Bali Governor issued Circular Letter “Travel Requirement to Bali’

In order to implementing community productive and safe from Covid-19 for tourism activities of domestic tourists that would visited Bali starting from July 30, 2020, Bali Governor issued Circular Letter No. 15.243 Tahun 2020 about Travel Requirement of Domestic Tourist to Bali.

The consideration of this is the holiness and the harmony of the nature of Bali and its contents, that has precious value to be protected. The purpose of this is to make a balancing of nature, human and Balinese culture, so Bali constantly has strong attraction, being loved, being respected by people of the world.

“In line with the precious values, so the tourism of Bali should to put forward the healthiness aspects and quality that give more protection, comfort, and safeness for the tourists who visited Bali in Covid-19 pandemic era,” said Governor Koster.

Meanwhile the Circular Letter of Gugus Tugas Percepatan Penanganan (GTPP) COVID-19 Number 9 Year 2020 is about the change of Circular Letter Number 7 Year 2020 about Travel Criteria and Requirement of People in New Normal Adaptation of Life Era, Toward Community Productive and Safe from Covid-19, dated June 26, 2020.

As for the requirements for domestic tourists whom visited Bali, such as showing a health certificate stating Covid-19 free illness with negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), minimally non-reactive rapid test from authorized health institution. 

The above mentioned certificate must be valid for 14 (fourteen days) from the issuance. Visitor with negative result of PCR (Polymerase Chain reaction) test certificate is not obliged to undergo swab test upon arrival in Bali, unless experience a COVID-19 respiratory symptoms.

A compulsory PCR swab test in Bali should be conducted on the spot of arrival if visitor unable to provide a valid negative PCR test document, and required to stay at quarantine hotel facilities provided by the Bali Province Authority until test result delivered.

Visitors with positive COVID-19 PCR test result will be proceeded to COVID-19 protocol to the nearest dedicated hospital in Bali. All expenses related to swab PCR test, quarantine or other healthcare facilities are subject to visitor personal expenses. Visitor must fill in the LOVEBALI application before the time of departure. Please access https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id for application manual. Accommodation providers are encouraged to ensure their guest to fill in the application. 

Visitors have to comply all health requirements and procedures of New Normal Protocol in accordance to Bali Government regulation during their stay in Bali, for instant wearing mask/face shield, washing hand by flowing water or using hand sanitizer, doing physical distancing minimum 1 (one) meters while sitting and interacting, and doing Cleanliness, Health and Safety (CHS) behavior.

Besides that, it’s also suggested to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or handkerchief when sneezing and coughing, avoid using hands directly to touch areas of the face such as eyes, nose, and mouth, be screened for  body temperature, clean personal items, such as mobile phones, glasses, bags, masks, and other items, with disinfectant liquid as needed.

Being cooperative and willing to be examined by health workers in the framework of preventing the spread of COVID 19, avoid physical contact when greeting. Visitors required to activate Global Positioning System (GPS) on their smartphone/gadget to ensure safe and seamless travel. Visitors may submit feedback or complain through LOVEBALI application

Visitor must comply all provision mentioned on this circular. Violators will be subject to sanction in accordance with applicable regulations.