Bali to ‘trial’ quarantine free entry for Aussies from March 14

It is about to get easier for Aussies to travel to Bali, with hopes the major rule change will generate a tourism boom.

Aussie tourists planning on taking a trip to Bali will soon be able to avoid entering hotel quarantine.

In what has been described as a “trial”, vaccinated visitors from around the world won’t have to enter hotel quarantine upon arrival and, according to local media, the Visa On Arrival program will make a return.

From March 14, which is also when Jetstar will restart direct flights to Denpasar, those who have received a full vaccination will only be required to do a PCR test upon entry. Once a negative result is produced, they will be “free” to go out and explore rather than stay isolated in a hotel room.

Bali will have quarantine-free travel from March 14.

Bali reopened its border to foreign travellers on February 4, but with quarantine requirements in place. This meant fully vaccinated travellers — including a booster — were forced into quarantine for at least three days.

Anyone else entering, who may not have a vaccination at all, will be required to quarantine for seven days and take a PCR test no longer than 48 hours before departure, one on arrival and one on day three of their quarantine.

Quarantine requirements will change the way tourists visit Bali.

But for Aussies to avoid quarantine, there is a big catch.

A hotel and proof of at least four nights booking will need to be shown upon entry. Tourists will also need to show proof they have received a full vaccine against Covid-19.

Vaccinated travellers will also need to take a PCR test upon arrival, and waiting in their hotel room until they receive their negative result (which is generally less than 24 hours).

A PCR test will also need be taken on day three after their arrival.

Originally published as Bali to ‘trial’ quarantine free entry for Aussies from March 14