GF99/99
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Any news about tourist visa / visa on arrival?? My understanding is that those have been suspended and only visitors with "special" visas (business, social etc) are allowed in the country. Have this changed?
I really don't know what the big hype is about the Bali airport. Everyone seems to be making it out to be like now that the airport accepts international flights Indonesia is freely open and everyone will be flocking to Bali.
Here are the facts. Indonesia is has been since 2020 and still is CLOSED to tourist visa. You need a KITAS or B211A visa to get into the country. Yes if your final destination is Bali then it is a little bit easier because now you do not have to fly from CGK to DPS but really is a 2hr flight going to be the deciding factor and make a huge difference for everyone that actually really wanted to get into Indonesia. Lets be honest if you really wanted to get to Indonesia then flying through CGK is not going to stop you from getting to Bali.
Yes I do agree that it is a step forward but honestly I don't think it makes any difference. The real difference will be when they actually reopen the country for tourist. Because once again Indonesia is Closed, also Bali is not its own country Bali is part of Indonesia so Bali its self is not re-opening.