Do I need an onward ticket for Bali?

Yes - Indonesia requires proof of onward travel for visa on arrival and visa-exempt entry, and it is checked at Bali (DPS) and by airlines at check-in. A real, verifiable reservation showing your departure satisfies it. You can check any reservation for free at verifymypnr.com.

Does the onward ticket from Bali have to be paid?

No. A genuine flight reservation showing you leaving Indonesia is what is required, not necessarily a paid ticket. Many travelers use a real, temporary airline reservation. VerifiedTraveler issues one for a flat $16, refunded if it cannot be verified.

Is the onward ticket strictly enforced in Bali?

Indonesia is one of the stricter destinations for proof of onward travel - airlines often refuse boarding without it on one-way tickets to DPS. Carry a reservation you can pull up on the airline's own page so it holds up at the desk.

Bali / Indonesia entry guide - 2026

Onward ticket for Bali / Indonesia

Short answer

Indonesia requires proof of onward travel - a flight leaving the country within your permitted stay - for visa on arrival and visa-exempt entry, and it is commonly checked by airlines at check-in and on arrival at Bali (DPS). The safest evidence is a real, airline-verifiable reservation: a genuine PNR you can confirm yourself on the airline's own Manage Booking page, rather than a static PDF that may not be live in the system.

The safe way to show it

Use a real airline reservation, not an edited PDF - Bali is strict.
Confirm it on the airline's site - or free at verifymypnr.com - before you fly.
Choose a service with a refund if it cannot be verified.

A verifiable onward ticket for Bali

Real airline PNR, flat $16, refund if it cannot be verified.

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