Bali 2025: The New Trends Reshaping the Island – What Travelers Should Know
Bali’s tourism is booming again, but the playbook is changing. New rules, cashless systems, sustainability pushes, and big-ticket infrastructure are redefining how the island welcomes (and manages) visitors. Here’s a concise, sourced briefing on the developments that matter most for your next trip. Pay the levy, mind the rules: Bali’s “quality tourism” push Remote work goes legit: Indonesia’s E33G (Remote Worker) visa Indonesia now offers a one‑year E33G Remote Worker visa that lets foreigners live in the country (Bali included) while working for an overseas employer. Official immigration guidance confirms online application and fees; leading immigration advisories note a one‑year validity with a potential renewal and minimum income thresholds. If you work for an Indonesian entity, this is not the right visa. Why this matters: It clarifies a long‑gray area for digital nomads and helps Bali align with its “quality tourism” goals without blurring labor rules. Health & wellness 2.0: Sanur Health SEZ and the new Bali International Hospital Bali has formally opened the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and inaugurated Bali International Hospital a flagship facility aimed at medical tourism and keeping Indonesians from seeking care abroad. This is now operational, with presidential backing and a national push to grow health travel. Expect more wellness‑plus‑medical packages anchored in Sanur. Moving people better: rail plans, a possible second airport & new routes Sustainability steps you’ll notice: fewer small plastic bottles, more refill culture Bali is tightening single‑use plastic rules: Travel tip: Pack a reusable bottle; many venues now offer refills. “Cashless Bali” accelerates: QRIS & a new Tourist Travel Pack Indonesia’s central bank is pushing seamless digital spending for visitors: Where the crowd is going now: Uluwatu, Sanur & the Nusa islands Quick trip planner (what this means for you) The bottom line Bali isn’t just “busy again” it’s retooling tourism: clearer visitor rules, a real remote‑worker pathway, better health/wellness infrastructure, stronger sustainability policies, and a shift toward cashless convenience. If you plan ahead and travel respectfully, you’ll find the island both familiar and refreshingly improved.