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Moving to Bali: Language & First Steps
Island hub for remote workers and digital nomads around Canggu and Ubud.
Living in Bali
An island hub for remote workers and digital nomads around Canggu, Ubud and Seminyak; many arrive on social or business visas and extend, so check your permit carefully. English is common in tourist zones, but Indonesian is appreciated everywhere.
To settle into Bali you'll need Indonesian — and the practical kind: your KITAS stay permit and, once settled, the local SKTT and address registration, opening a bank account, and seeing a doctor. Here's what to do first and the phrases to learn.
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What to do in your first week in Bali?
- Register your address / residency — your KITAS stay permit and, once settled, the local SKTT and address registration.
- Open a local bank account so you can get paid and pay rent.
- Register with a local doctor (GP) and sort health insurance.
- Get a local SIM / mobile plan and set up any required digital ID.
- Learn your transport options — tickets, passes and routes.
Indonesian phrasebooks for Bali
For the full country picture, see our guide to moving to Indonesia.
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