Entry ready
Phone ready
Arrival ready
Core progress
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Core Pre-Flight Checklist
Skip these and Bali will remind you. Skip them twice and you'll wish you hadn't
Before flights
Before You Book
One week out
7 Days Before
Last admin window
48 Hours Before
Before boarding
Airport Day
After landing
First 24 Hours
The "Only If" List
Not everyone needs these. Open what applies to you.
Taking medication
Make sure prescription meds are legal, labeled, and packed in original packaging.
- Carry the prescription or doctor's letter.
- Keep medication in your cabin bag.
- Bring enough for delays, not just perfect travel days.
Riding a scooter
Bali traffic is not the place to learn. Be honest with yourself.
- Check whether your license and insurance actually cover riding.
- Wear a proper helmet, not the cracked one they hand you.
- Skip riding if you are jet-lagged, drinking, or new to scooters.
Staying 30+ days
Week four sneaks up fast. Sort the bureaucracy before it sorts you.
- Confirm whether your visa can be extended.
- Keep passport pages and proof of onward travel ready.
- Use a stay with reliable WiFi if you work remotely.
Arriving after dark
Late arrivals need fewer decisions, not cheaper one.
- Confirm 24-hour reception or self check-in.
- Save the exact address in Indonesian and English.
- Pre-book pickup or use official transport. Skip the airport taxi hustle.
Working from Bali
Good WiFi claims are not the same thing as good upload speed.
- Ask your stay for a speed test screenshot (If Possible).
- Have a backup data plan. Cafe WiFi is a gamble.
- Avoid first-day meetings if you can.
When the Core List Is Done
Stop adding tasks. Bali is easier when your first day is boring in the best possible way: connected, insured, checked in, and not negotiating tired.