Bali
A region of Indonesia with a warm climate year-round and a large community of relocators and remote workers. A different legal environment — local support matters most here.
Experiences in Bali
Yachts, cruises, VIP excursions and activities — on request, no fixed dates.
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Yachts
All experiences (6)
Sunseeker — a premium charter to Nusa Penida
A 19-metre yacht with three cabins for the whole day, up to 12 guests
Nusa Penida: snorkelling with mantas
A private boat to Manta Point and the mangrove forest
The Anne catamaran — a sunset outing
A spacious 24-metre catamaran for a party or celebration, up to 45 guests
VIP excursions
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Helicopter over Nusa Penida
A private flight for 1–4 guests over Bali's most photogenic cliffs
The Ijen volcano: the blue fire
A night trip to the electric-blue fire and the acid lake
A helicopter over Uluwatu and Tanah Lot
A private flight over the southern cliffs and clifftop temples
Cruises
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Bespoke
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A bespoke day on request
We build a route from scratch around your interests, pace and budget
A private concierge transfer
Airport meet, a car with a driver and everyday matters handled
Sunrise on Mount Batur
A private pre-dawn climb to the 1,717 m summit, with hot springs
Mini-groups
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Ayung rafting and a jungle swing
A private activity combo near Ubud
ATV quad bikes through the Ubud jungle
A private ride through rice fields, caves and rivers
Canyoning in the Kerenkali canyon
Waterfall descents and jumps into emerald pools
Group tours with dates
Fixed dates, limited seats.
Services in this country
Housing rental
Often paid a year upfront; verify legal cleanliness.
Pets
Animal import is strictly regulated — plan well ahead.
Opening a bank account
Local accounts require a certain residency status.
Legal consultation
Extra care with land and building title checks.
Transfer
We plan the route ahead given the traffic.
Relocation help
Much depends on your stay status.
Residency / PR / citizenship
Visa categories differ from European ones.
Cities & regions
Where to go and how they differ — a short guide to the main cities and resorts.
Ubud
The cultural heart in the island's centre: the Tegallalang rice terraces, the Tirta Empul spring temple, the Monkey Forest, crafts and yoga-wellness. The green, unhurried core of Bali away from the beaches.
Seminyak
The fashionable resort of the south-west: beach clubs, fine-dining restaurants, boutiques and famous ocean sunsets. The centre of premium beach life and nightlife.
Canggu
Surf and the digital-nomad lifestyle: black volcanic-sand beaches, rice fields by the ocean, trendy cafés. A young, relaxed pace next to Seminyak.
Uluwatu
The south of the Bukit peninsula: sheer cliffs, the Uluwatu temple on a rock above the ocean with a sunset Kecak dance, secluded cove beaches and the island’s best surf breaks.
Nusa Penida
The neighbouring island with the most photogenic views: the Kelingking cliff ('T-Rex'), Manta Bay, Broken Beach. The goal of day trips by private boat or yacht.
Sanur
The calm east coast: a long boardwalk, quiet reef-protected beaches, boats to Nusa Penida and Lembongan. A measured alternative to the busy south — for an unhurried stay.
Housing rental
Rental and purchase live on the real estate site. We speak the relocator's language: a yearly contract, deposit, minimum term and whether the contract works for a residency application.
Traditional New 4-Bedroom Villa in Sanur (The Village)
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Exclusive 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool in Tabanan (Villa Arcadia #9)
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3-Bedroom Luxury Retreat in Umalas, Canggu (Villa Theo)
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Brand-New Private 3-Bedroom Villa in North Bali (Villa Bonsai)
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Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sauna in Canggu (Villa Manaaki)
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3-Bedroom Rice-Field View Villa in Canggu (Kuze House)
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Practical
- Currency
- IDR
- Language
- Indonesian, English
- Season
- Warm all year; dry season April–October
- Cost of living
- Below European levels
Guides
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Taking a pet to Bali: timelines and documents
We moved to Bali with a dog and, a week before the flight, learned pets aren't allowed in directly. Here's how importing animals into Indonesia actually works — the route via Jakarta, an ISO microchip, the rabies titre test and quarantine — and where Grand Life stepped in.
Visas and residency in Bali: an overview of grounds
We flew to Bali for two weeks and ended up staying — and the first wall we hit was visas. We tell it from our own experience and by the facts: short-stay visas and the visa run, KITAS types and the sponsor, the Second Home Visa. With no promises of outcome.
FAQ
How is a Bali visa different from a European one?+
Different grounds and timelines. In a consultation we'll go through the suitable categories for your case — with no promises of approval.