Entering or leaving any country in the world always implies a moment of maximum tension Because even though we know that we comply with the regulations in force and your conscience is at peace, we know that even so anything can happen. Moreover, in Europe, some years ago we have already become unaccustomed to border controls, especially those that are more rigorous. in most countries of the world continue to be the rule and not the exception, so that besides being a little aggressive, it can even seem like an attack against our personal space.
Take off our belt and shoes, open our suitcases, answer a questionnaire that seems infinite while a customs agent inspects us with a bad face. We think inside «thank you Europe for the free mobility of people! Anyway, when we go out to the world we have to adapt to the rules of the game imposed by and there are as many rules as countries, so we who enjoy travelling have no other option than to endure these scenes as champions and get used to them.
What do you have to take into account to successfully go through the customs in Bali?
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- Passport To begin with, you must have a passport in good condition and valid for at least 6 months, and it is important that you have at least one blank page (note that your visa takes up a whole page).
- A return or exit ticket – You don\’t have to go back to your country, but you should be able to check that you are going somewhere else from there. This will be given to you on the plane and you will be able to fill it out to save time once you arrive at the airport (except if you sleep until the last minute)
The visa for Bali
As for the visa, if your stay does not exceed 30 days, it will not be necessary. However, if you plan to stay for a period longer than one month, you will have to apply for a visa in advance and, once there, will have the possibility to extend it even for 30 more days.
But keep in mind that if you enter the country without a visa and want to apply for it there, you will not be able to do so, so plan your trip well, so as not to have any legal problems. The visa can be applied for at the same airport, you must pay a fee, but does not involve too much complexity.
Restrictions and bans at customs in Bali
Although Bali receives tens of millions of tourists a year, the truth is that they still have some outstanding debts with infrastructure. If you have already booked your flight to the island you may have noticed that there are no options in terms of airports, the island only has the international airport Ngurah Rai, which is also not located in the capital, Denpasar, as it is in most countries of the world. is located in Tuban (Kuta), keep this in mind in case you have an early flight and want to look for hotels near the airport, so you don\’t end up sleeping on the other side of the island.
Other useful information about the airport:
- You have free WiFi, so you can communicate with your family and friends and tell them that you have arrived safely, remember that the trip is long and, adding the time difference, they will be eager to have news.
- The ground floor corresponds to arrivals, while departures are from the third floor.
- There is a parking area and the rate is per hour and per type of vehicle, i.e. cars have one price and motorcycles another.
- There is a luggage locker, which can be very useful if you are just passing through and want to take advantage of it to walk around without extra weight or, if you decide to leave valuables that you are not going to use, such as a laptop.
As for the restrictions and prohibitions at the Bali customs office , I will tell you about them below, although there are not too many complications.
Products allowed to enter by Bali customs
When it comes to illegal products, and although we all know what we mean I will make it very explicit, when it comes to drugs, there is no margin. If the Indonesian authorities catch you with drugs, even if it is marijuana, and try to explain that in your country of origin (if applicable) it is legal. T would cause serious (and very serious) problems, this country has big problems when it comes to the use of drugs and therefore they are very rigid. This is not a joke.
However, you can consume alcohol and cigarettes, and a lot of them are part of the products allowed to enter by the Bali customs. However, there are also restrictions, which means that you can only enter:
- 1 litre of alcohol per person.
- 200 cigarettes, 100g of tobacco or 50 cigars.
Pay attention to the quantities and don\’t try to be too clever, it is usual to check the bags trying to earn some extra rupees. And if for some reason you get into trouble, can try to give some rupees to the shift leader.
Extra fees at Bali Customs
Regardless of the allowed or not allowed products, you should not have to pay extra fees at Bali Customs . In principle, taxes are included in the price of the airplane and therefore on your arrival, only you should present the corresponding documentation. Unless you have to pay the amounts corresponding to the visa.
However, pays a lot of attention because, although the Balinese (and Indonesians in general) are very hospitable people. They will always try to make some profit from their actions, so first of all get some cash. Although airports are not known for having the best rates, if you don\’t lose there you will lose later when you try to take some means of transport. secondly, be clear about what kind of transport you want to use and where you want to go, because on departure. The third thing, haggle over the fare, don?t keep the first thing they tell you because it is always an inflated price and much higher than the one they would be willing to receive, and this applies in almost all cases.
For the rest, enjoy Bali, which is a wonderful destination.