Bali Reopening? Bali Coronavirus Update April 2021

[@madonnadavidoff6112]

Thanks for the update. What’s the situation right now in Bali? You’re doing a great job informing .

[@passiveincomemadeasy]

Do you have any updates mate you did a video of months ago can you do another one and give us some more updates please

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi there Mark, yes I sure will, as soon as it is clear when exactly they'll be reopening. I'm hearing differing accounts of exactly what's going to happen in June or July. I think they're still shooting for at least a July opening as of today (May 27th) though it's not clear exactly what countries Bali will will be open to first. I can at least tell you that they are moving ahead with vaccinations very, very quickly here in Bali. The new cased numbers are still down and they're aiming for 3 million people vaccinated in Bali total by the end of July. That'll be about 70% of the population and somewhere around herd immunity hopefully. Beyond saying that I'd just rather not speculate and add to the confusion, I hope you understand and I do appreciate your interest Mark.

[@alfnov412]

Hi Mark, I hope you doing well. I can’t see any new post from you. Lots of your fan including me love to see your new post and new information about Bali. I hope you make a new video for us again. Stay save.

[@sarikem8131]

Is the lockdown lifted already. Aug 2021..planning a visit to check things out to retire there.. thank you.

[@Wagefreedom]

Not yet, although they've apparently opened most beaches again. The numbers are way down and things are looking far better than they were a couple of months ago so we're definitely going in the right direction. Very grateful for that. No word on when foreign tourists or retirees will be allowed back in again yet. I wish I could give you something firm.

[@oksanafoot6938]

Hey dear, do you have any update? My boyfriend and I want to visit Bali in Juni/august. We need do be in quarantine or vaccined?

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi there, they are still saying June/ July for reopening, at least in the Bali green zones, let's hope that happens. My understanding is you will have to be vaccinated and quarantine, but I think the length of your quarantine depends on what country you're coming from. Please look in the description above for the Facebook group run by Jackie Pomeroy for very thorough, daily updates. Good luck, fingers crossed!

[@Powpow-fy2pi]

Hi Tom, what’s the update now in Bali? Hope everyone is staying safe!

[@WhamBamStealTheVan]

Great video! On Monday I booked a flight and a two week stay for October. Hoping things are going well enough to be opened up by then. Luckily I am fully vaccinated already with Moderna, I hope you get your shots soon! Please keep the updates coming, I subscribed right away!

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi Michael-- thanks a lot, I'm still hearing that they're hoping for June/July start for re-opening, so we'll see! Really hope you and many other people can come this year. Not sure if vaccines will be required for entry but you should be in good shape having already had yours. (I suspect vaccines will be required for entry into Indonesia but that is **just my own current speculation**)

[@matthewjjthompson8523]

Thanks for the updates Tom. Really want to come to Bali and hope it's possible soon.

[@Wagefreedom]

You're welcome Matthew, I'm really looking forward to it too. They're moving in the right direction, and quickly.

[@jordnfk]

Good update, hope to be back in July.

[@Wagefreedom]

Thanks Jordan, sounds great--Bali will be ecstatic to see you!

[@timmurdock7864]

Thanks for the information

[@Wagefreedom]

You're very welcome Tim!

[@cheryls832]

Tom, Do you think that September or October are better for visiting Bali? Not sure about September since it is hurricane season.

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi Cheryl--September and October are about the same for weather really, at least in the beach areas in the SW of the island, Kuta/Seminyak etc. The transition to the rainy season can start in September, but you'd have a good chance of dry season weather then--relatively cool nights and noticeably less humidity. They're still saying June/July reopening here btw!

[@ritualhealingcentre6054]

Thanx for your great info. Do u have any idea as to the B211A visa being back now?

[@Wagefreedom]

The best answer I can give you is to directly call the Indonesian embassy nearest you. Everything else is rumor or an effort to sell you something. I don't mean to sound harsh, but that's what I'd do--you'll save a lot of time and you can have confidence in the answer.

[@wrd980]

Do you know about vaccinations for the expat community in Bali who are not married to locals?

[@austinvillanueva8860]

Is quarantine required coming from Malaysia to Denpasar airport in July? While already fully vaccinated?

[@sherrymiles5028]

Tom I’m gathering information for semi retirement 2-5 years in Bali my research has bought me to Sanur I’m 60 so walking and swimming are daily practices. What are your thoughts for a single independent woman of 60 living there

[@kevinlaye7437]

What is the position on people who do not want to have the Vaccine... or are unable to have it due to medical grounds...?

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi Kevin--it's a very good question and I know many people are asking it. **Just my own current speculation**--I suspect vaccines will be required for entry into Indonesia, at least until the numbers are very low worldwide. I think there will be an answer to this soon, if there isn't already official guidance out that I'm not aware of.

[@MrSgtau]

I'm hopeful that Bali and other destinations in southeast Asia will reopen this year. I'm fully vaccinated with proof of it, and not exactly sure what the problem is.....

[@cheryls832]

Great news! Will the Denpasar Airport be open?

[@Wagefreedom]

Hi Cheryl-- well it's open to domestic flights, Indonesian tourists are definitely coming here. I'm not sure if international flights are coming directly to DPS-- my understanding is that most or maybe all are having to come thru Jakarta right now.

[@megahern8467]

Wonderful to hear about the progress -- thank you so much for keeping us updated!! I hope you and your wife will become eligible very soon. :)

[@Wagefreedom]

Thank you Meg!

[@ifylapeach]

Thank you!

[@markformston6606]

Thanks Tom :) I know a few expats in the Legian area who have managed to get the "jab" in the last few days. Personally, i am happy to wait until circumstances force me to have it.

[@Wagefreedom]

You're welcome Mark-- yes in the last week several locals and expats I know have suddenly been vaccinated. Friends in Ubud had it 2 weeks ago. Moving really fast, as I say.

[@brynlawrence3832]

Great news for the island good to hear the government are helping the people

[@Wagefreedom]

I agree Bryn-- I've been very impressed at how fast things are moving now. They have really stepped it up in other parts of Badung just since I made this video.

[@subratapaul4567]

Is kuta under green zone?

[@Wagefreedom]

I haven't heard that they are trying to make Kuta a formal green zone, yet. They are vaccinating a whole lot of people in Kuta and all over the island though. My interpretation--just my understanding--is that the 3 green zones were initial focused efforts to see how well they could do in small areas. By the sound of it that went very, very well and now I think the goal is to make the whole island a green zone. I hope that helps.

[@andrewmcroberts2497]

Have you caught the virus previously Tom?

[@georgiausher1766]

Thanks for sharing. That is fantastic news. So happy for the island to be getting sorted and vaccinated.

[@Wagefreedom]

I totally agree Georgia, I've been very impressed.

[@happyjustasiam]

At the hotel where i am currently staying in Permuteran , North Bali the hotel workers were all vaccinated last week. Also in Candidasa last week workers vaccinated. I think the government is doing the right thing, better to vaccinate workers who come in contact with many others. As a expat I can wait a little longer, continue to social distance, mask and isolate

[@Wagefreedom]

Thanks, great to hear that the effort is island-wide now. It's moving in the right direction.

[@dave95340]

I've had my vaccine and ready to get back to Bali, but not interested interested in going to limited areas in some sort of lock down especially when I can go elsewhere and be free.

[@bettyboop7426]

Hopefully there are strict tests for tourists as Astra vaccine is only 60%effective&the variables spread quickly. I would happily stop in Sanur and stay in Ubud as whilst I am the opposite of health junky,I do love a health retreat there. I think it is dangerous to be too heavily tourist focussed&many have gone back to seaweed farming. I have heard mixed reviews on hospitals in Bali&in future would like to spend long length if visa is user friendly,however I'm quite introverted&dislike Kuta. Hopefully,there will be travel bubble with Oz soon,cheers&thanks

[@WhatIGot89]

australians will never be travelling freely again the way things are going, gave up their freedoms too easy, can't leave country without an exemption and already they've said nothing will change even with their poison vax

[@essentialpost]

Seriously don’t know the point of vaccinating and not opening borders. We’re basically at 0 new cases anyway, it’s such a money scheme for big pharma at the moment

[@madness5327]

Blood clots to come to Bali .. No thank you..

[@davidjohnsen4240]

We will come and we dont care if you dont like it. You can cry if you want

[@madness5327]

@@davidjohnsen4240 I don't give a crap buddy . Enjoy your blood clots.

[@WhatIGot89]

Loads of locals taking it so Bali can "open up" but they don't realize to get those freedoms back theyll have to fight for them

[@kagl2468]

@@WhatIGot89 Who will support them when they come down with side effects from this untested abomination. Its a sad case of affairs.

[@WhatIGot89]

@@kagl2468 exactly right, crimes against humanity