Visa on arrival
Paid at Denpasar airport
- Pay at the counter in cash or by Visa or Mastercard
- Queue to pay, then queue for immigration
- Nothing to do before you fly
India to Bali travel guide
Flights, visa, money, vegetarian food and sample itineraries for travellers from India, written by our team in Bali.
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- Non-stop flight
- About 7h 45m from Delhi, 7h 30m from Bengaluru
- Visa
- On arrival, IDR 500,000 for 30 days
- Money
- 1 rupee ≈ 195–200 rupiah (changes daily)
- Best time
- April to October, the dry season
Why Bali is easier from India now
For years, getting to Bali meant a change of plane in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok. Non-stop flights from Indian cities have cut the trip to around eight hours.
Bali’s Hindu-Balinese culture feels familiar to many Indian travellers, and vegetarian food is easy to find.
This guide covers the practical side: flights, the visa on arrival, rupees to rupiah and what to eat. Each topic links to a full guide.
The guide, topic by topic
A short answer for each, with a link to the full guide.
| Topic | What to know | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | Non-stop from Delhi and Bengaluru, about 7.5–8 hours. From Mumbai and other cities, usually one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Schedules are seasonal. | Flights from India |
| Visa | Indian passport holders get a visa on arrival: IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once. Passport valid six months. Apply online in advance to skip a queue. | Visa for Indians |
| Money | Carry some US dollars, change them at authorised money changers, or use bank ATMs. Tell your bank before you travel. | INR to IDR |
| Daily budget | Excluding flights and hotels, from about IDR 800,000 a day mid-range to about IDR 3,000,000 for luxury. | Trip costs |
| When to go | April to October is dry. April, May and September are quieter than July and August. | Best time |
Visa at the airport or online
Same visa, same IDR 500,000 fee. The difference is when you pay.
e-VoA
Paid online before you leave India
- Upload passport page and photo, pay by card
- Go straight to the immigration counter
- Apply at least 48 hours before your flight
Vegetarian food in Bali
Most local dishes can be made without meat: ask for ‘tanpa daging’. Tempeh and tofu are everywhere.
Try gado-gado, a vegetarian nasi campur, sayur urab or tempeh manis. For Indian food, Queen’s Tandoor and Gateway of India have several branches.
The GoFood and GrabFood apps deliver vegetarian and Indian meals to your hotel or villa.
Sample itineraries
Starting points for a first trip. We adjust any of them.
Why plan with a team in Bali
Our team is based in Bali, not in a remote office. We know the drivers, hotels and restaurants we recommend.
We do not sell fixed packages. We ask about your interests, pace and budget, then plan the trip around them.
- Pure vegetarian meals arranged at every stop
- Professional drivers and well-kept vehicles
- Villas for large families and private temple guides
- Airport transfers, hotels and activities handled together
Questions from Indian travellers
All questions and answers
Planning a trip from India?
Send your departure city, dates and group size. A planner in Bali replies within four business hours.
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