Bali General Tourist Informations

Bali lies just 8 degrees south of the equator, hence a hat is particularly needed to avoid the sunburn since the sun is quite fierce during the day. Light and loose cotton attire is more advisable for travelling during the day due the warm weather, but it is considered disrespectful to wear brief clothings in the villages, towns or on public transportations, and it is more unacceptable to wear mini skirts, shorts, thongs and beach wear for visiting temples, ritual ceremonies and government offices.

Bali Visas and Travel Permits

The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation regarding a Visa on Arrival (VOA) system for visitors to Indonesia. This came into effect on February 1st, 2004 and stipulates that :

1. A free visa for a short visit (up to 30 days) is given to 11 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, The Philippines, Hong Kong, macao, Morocco, Peru, Chili, and Vietnam.
   
   
2. A Visa on Arrival must be obtained by 63 countries and one special territory. This visa can be obtained as soon as they arrive in Indonesia. These countries include : America, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, England, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Aljazair, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Holland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Fiji, India, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Egypt, Monaco, Oman, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, China, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tunisia, Greece and one territory in Taiwan.
   
   
3. Travellers granted a Visa on Arrival may enter Indonesia through selected points of entry, including - Airports : Polonia (Medan), Sultan Syarif Kasim - H (Pekanbaru), Tabing (Padang), Soekarno Hatta (Jakarta), Juanda (Surabaya), Ngurah Rai (Bali), and Sam Ratulangi (Manado). Seaports : Sekupang Batu Ampar, Nongsa, Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam), Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi, Bandar Sri Udana Lobarn (Tanjung Uban), Belawan (Belawan), Sibolga (Sibolga), Yos Sudarso (Durnai), Teluk Bayur (Padang), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Padang Bai (Bali), Jayapura (Jayapura), and Seven Harbours.
   
   
4. Visitors from countries excluded from this facility need to obtain the visa from the Indonesia Embassy in their country of origin.
   
   
5. Visitors staying for 7 days in Indonesia are obliged to pay US$ 10 per person, while those staying for 8 - 30 days must pay US$ 25 per person. Departure tax for international destinations is Rp. 1.000.000,- per person and Rp. 30.000,- per person for domestic destinations.

Bali Customs

According to custom regulations, one adult is allowed to bring into Indonesia a maximum of one litre of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 10.000 grams of tobacco, and a reasonable amount of perfumes.

Photographic, video and filming equipments, radios, typewriters and cars are admitted provided they are recorded in your passport on entry and taken out of the country on departure. Narcotics, firearms and ammunitions, TV sets and Chinese medicines are strictly prohibited. Fresh fruits, plants and animals must be passed by the quarantine office.

Bali Health Regulation

Valid vaccination certificates for smallpox, cholera and yellow fever are required from those who come from infected areas. Bali is a tropical island so the visitor should be aware of the danger of the sunburn, and prepare this by always wearing a hat and using sunscreen lotion or sun block. Medicines can be obtained with a prescription from the doctor at local pharmacies called "apotek".

Bali Medical Services

Hospital and health centers staffed by well-trained doctors and medical assistants are available in major tourist resorts and Provincial Capital. Public health centers are also available at every sub-distric units.

The following are some hospitals/health clinic lists :

• Bali Hyatt Hotel Clinic
  Jl. Danau Tamblingan 89, Phone (0361) 288271
  
  
• Bali International Medical Center (BIMC)
  Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 100x Tuban, Phone (0361) 761263
  
  
• Kuta Clinic
  Jl. Raya Kuta 100, Phone (0361) 761263
  
  
• SOS Medica
  Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 505x Kuta, Phone (0361) 710544 / 720100
  
  
• Puri Raharja Private Hospital
  Jl. W.R. Supratman 14 – 15 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 229118
  
  
• Dharma Yadnya Private Hospital
  Jl. W.R. Supratman Denpasar, Phone (0361) 462629
  
  
• Bhakti Rahayu Private Hospital
  Jl. Gatot Subroto II/1 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 430270
  
  
• Graha Husada Private Hospital (Surgery)
  Jl. Cokroaminoto 30 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 423467
  
  
• Dharma Husada Private Hospital
  Jl. P.B. Sudirman 50 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 227560
  
  
• Bina Atma Private Hospital (Mental Disease)
  Jl. Cokroaminoto Denpasar, Phone (0361) 425744

• Ubud Clinic
  Jl Campuhan Ubud, Phone (0361) 974911

• Singaraja General Hospital
  Jl. Ngurah Rai 30 Singaraja, Phone (0362) 41046
  
  
• Kerta Usadha I Private Hospital
  Jl. Ahmad Yani108 Singaraja, Phone (0362) 22396
  
  
• Karya Dharma Usadha Private Hospital
  Jl. Yudistira 7 Singaraja, Phone (0362) 21890

• Tabanan General Hospital
  Jl. Pahlawan 14 Tabanan
  
  
• Gelgel Private Hospital
  Jl. Mawar Tabanan, Phone (0361) 811027
  
  
• Dharma Kerti Private Hospital
  Jl. Teratai 16 Tabanan, Phone (0361) 811424

• Negara General Hospital
  Jl Gelar, Phone (0365) 41006
  
  
• Dharma Senatan Private Hospital
  Jl. Ngurah Rai 151 Negara

• Gianyar General Hospital
  Jl. Ciung Wanara 2 Gianyar, Phone (0361) 943049

• Klungkung General Hospital
  Jl. Flamboyan 40 Semarapura, Phone (0366) 21371

• Bangli General Hospital
  Jl Kusuma Yudha 27 Bangli, Phone (0366) 91002
  
  
• Bangli Hospital (Mental Disease)
  Jl Kusuma Yudha 29 Bangli

• Amlapura General Hospital
  Jl. Ngurah Rai Amlapura, Phone (0363) 21011

Churches

• Bali Isa Almasih Pentecostal Church (GPIA - Bali)
  Jl. Bhuana Kubu Gg. Asam VI No 11 a
  Phone : (0361) 482028, Mobile : 08123603718
  Homepage : Http://www.GPIA-Bali.com
  Email : gpia_bali@yahoo.com
  
  
• GPIB MARANATHA
  Jl. Surapati 11, Denpasar
  Phone : (0361) 222591, 247514
  
  
• GEREJA PANTEKOSTA (Pentecostal Church)
  Jl. Raya Kuta 18x
  Phone : (0361) 757670
  
  
• GEREJA KATOLIK BUNDA MARIA
  Jl. Bukit Kampial, Nusa Dua
  Phone : (0361) 774811
  
  
• GEREJA KATOLIK KUTA
  Jl. Kartika Plaza 107, Kuta
  Phone : (0361) 750043
  
  
• GEREJA KRISTEN PROTESTAN
  Jl. Menuh, Kuta
  Phone : (0361) 754225
  
  

Buddhist Temples

• VIHARA DWIPAYANA
  Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tanah Kilap
  Phone : (0361) 725528
  
  
• VIHARA BUDHA MAITREYA
  JL. Dr. Sutomo Gg. 8 / 5
  Phone : (0361) 425702

Mosque

• MASJID RAYA UKHUWAH
  Jl. Hasanudin 56 A, Denpasar
  Phone : (0361) 243569

Airlines

• Air New Zealand
  Wisti Sabha Building, International Airport Ngurah Rai, Phone (0361) 756170
  
  
• Buraq Indonesia Airlines
  Komplek Sudirman Agung Blok A 47 - 48, Phone (0361) 241397
  
  
• Cathay Pacific Airlines Limited
  Wisti Sabha Building Lt. II, International Airport Ngurah Rai, Phone (0361) 766931
  
  
• China Airlines
  Wisti Sabha Building, International Airport Ngurah Rai, Phone (0361) 754856
  
  
• Garuda Indonesia Airways
  Main office : Jl. Melati 61 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 288011 Ext. 1789
  Branch office :
  Sanur Beach Hotel, Sanur, Phone (0361) 287915,
  Natour Kuta Beach Hotel, Kuta, Phone (0361) 751179
  
  
• Japan Airlines
  Jl. Raya Kuta 100x, Tuban, Phone (0361) 757077
  Wisti Sabha Building Lt. II, International Airport Ngurah Rai, Phone (0361) 756130
  
  
• Mandala Airlines
  Jl. Diponegoro No. 98 Blok D-23 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222751
  
  
• Merpati Nusantara Airlines
  Jl. Melati 51 Denpasar, Phone (0361) 235358
  
  
• Qantas Airways
  Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, Phone (0361) 288331-3
  
  
• Royal Brunei
  Wisti Sabha Building No. 5 , International Airport Ngurah Rai, Phone (0361) 757292
  
  
• Singapore Airlines Limited
  Ngurah Rai International Airport, Phone (0361) 768388 ext. 1587
  
  
• Thai Airways International
  Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, Phone (0361) 288141, 288063

Bali Bussiness Hour

Government offices open from 7.30 am - 3.30 pm. Except on Saturdays and Sundays with short days up to 13.00 on Fridays. Most shops are open six days a week from 8.00 am – 3.00 pm and in the evening from 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm, while departement stores and shopping centers are open for 12 hours (10.00 am – 10.00 pm). Some also open on Sundays.

Bali Tourist Information Offices

• Integrated Tourist Information Center
  Jl. Raya Kuta no 1, Kuta
  
  
• Ubud Tourist Information Services
  Jl. Raya Ubud, Phone (0361) 973285

Bali Government Tourist Offices

• Bali Tourism Authority
  Jl. S. Parman, Renon, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387, Fax (0361) 226313
  
  
• Denpasar Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Surapati, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 223602
  
  
• Badung Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta, Phone (0361) 756175 / 756176
  
  
• Gianyar Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Manik 12 B, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 943554, 943410
  
  
• Klungkung Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Untung Surapati 3, Semarapura, Phone (0366) 21448
  
  
• Bangli Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Sriwijaya 23, Bangli, Phone (0361) 91537
  
  
• Karangasem Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Diponegoro, Amlapura, Phone (0363) 21196
  
  
• Tabanan Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Gunung Agung, Tabanan, Phone (0361) 811602
  
  
• Buleleng Government Information Centre
  Jl. Veteran 2 Singaraja, Phone (0362) 25141
  
  
• Jembrana Government Tourist Office
  Jl. Surapati 1, Negara, Phone (0365) 41210 ext.393.229
  
  

Bali Tourism Organizations & Associations

• Bali Tourism Development Corporation
  Nusa Dua Complex, Phone (0361) 771010
  
  
• Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Associations (PHRI – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 237272
  
  
• Indonesian Marine Tourism Association (GAHAWISRI – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 236194
  
  
• Indonesian Tourist Attraction Organization (PUTRI – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 242266
  
  
• Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 243255, 243205
  
  
• Society of Indonesian Proffesional Convention Organizers (SIPCO – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 229500
  
  
• Bali Tourism Transportation Association (PAWIBA)
  Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 69, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 233920
  
  
• Indonesian Tour Guide Association (HPI – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 232839
  
  
• Bali Village Tourism Marketing and Promotion Association
  Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 88x, Sanur, Phone (0361) 288878
  
  
• Pasific Asia Travel Association (PATA – Bali Chapter)
  Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon (DIPARDA II Building), Phone (0361) 225578

Bali Telecommunication Services

Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries in the world and to make an international call can be made from any private houses, bussiness centers, hotel's telephones, or "WARTEL" (Telecommunication Counter for Public).

For local and international phone and fax services, look out for a sign like international direct dialling 001 or 008 or 017 + country code + area code + local telephone number.
International direct inquiries 102
Local direct inquiries 108
Operator assisted 110 / 104

Bali Immigration Offices

• Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Niti Mandala, Komplek Renon, Denpasar
  Phone (0361) 227828
  
  
• Ngurah Rai Airport Komplek, Tuban
  Phone (0361) 751038

Bali Emergency Phones

• Ambulance : 118
  
  
• Fire Dept. : 113
  
  
• Police : 110
  
  
• SAR : 115 / 151 / 111

Bali Police Offices

• Hot line Tourist Police, Polda Bali
  Phone (0361) 224111
  
  
• Badung Police Office
  Jl. Gunung Sanghyang, Badung, Phone (0361) 424346
  
  
• West and East Denpasar Police Office
  Jl. Ahnad Yani, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 422323
  
  
• Kuta Police Office
  Jl. Raya Kuta, Badung, Phone (0361) 751598
  
  
• Bualu Police Office
  Jl. By Pass Nusa Dua, Badung, Phone (0361) 411270
  
  
• Mengwi Police Office
  Jl. Raya Mengwi, Badung
  
  
• Abian Semal Police Office
  Jl. Raya Pasar Blahkiuh, Badung, Phone (0361) 813972
  
  
• Benoa Police Office
  Benoa Bay, Badung, Phone (0361) 752110
  
  
• Buleleng Police Office
  Jl. Pramuka 1-3 , Singaraja, Phone (0362) 41510
  
  
• Banjar Police Office
  Jl. Raya Banjar, Buleleng, Phone (0362) 93347
  
  
• Sukasada Police Office
  Jl. Raya Sukasada, Phone (0362) 25791
  
  
• Sawan Police Office
  Desa Kloncing Kecamatan Sawan, Buleleng, Phone (0362) 24900
  
  
• Tabanan Police Office
  Jl. Pahlawan, Tabanan, Phone (0361) 811210
  
  
• Kediri Police Office
  Jl. Tanah Lot, Kediri, Tabanan, Phone (0361) 812280
  
  
• Baturiti Police Office
  Jl. Pekarangan, Baturiti, Tabanan, Phone (0361) 21171
  
  
• Gianyar Police Office
  Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 6, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 943110
  
  
• Ubud Police Office
  Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 975316
  
  
• Tampak Siring Police Office
  Jl. Raya Tampak Siring, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 910110
  
  
• Sukawati Police Office
  Jl. Sukawati, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 298723
  
  
• Blahbatuh Police Office
  Jl. Gajah Mada, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Phone (0361) 941165
  
  
• Klungkung Police Office
  Jl. Untung Surapati, Semarapura, Phone (0366) 2115
  
  
• Semarapura Police Office
  Jl. Raya Semarapura, Phone (0366) 21090
  
  
• Dawan Police Office
  Jl. Raya Dawan, Phone (0366) 243181
  
  
• Nusa Penida Police Office
  Nusa Penida, Phone (0366) 23581
  
  
• Bangli Police Office
  Jl. Raya Bangli, Phone (0366) 92110, 91072
  
  
• Kintamani Police Office
  Phone (0366) 51122
  
  
• Karangasem Police Office
  Jl. Raya Amlapura, Karangasem, Phone (0363) 21220
  
  
• Rendang Police Office
  Jl. Raya Rendang, Karangasem, Phone (0363) 23083
  
  
• Padang Bay Harbour Police Office
  Jl. Pelabuhan Padangbai, Karangasem, Phone (0363) 41388
  
  
• Jembrana Police Office
  Jl. Pahlawan No. 27, Jembrana, Phone (0365) 41255
  
  
• Melaya Police Office
  Jl. Raya Melaya, Jembrana, Phone (0365) 41302
  
  
• Gilimanuk Harbour Police Office
  Jl. Pelabuhan Gilimanuk, Jembrana, Phone (0365) 61101

Source of informations :

1. Interactive CD-ROM from Bali Tourism Authority "Bali, The Island of Peace", 2000
   
   
2. "Bali Sekilas (Bali in Brief 2006) - Bali is My Life" by Bali Tourism Authority

• Introduction to Bali



• History of Bali



• Geography of Bali



• Flora and Fauna of Bali



• Balinese Culture



• Religion & Faith of Bali



• Balinese People

• Denpasar City



• Badung Regency



• Gianyar Regency



• Bangli Regency



• Klungkung Regency



• Karangasem Regency



• Buleleng Regency



• Jembrana Regency



• Tabanan Regency

• Pdt. A.A. Sutedja S.Th [19]