Is It Possible to
Enter Bali During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Yes, Apply For An
e-VISA and You Can Now Enter Indonesia & Stay for 6 Months on the New
Single Entry (B211b e-Visa)
Author, Ekarini
For more info about Bali: Bali Travel Info
Photo: Temple at Menjangan island, Bali
Bali Travel Info
It has been more than a year Bali island that has no tourists, quiet beaches, business in the tourism sector is very badly affected. For those who are KITAs holders and residents only who are allowed to enter Bali so far. Tourism workers return to the villages where they came from. The Bali’s economy is down.With the new Single Entry e-visa, now
you can apply for a visa to enter Bali through Jakarta (the capital of
Indonesia). This e-Visa will allow you
to spend up to six months in Bali. The free “Visas on Arrival” for tourists are
still unavailable, but anyone who wants to come to Bali can now apply for this
new visa option, letting you fly into Indonesia legally online through a Visa
agent.
Almost anyone is eligible to apply for
the Single Entry e-Visa, it is not for tourism purposes. It is currently the
best possible option for non-residents and foreigners to enter Indonesia and
stay in Bali for an extended period of time.
The visa is called a B211b Visa, also
referred to as the “Business Visa” – Please note it’s a visa that
is not for tourism purposes. In order to obtain this visa, you must
be sponsored by a PT or Company in Indonesia, a process that can be completed
with the help of a visa agent in Bali.
The Single Entry, e-Visa is valid for
60 days and allows for 30-day extensions, total a six month stay period.
How to apply for an e-Visa
Single Entry e-Visa applications can
be submitted online by your agent, which means you do not have to visit the
Indonesian embassy in your home country, nor when you arrive in
Indonesia.
Documents you need to apply the
e-Visa:
-You’ll need to provide a scanned
copy of your passport.
-You’ll need to show your bank
statement (in English) with a minimum amount of 10,000 USD (or, ask your agent
to help you).
-You’ll need a booked return
ticket to and from Indonesia within 60 days (it’s best to book a flight
that can be rescheduled without fees, if you decide to extend your visa and
stay for more than 60 days.)
You’ll need to show proof of
the e-Visa payment.
-Since this visa is different from a
tourist visa, there is a chance you’ll need to describe the purpose of
your visit when you enter the country. Your legitimate reasons are:
1. To attend business meetings
2.To assess the market
3.To check on any business investments
4.To consider future business investments
The price of the new e-Visa is
approximately US$300. This includes the agent fee, the visa fee, and other
documentation that’s required, including sponsorship, guarantee letter, and
sometimes, the promise of an approved visa application within seven working
days. Depending on which visa agent you choose.
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When you arrive in Indonesia, you can
then choose to extend your e-Visa after your initial 60-day stay period. You
can extend the visa four times, 30-days each, total a six-month stay. The price
of each extension is approximately US$50, and each extension application must
be made two-weeks before the date of visa expiration.
You need to have a Coronavirus test
before arriving in Indonesia.
you will need to show a negative PCR
(swab) test. The test must have been completed within seven days of arrival
into Indonesia.
When you arrive into Indonesia, you
first have to quarantine in Jakarta for five days in a designated hotel. You
will have a PCR swab test taken on Day 1, and another on Day 5. If your results
are negative, you are free to travel onwards to Bali. Some visitors have been
asked to sign a document to say they will continue to self-quarantine at home
for a total of 14 days.
Currently there are no direct
international flights to Bali. You will need to fly into Jakarta first (the
capital of Indonesia) and then fly domestically to Bali. The flight time from
Jakarta to Bali about one hour and half.
You will receive your e-visa by email, so you no longer need to visit the Indonesian embassy in your country.
The best, book your
flight after your visa is approved, just in case there are any
delays. Once your visa is approved, you have 90 days to enter the country, so
you can book your flight, print your e-visa, arrange your health insurance and
also get your PCR (swab test) done within seven days of arriving into
Indonesia.
As you know, Indonesia (and Bali) does
still have some active cases of Coronavirus, please take all the necessary
precautions that you would in anywhere you are included in Bali. Even though, Bali is blessed to have plenty of
outdoor spaces, breezy private villas and secluded beaches, and social
distancing is just part of normal Bali life.
Yes, Bali is still safe for those who are healthy and following health
protocol, wearing masks, and social distancing procedures.
Happy Travels,
I hope to see you there
