Before committing to bookings
- Inspect every traveller’s passport and establish the visa that fits the passport, trip length and purpose.
- Choose an area for the first nights, then compare the actual room arrangements, cancellation rules and arrival access.
- Compare the full transport cost, including bags and airport transfers, in your AUD budget.
- Choose travel insurance for the activities and health circumstances of the people travelling.
- Resolve medication and mobility-equipment requirements while there is time to obtain documents or change arrangements.
When the main bookings are in place
- Keep confirmations with the exact names, dates, addresses and cancellation terms.
- Apply through the official visa route appropriate to the trip and retain its result.
- Arrange the airport transfer or decide how you will select transport on arrival; record the pickup contact and meeting method.
- Plan a working payment mix and a way to receive important bank or airline messages.
- Save the insurance assistance number and emergency contacts on the phone and in a separate backup.
During the three days before arrival
Complete All Indonesia during its permitted arrival window and save the resulting QR code. Keep it separate from the visa and tourist-levy receipt so each document is easy to identify.
Review your baggage against Indonesian customs and airline requirements. Prepare accurate answers about the goods you are carrying and keep relevant receipts or permissions accessible.
Before leaving for the airport
- Review the actual flight status, departure terminal and airline check-in requirements.
- Download the first accommodation address and any meeting instructions.
- Have the passport, travel permission, onward flight and arrival confirmations ready to show.
- Check that the charging setup and any chosen mobile service are ready for the trip.
- Share the main journey details with a trusted contact without posting sensitive booking information publicly.
Before the journey home
Clean used outdoor gear and footwear, review souvenirs and food, and keep items that may need inspection accessible. Use Australia’s declaration rules rather than assuming something is allowed because it was sold in Bali.
Reconfirm the return pickup and the flight’s airport reporting time. Make sure the booked departure date fits the Indonesian permission to stay.