New Bali visa 2024 rules

[antycbr]

No. The linked LL article implied that it’s an honour system at the moment.

Same gates at CGK, so probably not programmed for the Bali tax. Should be more like the Customs QR code (or do online first).

More importantly, still no word on dropping eVOA for Oz….

it’s just a tax - of course they won’t drop it!

At least it’s not like Chile - $183…

 

[SYD]

it’s just a tax - of course they won’t drop it!

It was reported late last year that bilateral discussion could see Oz PP holders go back to visa free arrival (seperate to the Bali tourist tax - which of course could be recouped by accommodation providers).

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/aussie-tourists-will-no-longer-require-a-visa-to-visit-bali-in-2024-after-indonesian-government-scraps-visaonarrival-process/news-story/5fe490a608447d36024423f07ea11bbe

I’d be happy if the free 3 day transit “visa” came back…

At least it’s not like Chile - $183…

Yes, I just used my “Visa”…

Oz is one a very few countries still required to pay the Chile reciprocity fee - albeit via online application now… Successive Fed governments have failed to negotiate a better deal for Oz travellers.

 

[kokoikaka]

I have booked a reward flight with Jetstar to DPS and transit to TPE with China Airlines.

Anyone knows if I needed to go through immigration and pay visa fee+tourist tax ? I wonder if Jetstar will check through my luggage to China airlines..

 

[RooFlyer]

E-gates in Bali are GO!

https://loyaltylobby.com/2024/03/12/indonesia-entry-exit-experiences-using-e-voa-with-automated-gates-bali-levy/

The e-gates should hopefully negate the problem with Indonesian immigration authorities faulting passports for fairly trivial wear and tear.

 

[drron]

The Ball tourist tax is obviously optional. No mention of it through the egates and baggage hall. The only time I saw somewhere to pay there were 2 Aussies paying whilst hundreds walked by. You were very nearly out of the building. Looked up and a sign on the parking garage said could you please pay the Bali tax.

Again egates to the left and most were free. Huge lines to pay the VOA. So although not a pleasant experience getting the eVisa is definitely worth it and no need to pay for a fast track service.

 

[jase05]

I have booked a reward flight with Jetstar to DPS and transit to TPE with China Airlines.

Anyone knows if I needed to go through immigration and pay visa fee+tourist tax ? I wonder if Jetstar will check through my luggage to China airlines..

JQ won’t check luggage through to the best of my knowledge. You will need to go through immigration and pay appropriate fees

 

[cssaus]

To confirm, a visit to Bali still requires the payment for an e-VOA but now also a payment of the Bali visitor tax, is that correct?

 

[SYD]

To confirm, a visit to Bali still requires the payment for an e-VOA but now also a payment of the Bali visitor tax, is that correct?

Yes, at the moment.

 

[drron]

There is no requirement to pay the Ball tax to exit the airport but there are reports now that police are stopping people and asking for proof that you have paid. They ask to see the QR code on your phone to prove you have paid.

Urgent warning to Aussies heading to Bali

Aussies heading to Bali have been warned they could be streets by police for on-the-spot inspections to verify payment of the new 'tourist tax'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Daver6]

According to the article, if you haven't paid it, you're asked to pay it on the spot, no fines applied. That's hardly going to encourage you to pay it.

Also, is there anything that states you need to carry proof of payment with you at all times?

 

[Pushka]

I notice today that Jetstar has a warning about it on their website.

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According to the article, if you haven't paid it, you're asked to pay it on the spot, no fines applied. That's hardly going to encourage you to pay it.

Also, is there anything that states you need to carry proof of payment with you at all times?

Apparently they plan to check it on your emails But if you paid it on arrival there won't be any email. . I think we will try avoid.

 

[exLXCXFF]

Hiya - flying to Bali on Friday arriving around 7pm.

Could anyone share their latest experience with the eGates? If you have your VoA, is it literally walking into the immirgration hall and going through the gates without much waiting (like in Singapore)?

I probably will pay the Bali tax, just out of goodwill.

Cheers

 

[aikman]

Hiya - flying to Bali on Friday arriving around 7pm.

Could anyone share their latest experience with the eGates? If you have your VoA, is it literally walking into the immirgration hall and going through the gates without much waiting (like in Singapore)?

I probably will pay the Bali tax, just out of goodwill.

Cheers

Yes. Go to a vacant e-gate, scan your passport, smile for the camera and walk through to the baggage hall.

 

[jase05]

Yes. Go to a vacant e-gate, scan your passport, smile for the camera and walk through to the baggage hall.

Don’t forget your online customs declaration either

 

[exLXCXFF]

Reporting back: Arrived shortly before 7pm from Singapore on SQ. Gate next to immigration hall, through the gates in under 2 mins, customs declaration scanned and no one asked for the Bali tax. In my Grab a few minutes later. So basically, gate-to-Grab in about 15 minutes which is similar to Changi.

Kudos to the Indo government where they deserve it.

This is a game changer for weekend trips.

 

[cssaus]

I presume you applied for an e-VOA prior to your arrival in Bali.

 

[exLXCXFF]

I presume you applied for an e-VOA prior to your arrival in Bali.

Yes - but I have a fully pre-populated Molina account, so that’s easy to do as well.

 

[cssaus]

Yes - but I have a fully pre-populated Molina account, so that’s easy to do as well.

Me too from when I went to Bali last year.