Bali Driving: Three Licence Checks Before You Ride
Visitors in Bali need the right licence for the right vehicle. For short stays, the standard advice is a home-country licence plus an IDP; longer-stay…
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Bali dog rabies vaccination reaches 57.40%, officials say
Bali vaccinated 327,757 dogs by Sept. 2, 2026, reaching 57.40% of the estimated population. Officials said vaccine supplies are sufficient through yea…
Garuda Indonesia switches to piece-based checked baggage from 1 September
Garuda Indonesia has changed its checked-baggage rules from a weight-based system to a piece-based allowance for tickets issued from 1 September 2026,…
Udayana travel-medicine expert details three-step mosquito-risk plan for Bali
A Udayana University travel-medicine specialist urges Bali-bound travellers to plan health measures before departure, protect themselves against mosqu…
Bali Immigration Tells Hotels and Villas to Report Foreign Guests via APOA
Indonesia’s immigration authorities are stepping up use of the APOA reporting system in Bali, urging hotels, villas and other accommodation managers t…
Bali Health Agency responds after U.S. issues Zika travel notice
After the U.S. CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel health notice for Bali based on infections in returning travelers, Bali’s Health Agency said routine s…
Bali Immigration Deports Nigerian Woman After 93-Day Overstay
Ngurah Rai Immigration deported a Nigerian woman after officials said she overstayed her stay permit by 93 days. Authorities have proposed an entry ba…
Bali foreign visitor arrivals edge up 0.10% in July 2026
Bali recorded 697,809 direct foreign visitor arrivals in July 2026, up 0.10% from a year earlier, as Australia stayed the island’s biggest source mark…
Bali dengue cases fall 82.6% in first seven months of 2026
Bali’s Health Office data show 1,588 dengue cases from January to July 2026, down from 9,116 in the same period of 2025, with deaths also lower.
Indonesia’s Wider Visa-Free Plan Still Under Review for Bali Travellers
Indonesia is weighing proposals to expand visa-free entry, but recent government and media reports indicate the plan remains under review.
Indonesia at Level 2: What Bali travellers should check
The U.S. Department of State currently lists Indonesia at Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” in a travel advisory dated July 7, 2026, with Level 4…
Indonesia Posts 6.07 Million Foreign Arrivals in January-May 2026
Indonesia recorded 6.07 million international visitor arrivals in January-May 2026, up 7.68% from a year earlier, according to BPS data reported by lo…
Indonesia health officials outline travel risks behind “Bali belly”
Indonesia’s Health Ministry says “Bali belly” is a common form of traveller’s diarrhoea linked to unsafe food and water, not a Bali‑specific disease.
Ngurah Rai Airport to Run Three-Scenario Emergency Drill on 23 September
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is scheduled to conduct a full-scale Airport Emergency Exercise on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, test…
BMKG forecasts later start to Bali rainy season, most areas wet by December
Bali’s dry season in 2026 is forecast to run longer than usual, with local meteorologists expecting most of the island to enter the rainy season in De…
