Visa Requirements
Only 11 countries and territories are still eligible for a "Visa Free" facility, they are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru and Vietnam.
Nationals of the aforementioned countries and territories will be issued with a 30-day stay permit without charge upon presentation of a valid passport with 6 months remaining validity. The Visa Free Facility is not extendable or convertible into another type of visa.

Visa on Arrival
21 countries are required to obtain a "Visa on Arrival" processed at the gate of entry following the payment of an official fee. The citizens of these countries and territories eligible to purchase visas on arrival are: the United States, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
These citizens must hold a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity at the time of arrival, present a completed embarkation/disembarkation card provided by the airlines, be able to demonstrate they have sufficient means to live during their stay in Indonesia, not be listed on any official blacklist of individuals prohibited from entering the country, and pay the stipulated fee to obtain a visa.

Travel Tip
Making a photocopy of your airline tickets and  passport. Also make a list of all travelers' checks and your credit card details and store it in a seperate bag other than your hand bag or wallet.

Water
Do not drink the tap water. Bottled water is readily available.

Weather
Bali is situated approx 8 degrees south of the equator. Consequently, weather is generally warm for most of the year. Daytime temperatures are around 28 degrees celsius throughout the year.
The wet season is between November and April with rain generally falling heavily for only a few hours.

Clothing
Light, airy, casual clothes are the most practical and you'll find natural fibers like cotton or linen are the most comfortable in Bali's often humid conditions. Waist sashes should be worn when visiting temples.

Currency of Bali
The rupiah is the basic unit of money, which is displayed as Rp before the numeral.  Coins denominations range up to 1,000 rupiah and note denominations start at 100 rupiah and extend up to 50,000.
Whilst in Bali it is a good idea to have on hand a few 100 rupiah coins as you will need these all of the time whilst shopping. Dont change large amounts of currency at any one time as there are numerous currency exchange oportunities in the main tourist areas.

Banks
Most major banks have branches in the main tourist centers and provincial capitals. But it would be difficult to find banks in smaller towns and remote areas.

Money options
Many shops, large and small, accept plastic cards with a 3-5 percent added to the bill. Cash advances can be obtained in all major tourist resorts - Denpasar, Kuta, Sanur and Ubud. Automatic Teller Machines are numerous especially at shopping centres. Most of them are connected to international banking networks.

Security
Bring part of your money in traveller's cheques, despite getting better exchange rates for cash. Backing this up with a credit card for major purchases is a good idea depending on your credit card fees. Check out these credit card conversion fees before you leave home. US dollars are the most negotiable currency, particularly in remote areas.
Customs

Customs
You are only able to bring a maximum of one litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco, and a reasonable amount of perfume into Bali. You may not import or export the Indonesian currency exceeding Rp 5 million. In addition, export of national treasures are frowned upon - tortoise shell, crocodile skins, and ivory are not to be taken out of Indonesia.


Transport
You will find a range of chauffeur driven limousines, self-drive cars, taxis and hotel courtesy cars. Many taxis are not metered so it's wise to negotiate the fare before you climb aboard. Bemos are a unique form of transport. They are a mini-van masquerading as a communal bus. You simply hail the driver and negotiate the fare that suits you both. Motorcycles can also be hired in many places but special care should be exercised at all times as road and traffic conditions can be somewhat hazardous in certain locations. Travelling around Bali is made all the easier because everywhere you go you'll find friendly people only too happy to give you advice and directions on how to get where you want to go.

Driver's License
If you wish to hire a car you must be over 18 years of age and posses an International Driver's License or license from ASEAN countries.

Travel Insurance
Please take out proper travel insurance. It can save you a lot of worry and money. Medical attention may not be what you would expect in Australia and in an emergency, travel insurance can assist in obtaining proper care.

Medical assistance
  - AEA International (Medical Evac) Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40, Denpasar. Tel : 228996
  - Bali International Medical Center Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X Denpasar. Tel : 761263
  - Rumah Sakit Dharma Husada (Hospital) Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.50, Denpasar. Tel : 227560
  - Kuta Clinic : Jl. Raya Kuta No.100X, Kuta. Tel : 753268
  - Nusa Dua Clinic : Jl. Pramata No. 81A, Nusa Dua. Tel : 771324
  - Rumah Sakit Umum Sanglah (Hospital) : Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Tel : 227911

Emergency Numbers
  - Police : 110
  - Ambulance : 118
  - Fire : 113
  - Search & Rescue : 51111
  - Red Cross : 26465