If you’ve been wanting to plan a beach holiday to Bali, now is the time. Bali has been gradually opening up for travel again since 14 October 2021, but new regulations as of 21 March are making travel there that much easier.
Picture: Getaway gallery / Bali
Visa on arrival has now been reinstated and is available for people from South Africa and a large number of other countries.
Visas on arrival are only available for those who land in Denpasar via international flights so those who land in Jakarta or any other Indonesian city will not qualify for one.
The visa can be paid for in cash in the Indonesian rupiah or by Mastercard or Visa card. The cost is Rp500 000 (R520).
The first three nights in the country must be booked at a CHSE-certified hotel, resort or villa. Other than this, there is no quarantine for travellers who arrive in Bali on an international flight.
A PCR test must be taken on arrival at the hotel, if the result is negative travellers can explore, however, it is still compulsory to stay three nights at the CHSE-certified hotel. A PCR test must be taken again on the third day and if it is negative, people are free to travel.
You can check out the list of CHSE-certified hotels, resorts and villas here.
Visitors must be fully vaccinated and have official proof either digitally or on a hard copy. A hard copy of a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before departure must also be presented.
If you wish to visit Bali in light of these new regulations, you will have to download the PeduliLindungi app and fill in the e-HAC section. You can download it off of Google Play or the App Store for Apple.
Other requirements include proof of a return ticket, travel insurance, and proof of accommodation at a CHSE-certified hotel, resort or villa.
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