QRIS - Payment standard in Indonesia
QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) is the Indonesian national standard for domestic payments. It utilizes QR codes and minimizes the number of intermediaries in the payment chain.
Bali Airport Goes Digital with New Cashless Payment Kit
Bank Indonesia is launching the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack — a simple 'all-in-one' kit for those arriving in Bali. Buy it right at the airport — and you’re ready for a cashless life. It includes a…
Nusa Penida Goes Cashless: Pay Tourist Fees & Tickets Digitally!
From July 21, an updated system for paying tourist fees and tickets has been in effect on the islands of Nusa Penida, Lembongan, and Ceningan. The authorities now request that these payments be made p…
Tourists Nearly Miss Komodo Trip Over Agent’s Debt
Four tourists from Bali almost missed their trip to Komodo because of an issue with the boat payment. They spent around two hours at Marina Labuan Bajo port while the police and port services tried to…
Motorbike Tax in Bali: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve purchased a motorbike from a local owner in Bali, at some point you’ll need to renew the annual road tax. Riding with expired tax can lead to issues with traffic police, even though in pract…
New Monkey Forest Fees: IDR 130K for a Selfie
One of Bali’s best-known attractions has surprised tourists ahead of the peak season. From 1 April 2026, Monkey Forest in Ubud (Monkey Forest Ubud) has officially increased its entrance fees.
Bali Mandara toll road set for another test of barrier-free payments
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
Villa Deposit Mistake That Turned Into a Criminal Case
Our client rented a villa for six months. She lived there without any issues, paid on time, and the owner had no complaints.
The contract required a security deposit equal to one month’s rent: 25 million rupiah.
Tourists Warned of Fake Emails After Indonesia e-Visa Applications
A post has appeared on Reddit, in the Bali section, warning those who apply for an Indonesian visa online before travelling.
The author says that 24–48 hours after submitting an application on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, they received an email supposedly from the official service, demanding that they urgently obtain a “mandatory…
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