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    How I Moved To Bali Alone: Visa Tips, Budget, and Finding a Villa



    How I Moved To Bali Alone: Visa Tips, Budget, and Finding a Villa

    Thinking about moving to Bali? Or staying for a few months? In this video, I share some tips on how I did it – from visa advice to cost of living to how I found my villa. This isn’t really a step-by-step guide but just an honest look at my personal journey getting settled here. Many of you asked questions about this so I wanted to share my experience!

    If you’re new here, my channel is just getting started. Check out my first two videos!
    Inside My Bali Villa | Starting Over After Leaving My Old Life Behind: https://youtu.be/HEnCuBdvUmU
    Finding My Rhythm in Ubud | My Daily Life in Bali: https://youtu.be/UT08J8PjAs0

    •Links and Resources•
    Visa and Travel Requirements: https://bali.com/bali/visa-travel-regulations-for-entry-into-bali/
    Visa On Arrival (30 days): https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
    Legal Indonesia Service: https://legalindonesia.id/ (visa agency)
    Grab and Gojeck (taxi, food delivery, etc.): download from app store
    Nomad eSim: https://www.getnomad.app/ (Referral Code JESS94TX for $5 off)
    Genki Health Insurance: https://genki.world/?with=2852 (Travel Health Insurance Referral Link)

    •What’s in my Camera Bag•
    Main Camera: https://amzn.to/4lnLhM6
    Main Telephoto Lens: https://amzn.to/4lwkgpU
    Telephoto Lens: https://amzn.to/45vd8nL
    Favorite Wide Angle Lens: https://amzn.to/3HBVDtL
    Favorite Vlogging Lens: https://amzn.to/4mgsymG
    Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/4mL43Ox
    Lav Mic Set: https://amzn.to/4fHgbxG
    360 Camera: https://amzn.to/3HBVDtL
    Drone: https://amzn.to/4mG9LB5
    Variable ND Filter: https://amzn.to/3UZFzoO
    Travel Tripod: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2538

    •Socials•
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessthewanderess
    Website: www.jessicalinderman.com

    Links included in this description might be affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product through my links. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel! 🙂

    #movingtobali #costofliving #solofemaletravel

    42 Comments

    5. @Yourhighnessnona on

      This is the Bali content that needs to me made! I love how she is living in Bali to live in and experience BALI: visiting the local markets, talking to the locals, even learning the language and trying out the local food 🤍 I don't want to ruin the comment section with negativity, but it must be said that many other influencers in Bali will make a tonne of Bali videos, and none of them are about the culture and its people. The only time you'll see a local in their video it will be the workers that either build their house or work in their house.

    6. @Gretchen-g4q on

      Nice content I used to live in Bali in 2013 and visited prior in 2008…now it’s way more developed. Can I ask you where u got your iPhone unlocked in Bali? I also lived in Singapore and Phuket from 2014-2019…now I am looking to invest in a villa there …will come in October /november.

    7. @MadGuru-EZ on

      I visit Bali 2 times a year and stay for about 3 months each time! It’s my favourite place in the world. It’s zen and beautiful! You will have an incredible quality of life here! Namaste ❤️

    10. @wonderingbeast1701 on

      You just need to earn 2000 USD per month to get Malaysia digital nomad visa for one year.you can extend it for another year.application fees is 225 USD.in Malaysia if your income is foreign based then you don't have to pay income tax.malaysia is safe . its healthcare is affordable and value for money.even private school fees per kid in Malaysia could start from 1,750 us dollars per year then go upto 17,500 us dollars per year.if you earn 80,000 usd in newyork you can keep only 58,000 usd after taxes.i must give 22,000 usd to govt.what will you get in return.in Malaysia you can send your two kids to a decent private school and buy a premium health insurance for family of 4 and still you will able to save some money.its not about cheap .it's all about value for money.

    12. @frankie1098-v4r on

      You will slowly fall in love with this country.
      Indonesia under Prabowo Subianto has adopted many policies that align with Trump's 2nd administration.
      Thanks to US-Indonesia trade deal that took effect on August 7, American goods will be more abundant and easier to obtain in Indonesia
      GO MAGA!🇺🇸

    14. @papadougsadventures on

      I’ve been considering Bali as my first jump off point. I’ve spent a week in Ubud and enjoyed it very much. Plan is to go in October/November time frame. Maybe I’ll see you around. Thanks for the video

    17. @globohobo on

      it is soooooo tiring and boring to see all those foreigners moving to Bali…. Get out of your expat bubble, learn some bahasa Indonesia, the country is huge and so diverse, waaaaay cheaper than Bali too ! It's the worst place in Indonesia if you can still call it that

    28. @lise1969 on

      Stunning videography, truly captivating! Thank you for sharing your journey. As an Aussie, Bali has been a regular escape for me since I was 17 (now 56), with my most recent visit in February to celebrate my youngest daughter’s 18th birthday. I’ve long dreamed of spending six months in my own villa, and your story has reignited that vision. You’ve inspired me to keep chasing my dreams 🥰

    35. @Wireless-e7x on

      I visited Bali recently I will never return!
      The traffic in Ubud is horrendous, the aggressive people in the tourist trade are outrageous, I had stupid racist people in Amed talking about my tracksuit calling it coonwear. Its I'mpossible to walk along the beach in Amed without being harassed about going on boat trips or having obnoxious people saying stupid things about we don't know what we are doing but they supposedly know how to do everything. Constant harassment from Beach bums selling snorkelling packages.
      Getting off the ferry from Lombok to Padang bai pier was like everyone's worst nightmare again harassed by approx 60 people all wanting to know where I was going, did I have a hotel booked or did I need a taxi with so many people all hollering at the same time its overwhelming and shouldn't be allowed.
      AVOID AT ALL COSTS

    39. @miraclemints on

      Nar you moved!!! I can’t wait to come visit ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I’m so excited to follow your journey 🫂 sending you so much love and love my friend!!!!! 😊😊😊

    41. @wanderingdoc5075 on

      How did you find your unit? I am seeing nice two bedroom villas for around 17-19M/mo., but that is almost double what you're paying. I feel that we are being charged more because the owners are from Europe.

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