Bali Arrival Rules in 2026: Visa, All Indonesia Card, Customs and Levy
For Bali trips in 2026, travellers must handle immigration, the free All Indonesia arrival card, customs declaration and the Bali tourist levy as dist…
Explainers & Data
How Bali works, with sources and numbers.
BPJS Kesehatan: Key Checks for Bali’s Foreign Workers and Long-Stay Residents
Foreign workers and long-stay residents in Bali are generally required to join BPJS Kesehatan if they work in Indonesia for at least six months, but s…
Bali’s Peak Load Nears 1,300 MW as PLN Eyes More Solar Capacity
PLN reports Bali’s electricity demand is growing rapidly, with peak load nearing 1,300 MW and sales reaching about 5,487 GWh by August 2026.
Indonesia’s E33F Retirement KITAS: Age, Income and Sponsorship Explained
Foreign nationals aged 55 and older can apply for Indonesia’s E33F retirement KITAS if they meet age, income and sponsorship rules, but requirements,…
Indonesia family visit eVisa: typical five-working-day processing time
Indonesia’s official eVisa portal says most family visit visa applications are typically processed within five working days, but warns that incomplete…
Hong Kong dengue bulletin stops short of Bali Zika alert
A Hong Kong Travel Health Service bulletin reiterates general dengue precautions for travellers to Indonesia but does not issue a Zika alert for Bali…
Bali–Nusa Tenggara Leads Q2 Growth with 6.10% as Bali Logs 5.78%
Bali and Nusa Tenggara posted 6.10% year-on-year economic growth in Q2 2026, the fastest regional pace in Indonesia, while separate BPS data show Bali…
Bali car rental insurance: four common protection levels explained
Car-rental protection in Bali is typically sold as an optional add-on, ranging from basic damage cover with a deductible to products marketed as damag…
Bali temple visits: etiquette beyond sarongs and sashes
Balinese Hindu temples are active places of worship, not museums.
Driving in Bali: Why Foreign Visitors Need Two Licence Documents
Foreigners driving in Bali are generally expected to carry both their home-country licence and an International Driving Permit, and long-stay resident…
Why Bali’s July 67.29% hotel occupancy differs from the 80% holiday figure
Official data from Statistics Indonesia show Bali’s star-rated hotels reached a 67.29 percent occupancy rate in July 2026, the highest in Indonesia.
Bali logged 697,809 foreign tourist visits in July 2026, BPS Bali says
Statistics Indonesia’s Bali office reported 697,809 foreign tourist visits to Bali in July 2026, a 15.34% increase from June.
What Karangasem’s Eight Withheld Tower Certificates Mean
Karangasem reviewed 52 tower zoning applications through June 30, 2026, issuing 44 and withholding eight over zoning, technical or licensing concerns.…
Bali occupancy estimate hits 69% in private snapshot, official series listed
A private market estimate put Bali hotel occupancy at 69% on June 13, 2026. An official provincial spreadsheet shows a 2026 classified-hotel series, b…
Indonesia Tightens E-Visa Security and Warns Bali Influencers on Visa Rules
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have tightened e-visa security with email-based two-factor authentication and warned Bali visitors that unpaid inf…
