All visitors to Indonesia must be in possession of a national passport valid for at least six months when entering the country. A 30-day tourist visa is obtainable from any Indonesian diplomatic or consular mission, and may be used at any time within 6 months of issue, good for one entry only. Visa-free entry for a maximum stay of 2 months with a confirmed onward passage is permitted for nationals of ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Singapore. Philippines & Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, Myanmar), plus Nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Republic of Korea, United States of America, Canada, EC (European Community) member countries, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavian countries. A special permit is required to visit the province of Irian Jaya.

Climate
Bali has only 2 seasons, the wet season from November to April and dry from May to October. As a tropical country, it is always warm in the low lands or coastal areas, with temperatures ranging from 35°C to 27°C and dropping to 15°C in the highlands. Pleasant breezes cool evening in the warm areas and in the mountain areas can be quite cold.