Most nationalities get a 30-day Visa on Arrival for Bali, extendable once. Digital nomads typically use the B211A visa for stays up to 180 days, since Indonesia still has no dedicated nomad visa. April-October is dry season and the best time to visit.
Bali in 2026 is busier and pricier than the Bali of a decade ago, but it still delivers on the mix of surf, rice terraces, and a genuinely huge remote-work community.
April through October is dry season and the most popular stretch, especially May-September when humidity drops. November-March brings more frequent afternoon rain, but also thinner crowds and lower prices on villas.
Gojek and Grab handle most short rides and food delivery cheaply. For day trips beyond Canggu, Ubud, or Seminyak, renting a scooter (with an international license) or hiring a driver for the day is the standard move — Bali traffic makes taxis unpredictable for longer routes.
Warungs (local eateries) stretch a food budget far further than the Canggu cafe scene. Villas and guesthouses outside the most Instagrammed neighborhoods offer the same quality for noticeably less.
Canggu is the default for the coworking-and-cafe crowd; Ubud suits a slower, jungle-adjacent pace; Uluwatu is better for surf and cliffside views away from the busiest strips.
Most nationalities get a 30-day Visa on Arrival (about $35), extendable once for 30 more days. Longer stays require the B211A social/business visa (up to 180 days via extensions) or, for remote workers earning $60,000+/year, the E33G Remote Worker visa.
Not a dedicated one yet. Most remote workers use the B211A visa (60 days, extendable twice to 180 days total) since it's more accessible than the E33G Remote Worker visa, which requires proof of $60,000+ annual income.
April-October is dry season and the most popular window, especially May-September. November-March is wet season with more frequent afternoon rain but noticeably fewer crowds.
It's genuinely useful. Bali's cafes and coworking spaces have decent Wi-Fi, but a travel eSIM means reliable data for Gojek/Grab rides and maps the moment you land, which matters given Bali's traffic and scattered layout.