How strict is Bali?

How strict is Bali? The regulations include a mix of common sense ?protocols as well as some Bali-specific rules tourists will need to be aware of. Among them, travellers have been warned to dress modestly and appropriately?, comply with local traffic laws and agree not to use profane language or single-use plastics.

Can unmarried couples go 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 it okay to 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 sleep with my girlfriend in Bali?

Can I sleep with my GF in Bali?

Tourists visiting Indonesia will not be charged under a new law which will criminalise sex outside marriage, officials say. Dubbed the Bali bonking ban, the new legislation threatens up to a year in jail for unmarried couples who have sex or six months for those who cohabit.

Is it too hot to wear jeans in Bali?

I brought denim shorts but definitely leave the jeans at home. Bali is a conservative country. You should cover up when you are not on the beach or at a beach resort, especially when you are in Bali villages or at Bali Temples.

What are the dos and don ts in Bali?

Tourists must not use single-use plastics such as plastic bags, polystyrene (styrofoam), and plastic straws. Tourists must not engage in communication with harsh words, impolite behavior, making noise, and acting aggressively towards state officials, government, local communities, and fellow tourists.

Can you hold hands in Bali?

Public displays of affection are not always accepted by the Balinese people. Too much kissing or being overly affectionate is not acceptable by the locals who find it disrespectful. Holding hands is acceptable, but anything beyond that should be left behind closed doors.

How do I stop getting Bali belly?

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 I wear red in Bali?

Is it OK to wear shorts in Bali?

When deciding what to wear in Bali, remember it is a tropical country, so dress is generally informal. Shorts and t-shirts are great for resorts and tourist hot spots.

Can you show your shoulders in Bali?

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.