Things to note when going to Bali

Bali Visa Chinese tourists can apply for a visa on arrival in Bali. After arriving at Denpasar Airport in Bali, you can apply at the visa on arrival window with a valid passport and round-trip air ticket. The fee is US$10 for a stay of less than 7 days and US$25 for 8-30 days.

Special reminder:

1. The stay time on the Bali visa is one day each on the day of entry and exit. For example, entry before 24:00 on January 1st and after 0:00 on the 8th To leave the country, you should apply for an 8-30 day visa. Otherwise, you will not only have to pay the visa fee but also be fined when leaving the country.

2. If you are not flying directly to Bali, but connecting in other cities, it is best to apply for a visa in advance, otherwise you may not be able to leave China Customs.

For transfers in other Indonesian cities such as Jakarta: apply for an Indonesian visa in China in advance.

Transiting in Malaysia: The most economical way is to apply for an Indonesian visa at home and apply for a transit visa for free in Malaysia, which allows you to stay in Malaysia for 120 hours.

Transiting in Singapore: If you do not want to enter the country, you only need to apply for an Indonesian visa. For connecting flights, you can also leave the country with a blank passport and apply for a visa on arrival in Bali; if you want to enter Singapore and spend a few days in Singapore, then You must apply for a Singapore visa in advance, and you can apply for a visa on arrival in Bali. Singapore has also launched a 2-hour city tour service by bus. You do not need to apply for a visa, but you need to hand in your passport and cannot leave the bus, which is equivalent to not entering the country.

Applying for a visa in China takes 5 working days. The visa is valid for 90 days and can stay up to 30 days.

Materials required for visa: passport valid for more than 6 months, two photos, visa application form, copy of ID card, proof of employment.

Cost: 285 yuan.

Embassy of Indonesia in China

Address: Building B, Diplomatic Office Building, Sanlitun, Beijing, 100600

Tel: 010-65325488

Consulate of Indonesia in Guangzhou

Address: Room 1201-1223, 2nd Floor, West Building, Dongfang Hotel, No. 120 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, 510016

Tel: 020-86018772, 86018790, 86018850 Back to top Bali Island Medical Health Vaccination: Generally, no vaccination is required. Before departure, you can pay attention to local news and consult medical institutions. If necessary, get the corresponding vaccinations in time. Common ones include dengue fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, etc.

Drinking water: Neither tap water nor well water is drinkable directly. Try to drink bottled water. Better hotels will provide 1-2 bottles of drinking water per person every day. It can also be purchased in convenience stores, supermarkets, etc. The most common local brand is "Aqua". When buying bottled water, check the production date of the water. You can also observe it under sunlight or lights. If there are impurities in the water, don't buy it. Drinking water and ice provided by restaurants and bars are safe to drink.

Medical institutions: There are hospitals in every major town in Bali, and many hotels also have their own clinics, providing 24-hour medical services. But generally speaking, the medical conditions are relatively poor. In case of emergency, the fastest way is to fly directly to Singapore for emergency treatment. Bali has a 24-hour international SOS service. It is recommended to purchase health and accident insurance with international rescue services before departure. Back to top Currency and Banks in Bali Currency: The local currency is Indonesian rupiah (Rupiah, abbreviated as RP). Currently, 1 yuan is equivalent to about 1,700 rupiah, and 1 US dollar is equivalent to about 12,000 rupiah. Please check the exact exchange rate before departure.

The U.S. dollar is also widely used. Generally, accommodation, chartered cars, and travel agency excursions are mostly quoted in US dollars, while shopping, eating, and tipping are mostly quoted in Indonesian rupiah.

Conversion: RMB is not easily convertible directly, and the exchange rate is very poor.

It is best to exchange US dollars at home and then exchange them for Indonesian rupiah locally. Exchange is available at airports, hotels, and banks, and there are many exchange points on the streets of cities and towns.

Exchange skills:

1. The exchange rate of Indonesian rupiah fluctuates greatly. After arriving at the airport, check the exchange rate of the day. If it is at a higher level, you may wish to exchange more.

2. The exchange rate at the airport is generally lower than that in urban areas. You can exchange a little less first, which is enough for one or two days.

3. If there is “No commission” on the exchange rate notice board at the street exchange point, it means no handling fee.

4. The exchange rate of large denominations of US dollars is higher than that of small denominations.

5. Count the items in person when redeeming, and do not change hands through others.

6. It is best not to carry US$100 banknotes issued in 1996, as they may be rejected.

Credit cards: Credit cards can be used in high-end hotels, restaurants, and large stores, but RMB single-currency credit cards issued by domestic banks cannot be used. ATM machines are common in major cities and towns, but UnionPay cards cannot be used, and credit card withdrawals require additional fees, so it is better to bring enough cash. Back to top Tips in Bali Except for hotels and restaurants that have marked service charges, tips are generally required for receiving various services, and the amount varies from 500 to tens of thousands of dong depending on the work done by the other party.

General principles: restaurant waiters are charged 5-10% of the meal; taxi drivers are exempt from the change of 500 or 1,000 dong, depending on the distance; chartered taxi drivers are charged 50,000 dong or 5 US dollars per day. If the other party's service is very good or extra labor has been put in, it should be increased as appropriate. It is recommended to carry 1,000 and 5,000 dong and 1 dollar banknotes with you, and be ready to tip at any time.

Etiquette for tipping:

1. When tipping, you should smile and express your gratitude for the other party's service. Remember that a tip is a reward for the other person’s labor, not a charity.

2. In addition to being free of change, it is best to pay an extra tip with a single note. If you pay a tip of 1,000 dong, do not use two 500 dong denominations. It is not allowed to tip with coins, it is very impolite. Also don't use very worn or crumpled banknotes. If you find when you change money that he gives you a large stack of receipts, you must be extra careful!

3. Tips paid to the room attendant can be placed in an eye-catching location such as a bedside table or dressing table when leaving the room, and do not fold them randomly and look like they are thrown away, otherwise the waiter will It is thought that this is a property that the guest accidentally left behind. Back to top Bali Post Communications Domestic mobile phone roaming: China Mobile's mobile phones can roam to Bali, but the charges are very expensive. If the mobile phone cannot be turned off, you can carry two mobile phones with you, one for roaming to accept incoming call numbers (no answer) and text messages (no charge), and one for callback using a local mobile phone card.

Buy local mobile phone cards: Many stores sell mobile phone SIM cards, and you can also buy them at the airport. Local calls generally cost 800-1,500 dong per minute, and incoming calls are free. You can top up at convenience stores. Do not use hotel room phones unless there is an emergency, they are very expensive.

International long distance: Use a mobile phone sim card purchased locally and dial 01016 before dialing. The call back to China costs about 2,000 dong/minute. You can also make IP calls from places with "Wartel" signs on the streets, and calls back to China cost 4,000 dong per minute.

Dial the area code: When making a local call from a roaming mobile phone, you need to add the area code 0361. You can use the local SIM card to dial the phone number directly. When calling back to China, regardless of roaming or local card, you need to dial 00186.

Emergency numbers:

110 Police

113 Fire Dept.

118 Ambulance ) Back to the top Habitual taboos in Bali 1. When walking, pay attention to the sacrificial supplies on the road and never step on them. Local people often place sacrifices at the door. Some things that we think are ordinary things on the street, such as trees, are also used as sacrifices to gods, so sacrificial supplies are often placed on the streets.

2. Don’t touch other people’s heads casually, even children. This would offend Hindus.

3. Do not enter the temple wearing shorts or skirts. There are salons and belts available for free borrowing at the entrance of the temple, but appropriate donations should be made.

4. Do not enter Hindu temples. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter, do not be driven by curiosity and should refuse even if prompted.

5. When locals kneel down to pray, do not stand in front of them. It would be extremely rude to say the least, anywhere.

6. When visiting a local’s home, you must take off your shoes when entering the room.