Planning a trip to Bali? There’s a new step in the entry process you need to tick off before boarding your flight. From now on, all travellers, including Australians, must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card before flying. This applies no matter which visa you’re entering on, whether it’s the Bali Visa on Arrival (VOA), an arrival e-VOA, or another visa type.
For Australians, this is a noticeable shift. Gone are the days of filling out paper customs declarations on the plane or after landing. Instead, everything is now done online before your arrival in Bali. The process is quick; once you submit your form, you’ll instantly receive a QR code. Keep it on your phone or printed out, as you’ll need to show it when you land at Ngurah Rai International Airport or any other international airport in Indonesia.
Think of the Indonesia Arrival Card as the digital version of the old paper declaration form, but faster and easier.
It records your travel and passport details, arrival airport, and customs information. Importantly, this card is separate from your visa. You’ll still need to apply for a visa separately, but the arrival card makes the entry process smoother at the border.
Completing the arrival card is straightforward, and can be done in just a few minutes. Here’s how Australians can apply online:
1. Go to the official Indonesia Arrival Card website.
2. Enter your travel details including flight number, port of entry, and length of stay.
3. Provide your personal and passport details.
4. Complete the section for customs declarations (similar to the Australian incoming passenger card).
5. Submit the form and instantly receive a QR code.
6. Keep the code handy on your device or print a copy to present at the international airport when you land.
Even with the new arrival card system, Australians must still obtain the Bali Visa on Arrival. The VOA remains the most common option for foreign tourists visiting Bali for up to 30 days.
Here’s what you need to know:
Remember: You need both the VOA and the Indonesia Arrival Card.
Before: Fill out paper forms on the plane.
Now: Submit everything online within 72 hours of travel.
Key changes to note:
Before you take off, make sure you’ve got these covered:
Indonesia is rolling out digital systems to streamline arrivals and cut down on queues. For travellers, it means a little extra preparation before you leave Australia, but a quicker, hassle-free experience when you land in Bali.
With millions of visitors arriving each year, these updates help keep Bali’s borders running smoothly, so you can start your holiday stress-free.
Australians travelling to Bali now need to complete two essentials before their holiday: the All Indonesia Arrival Card (submitted online within 72 hours of travel) and the Bali Visa on Arrival. Together, these requirements make your arrival in Bali smoother while ensuring compliance with immigration rules.
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