Selamat datang! 2022 is good news for those who have been dreaming of visiting Bali for so long. Bali has opened up their borders to 43 countries (listed below) to travel to Bali using a Visa on Arrival. After a long awaited two years we can finally come back to Bali.
Let me take you back in time before COVID came on New Years Eve ‘19. We all hoped for the best of 2020. Having the free will to travel whenever and wherever we wanted. It was indeed such a luxurious moment at that time. We had the freedom to get out of our comfort zone to explore places in the world we had never been before.
We left behind our nine to five job to get to know our better self and to pursue our dreams across the globe. To find a better perspective about how people live in different continents. To tick off all our bucket lists and live the digital nomad lifestyle.
“experience is the best teacher.”- Julius Caesar
We arrived in Bali ready and excited to explore the island. Once we arrived in Bali the warm smile of the local people, the scenery and culture made us fall in love with it. Whether you spent New Year’s eve alone, with family, or friends in Bali it was all worth it. On the day we went back to our own home country we started to fill our dream book with future plans of coming back to Bali one more time perhaps to stay longer. Then COVID hit the world hard. We had to abandon everything including our bucket list for Bali. We had to wait and wonder when the border would open again. It has been a long two years and we all made it through some really tough times, but now we have some great news.
It is indeed the very best news we could hope for…..
One Fine Morning in 2022
You begin the morning with a sip of coffee and a fancy breakfast. While reading the news, you bite into your delicious homemade breakfast. The melted butter on the crunchy sourdough tastes so right as it mixes with the bacon and eggs. Scrolling through the news something catches your eye, an article about Bali. You don’t hesitate as you are a curious human. You open the page and read the article. The article is about the reopening of Bali and it contains a list of 43 countries that are allowed to enter Bali with a Visa on Arrival. It takes you by surprise to find out one of the countries listed is your home country.
In case you missed it here are the 43 countries that can obtain Visa On Arrival (VOA) in Bali :
America
USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico
Netherland, UK, Italy, German, France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Sciliy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Asia
Brunei Darussalam, Filiphine, Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Qatar Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Myanmar, Taiwan, and China.
Middle East
UEA, Turkey, and Saudy Arabia.
Africa
South Africa, and Tunisia
Reference : www.imigrasi.go.id
Memories about Bali begin playing in your head. A beautiful sunset during Kecak dance in Uluwatu. Enjoying sipping a cold coconut at one of the worlds best beach clubs. A fancy dinner at an exclusive five star hotel. Swimming in the clear blue water at Nusa Dua. Dancing in the warm rain in December. Doing yoga class to lose yourself only to find yourself again. Going on an epic motorbike trip around Bali. Trying to learn the local language of Bahasa Indonesia or Balinese. These are just some of the things you missed during your last adventure in Bali. But one thing you never got around to doing is learning the local language while you were there. But now you’re returning, the time is right.
English, Bahasa or Balinese?
Some of you reading this may have traveled to Bali before and might even speak fluent Balinese. Congratulations to you travelers! You are one step ahead. But some of you might not have travelled to Bali. If you’ve never travelled to Bali before, you’re in luck, we’re here to help with some practical tips.
Fun Fact!
Many Balinese people can speak English fluently, particularly in the major tourist areas. English is the third most spoken language on the island after Balinese and Bahasa Indonesia. Bali is part of Indonesia and Bahasa is the national language.
Up for a challenge? Considering the Balinese language is hard to learn in a short period of time, what about I give you 30 Bahasa words you can practice before you travel to Bali?
30 Useful Words You Can Practice Before You Travel To Bali
While preparing ourselves for traveling to Bali, why not practice some basic Bahasa Indonesian words as Bahasa is the primary language all over Indonesia, especially Bali. It might be a little tricky but it will come handy.
- Time of The Day
In Bali we have four main times of the day.
Pagi : Morning (around 6am – 11am)
Siang : Afternoon (around 12am – 3pm)
Sore : Late afternoon (around 3pm – 6pm)
Malam : Night (around 6pm – midnight)
- Selamat
‘Selamat’ in Bahasa roughly translates to ‘good’ or to wish someone well e.g.
Selamat Pagi :Good Morning
Selamat malam :Good Evening
People also say ‘selamat makan’ before eating which is similar to ‘enjoy your food’ and ‘selamat datang’ which means ‘welcome.
Example :
Good morning to Mr Smith
Selamat pagi bapak Smith
- Warung/Warung Makan :Restaurant
- Makan : Food
Nasi : Rice
Nasi Goreng : Fridge Rice
Roti : Bread
- Minum : Drink
e.g.
Jus : Jus
Bir : Beer
Anggur Putih : White Wine
Anggur Merah : Red Wine
Air : Air / Air Putih
Air in bahasa means water, same words, different translation.
- Daging : Daging
e.g.
Ayam : chicken
Sapi : Meet
Babi : Pork
- Rasa : Taste (in term of food)
e.g.
Enak : Delicious
Tidak enak : Not delicious or so so
- Yes and no
e.g.
Iya, Ya : Yes
Tidak, Bukan : No
- Jenis kelamin : Gender
e.g.
Laki-laki : Man
Anak laki-laki : Boy
Perempuan : Women
Anak Perempuan : Girl
- Panggilan untuk seseorang : Term to call someone without knowing their name
E.g.
Bapak : Mr
Ibu : Mrs
Bli : Brother (Balinese language if they are still young)
Mbok : Sister (Balinese language if they are still young)
It is not polite in Indonesian culture to say someone by their name, especially in a first meeting.
- Keterangan waktu : Future Period or Times
E.g.
Hari ini : Today
Besok : Tomorrow
Kemarin : Yesterday
- Nomer : Number
E.g.
Satu : One Sebelas :Eleven
Dua : Two Dua belas : Twelve
Tiga : Three Tiga belas : Thirteen
Empat : Four Empat belas : Fourteen
Lima : Five Lima belas : Fifteen
Enam : Six Enam belas : Sixteen
Tujuh : Seven Tujuh belas : Seventeen
Delapan : Eight Delapan belas : Eighteen
Sembilan : Nine Sembilan belas : Nineteenth
Sepuluh : Ten Dua puluh : Twenty
- Tempat Wisata : Destination
E.g.
Pura : Temple
Pantai : Beach
Gunung : Mountain
Kebun Binatang : Zoo
- Kendaraan : Transportation
E.g.
Air plane : Pesawat Terbang
Motor bike : Motor
Bicycle : Sepeda
Ojek : Motorbike taxi
If you can’t drive a motorbike the easy way to get around is by ordering ojek. There are two big online ojek in Bali. Download the app Gojek and Grab from your mobile phone.
- Uang : Money
E.g.
Seribu : One thousand
Sepuluh Ribu : Ten thousand
Seratus Ribu : Hundred thousand
Satu Juta : One million
Common Question
- Apa Kabar? : How are you? If someone asking how are you in indonesia you can answer with
- Baik : Good
- Sedang sakit : Sick not feeling well
- Kamu berasal dari mana? : Where do you come from?
- Siapa nama kamu ? : What is your name?
- Berapa lama di Bali? : How long will you stay in Bali?
- Berapa harganya? : How much is it?
- Bisa kurang? : Can I have a discount? (Used for bargain price)
- Tinggal di mana? : Where do you stay?
- Terimakasih : Thank you
- Suksma : Thank you in Balinese
- Sama-sama : Your welcome
- Suksma mewali : Your welcome in Balinese
- Sampai Jumpa : See You
- Jalan-Jalan : Traveling / Going around
Tips For You
Some travelers say Bahasa Indonesia is quite difficult to learn, some travelers say Bahasa Indonesia is easy to learn. It is good to memorize every single word but the point is practicing the 30 useful words before or during your stay in Bali.
Fun Fact :
Knowing Bahasa words is a way to appreciate Indonesian culture and language.
Some tips for our journey to practice Bahasa
- Bahasa Indonesia is a tricky language, the good thing is knowing a few words as a sign of respect for the local people.
- Find some video on streaming websites to master the words, or practice with local people during your stay in Bali
- Don’t be shy, it is hard not to be shy especially when we try to learn another language apart from our mother tongue.
- Remember most Balinese can speak English, ask them for help on how to pronounce the words while you are there. I am sure they are happy to help you out.
Before traveling back to Bali it is a very wise choice to get to know the language and culture, getting to know a few words will do the trick. It is indeed a way to appreciate local people and perhaps dig up all Bahasa words you already learned on your last trip to Bali. 30 useful words you can practice before you travel to Bali are here to help you.
Now go book your ticket, pack your bag, and keep reading our news about Bali here, and last but not least
Welcome Back to Bali!
Reference Link click this link below
Indonesian Imigration site update news about Bali
Gojek app, grab app, that might come in handy
112 Emergency Call
Hospital
Learn Bahasa Indonesia
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The list of 43 countries eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA) includes nations from various continents. Notable entries encompass Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, countries in Europe such as the Netherlands, UK, Italy, Germany, and many others from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This valuable information is corroborated by the reference to the official immigration website (www.imigrasi.go.id), demonstrating the importance of relying on authoritative sources.
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