Travel Tips in Bali

TRAVEL TIPS

ACCESS TO BALI
FLIGHT: Bali can be reached by air to Ngurah Rai International Airport, and the destination is Denpasar (airport code: DPS)
SEA: Bali can be reached by sea- From Java to Gilimanuk Port- From Lombok to Padang Bai Port or Benoa Harbour

VISA
Bali is under Indonesian teritory and following visa regulations apply:
The Free Visa Facility (maximum length of stay is 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, and Peru.
The Visa-on-Arrival Facility (maximum length of stay is 30 days) will be issued to citizens of thefollowing countries: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Citizens of countries not stated above are required to apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in their country of domicile

DO
Convert money at a reputable looking money changer shop and independently calculate before changing. Shop around as the rate may vary, check whether the commission is added or not.
Put on loads of high factor waterproof Sun Cream especially if you intend to spend a lot of time in the water
Drink a lot of bottled water and eat a lot of fresh fruits - do your body a favour
Be careful with your belonging at all times. Leave your important documents in your hotel safe and wander around with the copies.
Respect the slow pace of processions - don't honk
Haggle when buying, except on price-tagged goods
Buy "immodium" to relieve bouts of Bali belly
Reconfirm your outbound flight.
Show your respect by wearing sarong when entering temples.

DON'T
Step on offerings in the street - walk around them
Attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach
Take drugs. This carry the death penalty according to Indonesian laws
Touch people's heads. It's very offensive to Balinese Hindus
Enter temples during menstruation.
Forget to put salt on your food and drink water - you will probably sweat a lot
Use your left hand in sacking or handing over something to someone as it is considered impolite. If there is no other option then express your apology.