Bali is one of Australia's most beloved holiday destinations, and getting there is refreshingly straightforward. Before you picture yourself by the pool in Seminyak or watching the sun rise over the rice terraces in Ubud, there is a small amount of admin to sort. This guide covers everything Australian travellers need to know about entering Bali in 2026 — from the Visa on Arrival and the Bali Tourist Tax, to the digital arrival card, health declaration, and how to skip the airport queue entirely.

Yes. Australian passport holders require a visa to enter Indonesia, but the good news is that it is one of the easiest visas in the world to obtain. Australians qualify for the Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VoA), which can be purchased on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar (Bali) or at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The VoA costs IDR 500,000 (approximately AUD 50) and allows a stay of up to 30 days, extendable once for an additional 30 days — giving a maximum stay of 60 days.

If you want to skip the often long VoA queue at the airport, you can apply for an e-VoA online before you leave Australia through the official Indonesian immigration portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. The fee is the same, the approval is usually fast, and you simply present a QR code on arrival.

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Whether applying at the airport or online, you will need the following:

Since 14 February 2024, all international tourists entering Bali are required to pay a tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (approximately AUD 15) per person per visit. This is separate from your VoA fee and covers cultural preservation and environmental protection across the island. Pay online before you fly through the official Love Bali portal at lovebali.baliprov.go.id — you will receive a QR code by email to show on arrival. You can also pay at a counter in the international arrivals hall, but the online option is faster.

All travellers entering Indonesia must complete the following before or upon arrival:

If 30 days is not enough, you have two options. First, you can extend your VoA once at a local immigration office in Bali for an additional IDR 500,000 — giving you up to 60 days total. The extension must be processed in person at least one week before your original VoA expires; allow 3 to 5 working days for processing. Second, if you know before leaving Australia that you want a 60-day stay from the start, consider applying for the C-Type Visa (formerly the B211A) through the Indonesian Embassy or via evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you depart.

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