweight poncho (especially Nov–Mar)

Reusable water bottle (Bali has refill stations)

Basic first-aid kit (Imodium, Paracetamol, plasters)

🏥 Health & Safety

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Check CDC/WHO vaccine recommendations (Hep A, Typhoid)

Pack prescription medications with doctor's letter

Know nearest international hospital (BIMC Kuta or Siloam)

Drink only bottled/filtered water (never tap)

Bring anti-diarrhea medication (Bali belly is common)

Pack oral rehydration salts (ORS)

🙏 Cultural Must-Knows

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Cover shoulders and knees at temples

Don't touch anyone's head (considered sacred)

Use right hand to give/receive items

Don't step on offerings (canang sari) on the sidewalk

Ask permission before photographing ceremonies

Learn basic Bahasa: "Terima kasih" (thank you), "Permisi" (excuse me)

Know Nyepi Day — island-wide silence day, no travel allowed

🛬 At the Airport (Arrival)

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Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter FIRST (before immigration)

Pay $35 VOA fee (Visa-free nationals may skip this)

Go through immigration (have hotel address ready)

Collect luggage and pass customs

Exit and find your pre-booked driver (DO NOT follow random touts)

If no pre-booked driver: use official airport taxi counter or Grab pickup zone

Exchange only a small amount at the airport (rates are bad)

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