Do You Need a Visa to Enter Bali? Yes. Here's How.

Picture this: You’ve just survived a 24-hour flight to paradise, and you get held up at immigration because of a simple misunderstanding. This happens more often than you’d think.

Let’s cut to the chase so this doesn’t happen to you. Yes, as a U.S. citizen, you absolutely need a visa to enter Bali for tourism. But don’t let that word “visa” scare you. This isn’t a complicated, month-long application process. It’s a simple fee you pay right at the airport.

This process, called a Visa on Arrival (VOA), is designed to be quick and tourist-friendly. Think of it as your entry pass to the island, and it’s your key to a smooth, hassle-free start to your vacation.

We’ll walk you through exactly how it works, what it costs, and what documents to have in hand. Here are the essential details.