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PlanningBefore You GoWeather and seasons, packing lists, medication rules, power sockets, language and changing money.Open guide ArrivingAirport & ArrivalStep-by-step arrival at Ngurah Rai: QR codes, immigration, luggage, porters, SIM booths and getting to your hotel.Open guide Getting aroundTransport helpGrab and Gojek, private drivers, scooter and car rental, licences, fines and typical fares.Open guide PaperworkVisasVisa on arrival, extensions, B211A, KITAS and long-stay options.Open guide SetupSIM cards & dataTelkomsel, XL, Indosat and eSIM options, data plans and where to buy.Open guide HealthWater, street food, rabies & vaccinationsIs the tap water safe, how to eat street food without getting sick, rabies risk and first aid, and recommended travel vaccinations.Open guide LifestyleBeauty: hair, spas, massage, tattoos & skincareTrusted hairdressers, luxury spas, clean massage, reputable tattoo studios and where to buy real cosmetics by area, plus beach service risks.Open guide Living hereWorking, investing & retiring in BaliDocuments for a work KITAS, PT PMA company set-up, investor and retirement visas, official application links and recommended legal help.Open guide CommunityVolunteering & donationsWhether you can legally volunteer in Bali, which visa you need, legitimate animal and community charities, and orphanage and donation scams.Open guide HealthMedical help & hospitals mapHospitals and clinics map with filters, emergency numbers, embassies and offline directions.Open guide SafetyScams & what to watch out forTap water, Bali belly, money changer tricks, ATM skimming, scooter damage claims, pickpockets, drink spiking and methanol.Open guide SafetySnakes, insects, dogs & safetyVenomous snakes, dengue mosquitoes, centipedes, monkeys, stray dogs, rabies first aid and ocean hazards.Open guide LivingHotels, villas & accommodationHotels by star level for Ubud, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Sanur, Canggu and Nusa Dua — addresses, phone numbers and style — plus villa rental advice.Open guide FamilyNannies & family servicesNanny and babysitter rates, hiring and contracts, schools, paediatricians, kids clubs and baby gear.Open guide LivingSupermarkets & everyday essentialsSupermarkets, local markets, delivery apps, water, gas, laundry, pharmacies and typical prices.Open guide ToolsSaved contact cardsEvery contact you have saved, ready to call, WhatsApp or download to your phone.Open guide Shopping & cultureShopping malls, supermarkets & marketsEvery major Bali mall, supermarket and popular market by area — Ubud, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Sanur and more.Open guide EatingRestaurants66 places to eat by area, with price range, licence, vegan options, child-friendliness, access and views.Open guide Going outNightlifeBeach clubs, bars, live music and late-night spots by area.Open guide Shopping & cultureArt, paintings & handicraftsCraft villages for silver, gold, woodcarving, stone and weaving, art markets, galleries and classes that teach you to make your own.Open guide ExploringHidden gemsLesser-known waterfalls, temples, villages and escapes.Open guide FamilyTravelling with childrenFlying with kids, pool and car-seat safety, where to base yourself, what to pack and family health in Bali.Open guide PaperworkLaw & consequencesHow Indonesian law differs from Western systems: drug penalties, arrest and detention, fines, deportation and the tourist code of conduct.Open guide Getting aroundTrusted drivers & tour guidesHow to hire a Bali driver or guide who takes you where you asked at the price you agreed: fair day rates, the commission-stop trap and a booking script.Open guide Before you goLanguage & useful phrasesThe ~30 Indonesian words worth memorising and 40 real phrases for ordering, bargaining, drivers, complaints and emergencies, with pronunciation.Open guide ExploreLovina — North BaliWhy Lovina is worth the trip north, what's there, how to get there and the distance from the airport.Open guide Moving hereYour first week in BaliA day-by-day checklist for your first seven days: data, cash, transport, finding a longer-term place, health cover and paperwork.Open guide Moving hereBuying a scooter or carBuying a vehicle as a foreigner: STNK and BPKB papers, new vs second-hand prices, nominee risk, road tax and insurance.Open guide Moving hereHome & utilitiesElectricity tokens and PLN bills, water and pumps, internet providers and speeds, rubbish, gas and villa staff costs.Open guide Moving hereStaff, banking & taxHiring and paying staff, THR bonuses, BPJS, opening an Indonesian bank account, NPWP and resident tax rates.Open guide