Bali 2026: the new visa, levy and law changes every Aussie needs to know
Updated 3 days ago by Sarah Falson
Australians travelling to Indonesia and Bali in 2026 have new border rules to comply with.
Before arriving in Indonesia by plane or boat, tourists must complete an arrival card and apply for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA).
Both can be completed on the All Indonesia website at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, according to the Australian Government's Smartraveller.
If you do not apply for an e-VOA at least 48 hours in advance of your travel to Indonesia, you can still apply for a regular Visa on Arrival (VOA) at certain international airports, including Jakarta, Bali, and Lombok.
These new rules came into force on October 1, 2025.
The e-VOA and VOA cost IDR 500,000 ($45), with the e-VOA charging an additional small fee for online processing.
Foreign tourists entering Indonesia are also subject to a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 ($13.55) per person. The tourist levy is separate from the e-VOA and the VOA.
Tourists must always carry identification in Indonesia and Bali, such as your passport or a copy of your passport.
If you're holidaying in Bali, read the local government's guidelines for tourists. Advice includes how to dress, respecting local culture, traffic violations, disrespectful photos and haggling aggressively.
"Bad behaviour that disrespects local culture or religion can get you in trouble or even deported," Smartraveller says.
From January 2, 2026, a revised criminal code will apply that includes penalties for cohabitation and sex outside of marriage.
"If you're married, authorities can act on a complaint submitted by your spouse. If you're unmarried, authorities can act on a complaint submitted by your child or parent," Smartraveller says.
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Data from flight booking website Webjet shows Bali is set to be the top destination for Aussies in 2026, for bookings made so far for travel between January 1 and November 15, 2026.
Tokyo, Auckland and London are the next most popular destinations.
Read the full Smartraveller advisory before your Bali or Indonesia holiday.