Proof of accommodation for an Indonesia / Bali visa or entry
For Indonesia and Bali, immigration may ask for proof of accommodation on arrival - a confirmed hotel reservation for at least your first nights. It does not have to be prepaid: a real, refundable reservation with a confirmation you (or the consulate) can verify satisfies the requirement, and lets you avoid losing money on a non-refundable stay before approval.
What is required
Indonesian immigration, including for Bali, can ask where you will be staying, especially on arrival or for a visa on arrival or e-VOA. A confirmed hotel reservation covering your initial nights, with the property name and dates, is the simplest way to satisfy this and should match your arrival card.
It does not have to be prepaid
You do not need to prepay the whole trip. A real, refundable reservation shows a confirmed place to stay, and you can extend or change it once you arrive and your plans firm up.
How to provide it the safe way
- 1Book a real, refundable reservation that covers the nights you need to show.
- 2Confirm it - check it directly with the property or with a free verifier so you know it holds up before you submit.
- 3Submit it with your application, alongside your proof of onward or return travel.
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FAQ
Does Bali require proof of accommodation?+
Immigration may ask for it on arrival. A confirmed hotel reservation for your first nights, with the property and dates, normally satisfies the request.
How many nights do I need to show?+
Showing your first nights with a confirmed, verifiable reservation is usually sufficient; you can extend your stay once you arrive.
Do I also need an onward ticket for Indonesia?+
Indonesia commonly expects proof of onward travel, so many travelers show a verifiable onward ticket alongside their accommodation.
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