Passport 6 Month Rule Asia
Passport validity rules for Indonesia
Bali and the rest of Indonesia enforce the 6-month passport rule with no flexibility. Travellers get turned back at Denpasar airport every week for missing it by days.
The rule
6 months beyond entry, strictly enforced — includes Bali.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need 6 months on my passport for Bali or Indonesia?
- Yes. Indonesia (including Bali) strictly enforces the 6-month passport validity rule from your date of entry. Airlines will not let you board without it.
- Do I need a visa for Bali?
- Most Western visitors need the Visa on Arrival (VOA) — 500,000 IDR for 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days. Buy online before travel via the official Indonesian immigration site.
- Does the 6-month rule apply to Indonesia's other islands?
- Yes — Jakarta, Lombok, Sumatra, Java, every entry point. The rule is national, not Bali-specific.
- I've heard people get turned back at Denpasar — is that true?
- Yes. Bali immigration regularly denies entry to travellers with under 6 months validity, even when airlines let them board. Don't risk it.
Related reading
The 6-month rule, explained
Why countries enforce it and how to tell if you meet it.
The "six-month club" countries
Full list of countries that strictly enforce the rule.
What happens if you're short
Denied boarding, refused entry — the real consequences.
Airlines vs border guards
Why your airline can refuse you boarding even when the country wouldn't.
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