Frequently Asked Questions

Bali Internships currently offer over seventy open and available internship programs for both national and international students who are still keen to come to Bali to intern, please see our current available internship programs here.

The government requires anyone traveling to Bali via Ngurah Rai international airport to present several documents:

• COVID 19 vaccine certification (3 times vaccinations)

• Statement of health indicating they are COVID-19-negative, which must be based on the results of a PCR test conducted by either a regional or government lab, or a lab designated by the COVID-19 task force in Indonesia.

• Statement of purpose and another statement from your host company, who is expected to be responsible for your time being in Bali.

• Completion of an application form on a site put up by the provincial government, which would generate a QR Code as proof for checking off this requirement.

Fill out a pre-inquiry call form, speak to our program coordinator, complete our internship program application form, submit all requested docs (see page 3 on the form) and transfer your registration fee of 75 Euro.

Absolutely! Schedule a call with our program consultant to discuss what are the opportunities that may be ideal for what you are currently looking for. Ask if the internship programs are available and open for applications. Schedule here.

International interns must apply for the social culture visa (Per January 2024 visa code is now C6B and C22). This permits short term study, any educational short term visit purpose. Contact our program coordinator to find out more about the student permit, how much it costs, and how to apply.

The visa application costs starting from, more or less 60 Euro up to 220 Euro, depending on whether or not your future host company appoints external assistance from a visa agent or not. Contact our program coordinator to find out more about the student/intern permit.

Roughly 4 to 10 working days, excluded national holidays. Contact our program coordinator to learn more about the process and the visa fee.

As per the new immigration regulations, all visa applications are now done online. Your host company/appointed external visa invitor/guarantor will propose and request your visa application and approval. Contact our program coordinator to find out more about the student/intern permit.

Valid passport (of at least 6 months validity when entering and leaving Indonesia) and personal bank statement. All interns/students/participants are to obtain visa via an appointed independent visa agent based in Bali. Contact our program coordinator to learn more about the process and the visa fee.

Yes. You are required to extend your visa after the first 60 days of your stay, in total the social culture visa allows one to stay in Indonesia for 24 weeks in total. This means depending on how long your internship program is, you are required to extend the visa. Visa extension costs more or less 165 Euro for another 60 days. Fees are subject to change based on any Immigration's regulations decisions.

All internships offered are unpaid due to Indonesia’s strict immigration and department of labor laws and regulations, for foreign nationals. All non-Indonesian interns are to be invited by legitimate host companies under a social culture visa which does not allow remuneration. To reward interns, most of Bali Internships’ host partners offer different forms of allowances, such as: free accommodation, meals, visa extension fee, vouchers, scooter rental fee and so forth. Any agent or host company promoting a paid internship in Indonesia under social culture visa, is acting against Indonesian immigration law.

Yes, you can also apply for an internship in Bali even if you do not speak Indonesian. You should, however, not forget that Indonesian is the official language.

In general interns are assigned to comply with the office's working days and hours. Monday-Friday, 7 hours a day (one-hour lunch break in addition), Saturday and Sunday are off for all interns to relax and enjoy the beauty of the island.

Fill out a pre-inquiry call form, speak to our program coordinator, complete our internship program application form, submit all requested docs (see page 3 on the form) and transfer your registration fee of 75 Euro.

You will receive an initiation email from our program coordinator and will be given further information and details on: your host company profile and interview schedule with the company.

Definitely! Both your Bali Internships and your future internship host company will assist you accordingly prior and during your internship in Bali. On your first day of internship our team will accompany and guide you.

Effective June 9, 2023, Indonesia no longer requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry. However, the government strongly recommends staying up-to-date with your vaccinations, especially the second booster (fourth dose) for high-risk individuals. Additionally, review your vaccinations for Tetanus, Measles, Polio, Diphtheria, and Hepatitis A. While malaria risk is low in major cities and tourist areas like Bali and Java, consider rabies vaccination if you interact with animals

Accommodation options for interns are endless. Bali Internships assists interns in finding suitable accommodations per request. Bali Internships connects you with a variety of accommodation options, conveniently located near the host companies and perfectly matched to your desired area, budget, and standard.

You can withdraw money in Bali at ATMs with an international debit or credit card (Visa, Cirrus, Master). Please ask your bank about international fees. You can pay via credit card in restaurants, banks, travel agencies, supermarkets . However, it is recommended to take cash, especially if you want to travel to the more rural areas. Currency in Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

While living costs in Bali depend on your lifestyle, it's generally more affordable than many European cities and even some Southeast Asian hubs like Jakarta and Singapore. Particularly, food, services, and restaurants offer excellent value, with delicious meals and quality experiences available at budget-friendly prices. Read more about living cost in Bail.

Of course. Just bring your SIM-LOCK free mobile/smartphone and get an Indonesian prepaid card. We provide local SIM cards for free for our clients. Country code for Indonesia: 0062

In most accommodations, cafés, restaurants, and convenient stores in Bali offer WIFI, you can surf the net and check your emails regularly. You can also purchase affordable monthly internet data for your local SIM card. Price starting from 3 Euros for 2 GB data for 30 days.

Indonesian plugs have 220 Volt. However, there are still some older plugs with only 127 Volt, however if you are not going to a rather rural area the Schuko plugs should be fine.

To drive motor vehicles in Bali you must possess an “International Driver’s License“, which needs to be presented when renting any motor vehicles. Read more about transportation in Bali.

Sure, there is a public bus system (Teman Bus), which you get from Nusa Dua on the south to Ubud district. However, the buses run on the main streets of Bali and are therefore rather tardy. To cope with smaller distances, there are also the so-called bemo, which are mostly used by locals. Another reliable mini bus is called Kura-kura bus which is more accessible but a bit more pricey than the local bemo, you may buy a one week pass to travel the island and see the route they offer on the website. In general, Balinese and people who live in the island mostly use scooters as means of transportation, and local online public transportation such as Gojek and Grab. Read more about transportation in Bali.