Do you need a visa for Bali?
Short answer: for many nationalities, including Dutch, yes. You apply for an e-visa (e-VOA) before you travel. It costs IDR 500,000, is valid for 30 days and can be extended once by 30 days. Check the rules for your passport on the official site.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months on arrival. Staying longer than two months? The C1 visa costs IDR 1,000,000 for 60 days and can be extended up to 180 days.
Can you work on a tourist visa? The Dutch government says no: on a tourist visa you may not work in Indonesia, and paid online content can count as a violation. Indonesia's own visa page mainly forbids earning money from people or companies in Indonesia. Read the rules before you book, as they change often.
If you stay longer and work for a company outside Indonesia, there is the E33G remote worker visa: valid for a year, with an income of at least US$60,000 a year and an employment contract with a company outside Indonesia. The fees add up to IDR 7,000,000.
Sources: imigrasi.go.id (B1), imigrasi.go.id (C1), imigrasi.go.id (E33G) and Nederlandwereldwijd, checked on 9 November 2026.
What is the Bali tourist levy?
Short answer: every foreign visitor pays IDR 150,000. You pay in advance on the official LoveBali site, by bank transfer or QRIS, and get a voucher by email.
Some travellers are exempt, such as golden visa holders. You request that on the same site.
Sources: lovebali.baliprov.go.id and Nederlandwereldwijd, checked on 9 November 2026.
What does a month in Bali cost?
Most of it is your room. A room in a coliving or shared villa costs roughly US$500 to 1,600 a month in Canggu and US$600 to 1,200 in Ubud. On a GOMAD trip you share the stay with the group and see the price per spot before you go.
| Per person per month | Canggu | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a coliving or shared villa | US$500–1,600 | US$600–1,200 |
| Coworking, monthly pass | US$150–255 | about US$180–200 |
| Scooter (110–125 cc) | IDR 600,000–1,500,000 | IDR 600,000–1,500,000 |
| Dinner at a warung | about US$3 | about US$3 |
Indicative prices based on asking prices in November 2026, not fixed prices. Electricity and air conditioning are sometimes extra.
Riding a scooter yourself? According to the Dutch government, a Dutch licence is only valid together with an international driving permit; check what applies to yours. It also warns of many serious traffic accidents, especially on Bali.
Where to work: Canggu, Ubud or Uluwatu?
Pick Canggu if you want to meet lots of people, Ubud if you want to focus and Uluwatu if you want quiet and the sea.
Canggu
Busy surf coast with the most coworkings and cafés. Heavy traffic: you'll want a scooter.
Ubud
Green and inland, with rice fields and yoga. Calmer and cheaper, with plenty of coworkings.
Uluwatu
Cliffs and surf in the south. Quiet and spread out, with fewer coworkings.
How fast is the internet in Bali?
It varies by area and by stay. Coworkings usually have a faster connection than a villa. Always ask a stay for a speed test, and bring a backup.
A Telkomsel tourist SIM (IDR 150,000 for 25 GB, collected on arrival with your passport) or an international eSIM works well as a backup.
Source: Telkomsel, checked on 9 November 2026.
Who do you go with?
On GOMAD a member organises the trip and chooses the crew. Everyone who joins is ID-verified and you see who's coming before you go. You share the stay with the group, and GOMAD charges no commission on the stay.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a trip to Bali?
Two weeks, a month or longer. The organiser decides.
Can I join if I don't know anyone?
Yes, that's what GOMAD is for. The organiser picks the crew, everyone is ID-verified and you see who's coming before you go.
Do I need a visa for Bali?
For many nationalities, yes: an e-visa before you travel, IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. Check the rules for your passport.
What if there's no trip to Bali yet?
Sign up for early access and pick Bali as your destination. We'll email you as soon as there's a trip to Bali.
What does GOMAD cost?
Browsing and publishing a trip is free. GOMAD Member is €14.99 a month. The first 500 sign-ups get 3 months free.
