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Telkomsel internet package

by Ketut | Bali Facts, SIM card | 86 comments

Update: You can now easily buy a data SIM card online before traveling. This can either be a traditional SIM or an eSIM that you can use in Bali. Learn more about getting a SIM card or eSIM in Bali on the Bikago Mobile website. These are the current Telkomsel Simpati...

Uber Bali ready for customers

by Ketut | Bali Facts, Bali Travel Tips, Featured | 7 comments

Uber Bali UPDATE: Bali bans Uber Uber Bali is available in the South only at this moment although it operates in a somewhat grey area legally (follow-link above to learn more). Uber is limited to Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Tuban (including airport), Kuta, Legian, Seminyak,...

Exceptions to the required Rupiah transaction regulation

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As of 1 July 2015 Indonesia requires all business transactions to be done with the Indonesian Rupiah. Foreign currencies are no longer allowed to pay for services or goods. All rates for services or goods have to be shown in Rupiah. There are some exceptions to this...

Indonesia requires Rupiah payment or risk prison sentence

by Ketut | Bali Facts | 2 comments

Indonesia requires Rupiah payment for all transactions made in Indonesia. This new mandate was released on 31 March 2015 by Bank Indonesia which is the central bank of the Republic of Indonesia. This new rule will be enforced for all domestic transactions from 1 July...

West Bali National Park entrance fee

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West Bali National Park entrance fee as of 1 June 2015. Domestic visitor (Indonesian) at Rp 10,000 per person during weekdays. Domestic visitor (Indonesian) at Rp 15,000 per person during weekends and national holidays. Group of domestic students (10+ students) at Rp...

Bali cancels immigration entry form

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The Bali airport cancels the use of the immigration entry form for overseas visitors. This is as of 1 April 2015. The white three fold immigration entry form is no longer used. This is the three-fold-form that was previously given to passengers on the plane before...