The tips have been put together in partnership with our longer-term parents to help you with a smooth arrival.

Pre-Departure and Departure

As you pack and prepare to leave, take a look at our Living in Bali Guide for information and suggestions on what to bring to Bali and what to leave behind. 

• When you book your initial Bali accommodation (see the Living in Bali Guide for more information), you can ask for some pantry basics and fresh produce to be purchased and ready for your arrival. Most accommodation providers/landlords are very happy to help.

• Organise your Bali airport transport - the School's bus service, the award-winning BioBus team can be there to welcome you at the airport and get you to your accommodation in comfort - biobus@greenschool.org . Alternatively, your accommodation/landlord will likely be able to help with transport or you can use Gocar, Grab.

• Double check that you have all your usual travel documents and any important copies or original documents you may need such as birth certificates, medical records etc 

• Get some money changed to Indonesian Rupiah. Standard credit/debit cards will allow withdrawal and transactions in Indonesia but it's handy to have some cash for tips or in case of card problems.

• Complete the Indonesia Customs Declaration e-form within 72 hours before departure. Once completed, you will get a QR code that you need to show to get through the final customs check. Doing this in advance will save time at arrivals.  

Arrival in Bali and School 

• Look for your transport connection (usually holding a sign). A tip for any transport provider is very welcome and normal in Indonesia.

• Many villas will provide contact information for staff who can deliver food for you. Other stores offer online delivery. 

• Gojek is Indonesia’s delivery service - they can bring just about anything to your doorstep. You can download the app and order take-out, groceries and other household supplies easily. Check the Living in Bali Guide for more details and recommendations on fresh produce suppliers etc. 

• Our community is very warm and welcoming. Once you arrive, you will become connected quickly. If you need help with anything, please put the word out via your child's class whatsapp groups (we will connect you to the group closer to the first day of school) or on facebook and the community will support you.

• Your child(ren)'s Head of Learning will be in touch before Orientation Day with information a warm welcome. We have a lot of experience in onboarding new learners to our community and give his all our attention in the first days and weeks of each semester. 

• Please make sure you attend Orientation Day as this is an essential part of the onboarding.

Other Resources

• Reach out to our community, ask questions and follow updates on Green School Bali New Families Facebook Group 

• The Living in Bali Guide is a resource on settling into life in Bali including, all sorts of practical advice and shared know-how.

• Join the zoom onboarding events in the weeks leading up to the start of your enrolment start date.

• Keep up-to-date with any emailed information from our Admissions and Visa Teams.

• Ganesha Visa Office is conveniently located onsite at Green School. You can visit in person anytime for extension or renewal information or to explore other visa options once you are in Bali.