Bali Might Soon Ask Tourists for 3 Months of Bank Statements

Bali's governor is pushing a new regulation that would require all tourists to show 3 months of bank statements before entry. Not just long-stay visa applicants, but everyone, including those on the standard 30-day visa on arrival.

What's Being Proposed

The regulation is called "Regional Regulation on the Implementation of Quality Tourism." The goal, according to Bali's government, is to attract "quality tourists" and filter out budget travellers?

Right now, only 60-day visas and longer require proof of funds (a $2,000 minimum balance with 3 months of statements). The 30-day visa on arrival just needs a passport and return ticket.

If this passes, even a quick week-long trip would require you to submit bank statements.

Is It Implemented Yet?

No. This is still a proposal.

The governor has said the regulation is "nearly complete" and will be submitted to Bali's regional legislature. The target is sometime in 2026, but there's no confirmed date.

As of today, the 30-day VOA works the same way it always has.

How the Current Visa Process Works

I visited Indonesia in November 2024, and the process was straightforward.

You have two options: e-Visa (apply online before you fly) or Visa on Arrival (get it at the airport when you land). The e-Visa process is extremely simple and can be done through Indonesia's official portal.

We chose Visa on Arrival because we wanted to check if we could stay in the terminal area for a connecting flight. The VOA queue was long, so if you're going that route, plan for some waiting time at immigration.

Both options give you the same 30-day visa. The only difference is whether you want to skip the airport queue by applying online in advance.

What This Means for Indians

India is one of the top source markets for Bali tourism. A lot of Indians visit for short trips, often for honeymoons, family holidays, or quick getaways.

If this rule passes, you'd need to prepare bank statements in advance and have "sufficient" balance in place. For now, nothing changes. But this is worth keeping an eye on if Indonesia is on your list.

I'll update this post when there's more clarity on the timeline.