Bali Welcomes You Back with 3 Utmost Efforts

#ItstimeforBali! Have you heard the news that Bali has been reopened for tourism? From 14 October 2021 and onwards, foreign travelers are able to explore The Island of Gods again and reunite with a myriad of amazing attractions available here. On top of that, to make your travel experience safer and more comfortable, the Indonesian government has provided 3 utmost efforts to show its commitment to protect and assure your well-being while exploring the wonders of Bali, by emphasizing the implementation of careful health protocols across the island. Interested to know more about these 3 utmost efforts? Just check out the information below!

Welcome Back to Bali

Many travelers have been longing to enjoy the tropical paradise on the beautiful island of Bali. Blessed with abundant nature as well as a rich cultural heritage, it’s understandable that a lot of people are yearning to explore the wonders of Bali again. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait any longer because the Indonesian government has officially reopened the island for tourism. Now, you will be able to once again relax on countless stunning beaches, spend an unforgettable night at extraordinary resorts, embark on a mind-blowing culinary journey, as well as experience Bali’s warming cultures. Moreover, you will also be provided with total care from the government, as can be proven with their 3 utmost efforts, making Bali one of the provinces with the highest vaccination rates, one of the provinces with the highest CHSE certifications, and one of many provinces that provides safety protocols for all of its visitors.

One of the highest vaccination rates

As of now, Indonesia’s national vaccination program has given about 100 million doses of vaccine, from its initial implementation in January 2021. As of 14 November 2021, the official website of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has reported Bali as one of the provinces in the nation with the highest number of first doses of vaccination, reaching a percentage of 100.8 (equals to 3,432,366 people) from the targeted goal. Moreover, the data recorded by the Ministry of Health also showed that Bali has achieved the second place for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination as well, with a percentage of 87.72 (equals to 2.986.000 people) from the targeted goal. 

It was Bali’s recent vaccination rates that encouraged the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, to reopen the international flights of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, as an effort to revitalize the island’s economy.

One of the highest CHSE certifications

Other than gaining a place as one of the provinces with the highest vaccination rates, Bali has also earned a position as one of the provinces with the highest CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) certifications. As of November 2021, the official CHSE website, has recorded that more than 2,117 tourism businesses in Bali have received CHSE certifications, surpassing the targeted number which aimed for 1,200 businesses at the end of October. According to the Head of Superintending Company of Indonesia (Sucofindo) of Denpasar Branch, Dedih Budiawan Sugianto, Bali holds the most CHSE certification quota among other provinces in Indonesia. Through CHSE, your safety, health, hygiene, and comfort while traveling in Bali can be assured. Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has said that the CHSE certification “is part of a new lifestyle that opens Bali with caution, carefulness, and compliance to health protocols.”

Safety protocols for every visitor

As one of the provinces with the highest vaccination rates and highest CHSE certifications, Bali guarantees safety protocols for all of its visitors, which includes mask usage, social distancing, and daily handwashing. The island has been recognized as one of the tourist destinations that have implemented strict health protocols. This can be evident from the island’s successful vaccination program, the implementation of CHSE health protocols, as well as how the island went the extra mile to ensure the safety of all by employing strict health protocols on numerous public facilities.

Latest Travel Regulations

To complement Bali's reopening for tourism, the government has implemented a new regulation for travelers who are planning to visit Bali from 14 October 2021. The Indonesian government has set to allow citizens from 19 countries to visit Bali. These countries are Bahrain, China​​, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). And to protect everyone from the increasing transmission rate of COVID-19 around the world, the Indonesian government temporarily suspends Free Visit Visa Waiver and Visit Visa on Arrival. Several measures also need to be taken during and after you arrive in Bali, including 3 RT-PCR tests and mandatory quarantine. You can visit this page to gather more information about Bali’s latest travel regulations.

While you prepare your next vacation as Bali opens itself for tourism, make sure to always remember the CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) protocols, which includes wearing your mask regularly, keeping your distance from others, as well as washing your hands with soap frequently.