Bali Expats Chat

Who it's for

Made for digital nomads and families in Bali. Also known as Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak, Denpasar.

Common questions in this chat

How do I extend my visa on arrival in Bali?

The e-VOA/VOA lets you stay 30 days and can be extended once. E-VOA holders can claim the extension online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, pay the fee shown there, then attend an immigration office for a photo/interview. You need an onward ticket. Timing windows differ between offices, so start early and check the portal. Source: imigrasi.go.id/en/e-voa/. Checked: 2026-10.

How does renting a villa yearly work in Bali?

Yearly rentals are usually paid upfront, and one Ubud dataset found yearly prices a median 10% below twelve monthly payments; monthly rentals are more flexible and typically need a one-month deposit. Agencies list e.g. Canggu 2-bed villas from about IDR 170 million a year. These are asking prices; get a written contract and bargain. Source: balivillahub.com/en/category/long-term-villa-rentals-ubud. Checked: 2026-10.

Do I have to pay the Bali tourist levy?

Yes: foreign visitors pay IDR 150,000 per person, once per trip, separate from the visa. Pay before arrival via Love Bali (cards, transfer, QRIS) and keep the QR voucher; otherwise pay cashless at the Ngurah Rai airport or Benoa port counters. Unpaid tourists can be refused entry to attractions. Source: lovebali.baliprov.go.id/faq. Checked: 2026-10.

What is the fine if I overstay in Bali?

Overstay is fined per day, payable in cash rupiah at the airport when you leave, up to a limit of days. Beyond that UK guidance says detention, deportation at your cost and a possible re-entry ban; ban length is reported differently, so avoid it. Check the current daily fine on the Immigration site. Source: gov.uk/guidance/indonesia-visa-overstay-and-deportation. Checked: 2026-10.

What does the E33G remote worker visa require?

Per the official eVisa FAQ: stay of up to one year, proof of income of at least US$60,000 a year, an employment contract with a company outside Indonesia, and a personal bank statement showing at least US$2,000 for the last three months. You may not earn from Indonesian clients or employers. Apply on the official eVisa site. Source: evisa.imigrasi.go.id/front/faq/e076131c-0d39-469b-afaf-75fc66aff923. Checked: 2026-10.

Chat rules

1. No spam. No ads, promo or referral links without a moderator's OK.
2. Nothing illegal or dangerous: no escorts, drugs, scams, fake documents.
3. No forwards from channels while you're new — write your own words.
4. Respect each other. No insults, discrimination or harassment.
5. English only so everyone can follow.
6. Stay on topic: life in Bali — housing, visas, work, health, events, tips.
7. Report, don't argue: reply to the message with /report and moderators will look.

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