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The New Bali Airport Baggage System (2025)

Here’s the no-stress guide to the new 2025 baggage system. Learn real porter costs, where to store bags, and exactly what to do if yours is delayed or damaged. Save this before you fly and breeze through DPS.

23 October 202514 min read

Traveler waiting in an airport seating area, checking a phone beside a carry-on, typical layover scene for transit in Bali (DPS).

Bali Tips

Transit in Bali Rules 2026: Leave the Airport? Here’s the Math

Transiting through Bali’s DPS? Use this 2025 cheat sheet to dodge visa surprises, understand the Bali levy, and decide airside vs landside in seconds. Get exact timings, self-transfer steps, transport options, and layover tips you can trust

21 October 202510 min read

Close-up of traveler holding a blue SIM and phone, installing an Indonesian SIM card.

Bali Tips

Best Indonesian SIM Card Options: Prices, Coverage & the 90-Day Rule

Skip the guesswork. We compare Telkomsel, XL, and IM3, reveal real prices, explain the 90-day IMEI rule, and show exactly where to buy and activate in minutes. Get a local number, data that works everywhere, and zero hassles before you even leave arrivals.

20 October 202511 min read

Wooden family figures under a drawn red umbrella symbolizing health-insurance protection for families.

Bali Tips

7 Best Medical Insurance in Bali, Tourists, Nomads & Expats

Moving to Bali long-term? Get the trust-worthy guide for medical insurance in Bali. What coverage you actually need, how to claim, and the best options.

17 October 202512 min read

Hands holding KITAS and KITAP cards with VS divider on navy—visual of Indonesia temporary vs long-term stay permits.

Visas and Regulations

KITAS vs KITAP: Don’t Apply Before You Read This

KITAS today or KITAP for the long haul? This quick guide shows perks, fees, and exact steps to convert, so you don’t pay twice or miss deadlines.

15 October 20259 min read

Close-up of a Power of Attorney document with a gold pen and reading glasses on a wooden desk.

Visas and Regulations

Power of Attorney Letter Indonesia Template and Example

Need someone to handle your legal or business matters in Indonesia? Learn how to make a valid Power of Attorney (Surat Kuasa) that’s recognized by Indonesian law, with templates, apostille steps, and real notary tips you can trust.

13 October 202510 min read

Traveler using a laptop to pay the Love Bali tourist tax online through the official LoveBali website before arriving in Bali.

Visas and Regulations

Love Bali Tourist Tax Explained in 60 Seconds

Planning a Bali trip? Don’t get held up at the airport! The new Love Bali tourist tax is quick, cashless, and mandatory for all visitors. Here’s how to pay it online in minutes, and make sure your tropical getaway starts stress-free.

10 October 20257 min read

A happy family sitting on the beach in Bali, raising their hands toward the blue sea on a sunny day.

Bali Tips

Avoid the Traps on Your First Family Trip to Bali

Planning a family trip to Bali? From water slides and rice terraces to animal safaris and sunset beaches, here’s your complete kid-friendly Bali guide, plus how Visa-Indonesia.com can help you get your e-VOA or visa extension fast.

8 October 202523 min read

Row of white automatic scooters parked outside a rental shop in Bali—renting a scooter in Bali made easy.

Bali Tips

What Tourists Get Wrong About Renting a Scooter in Bali

Thinking about renting a scooter in Bali? This no-nonsense guide covers licenses, insurance, prices, safe routes, and real road etiquette. Plus a printable pre-ride checklist so you can ride smart (and legally) from day one.

7 October 202517 min read