Can you show skin in Bali?

Can you show skin in Bali? DO Dress Modestly. As tempting as it is to bare as much as you dare in a hot and sunny locale, Balinese culture discourages immodest displays of skin from both men and women. This isn't so much of an issue in the tourist throngs of Kuta or Seminyak Beach.

Can you sleep with your partner in Bali?

If you're planning on heading to Indonesia (including the dream island destination of Bali) as a couple in the next few years, it might be worth reconsidering. The country has now implemented a new criminal code that will make a lot of things illegal – including having sex outside of marriage.

Can you kiss in public in Bali?

Except for lovers holding hands, which the Balinese do openly, romantic gestures or emotions are rarely displayed in public. This, however, is not done in most parts of Indonesia or in villages. Lovers do not kiss in public, and visitors should respect the Balinese' aversion to such intimate gestures.

Do they ID at bars in Bali?

Some nightclubs in Bali have an over 18 policy and will ask for ID and other nightclubs do not ask to see ID. If you stick to the clubs with no age or ID policy you should be fine. As long as you are aware the legal drinking age is 21 years. This is rarely enforced on tourists.

Can I show my shoulders in Bali?

In general, dress modestly, especially when visiting temples. Women and men should wear shirts that cover their shoulders and upper arms, and are expected to wear a sarong, or scarf, when entering a temple.

Can you wear sleeveless in Bali?

As a mainly Hindu province, Bali follows a strict dress code. However, it is acceptable to wear bikinis and other swimwear at beaches. Tank tops and sleeveless toppers too are a standard clothing option. But when you go to social spaces and temples, you might want to wear dresses that go below the knee.

Can I take condoms to Bali?

Birth control and family planning is a government approved program in Indonesia. There are even commercials for condoms on broadcast tv. If you need a particular type you might want to bring them with you, just in case. As with anything though, customs might not approve if you bring over commercial quantities.

Can you take your girlfriend to Bali?

Although Bali is making efforts to stamp out badly behaved tourists, on the whole, the island is very lenient when it comes to unmarried couples. Sex outside of marriage has been illegal in Indonesia for decades. However, it was the case that charges could only be bought by an aggrieved spouse in the case of an affair.

Is Bali strict on dress code?

Both male and female tourists are expected to dress modestly in Bali in order to respect the locals, especially children and temples. Male tourists are expected to at least wear tank tops and shorts, while female tourists are expected to at least wear T-shirts and shorts that are just slightly above the knee.

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Do I need to carry cash in Bali?

As mentioned above Cash is still a very important form of payment in Bali, particularly in the smaller shops and also when you need to pay for your transportation, or if you need gasoline. The 100,000 bills are the largest bills. It's useful if you take also some smaller bills with you.