Bali, Indonesia
Bali — Ubud
Ubud in particular is a globally known digital-nomad and wellness-focused expat hub, alongside a broader Bali-wide expat population concentrated in Seminyak, Canggu, and Sanur.
Cost of living
Among the more affordable expat destinations in Asia, though Canggu/Seminyak/Ubud carry a premium over the rest of Bali.
Residency routes
Indonesia's B211A and various KITAS long-stay visa routes are generally individually obtained; requirements and enforcement have shifted in recent years, worth flagging on the page as subject to change.
Health insurance
Whether you need cover for Bali — Ubud depends on how settled you are. People who have already committed to a country usually end up on a local or international resident policy arranged with a licensed broker. People still deciding — a scouting trip, a trial year, a stretch of remote work before a fixed address — need something that moves with them.
SafetyWing is one flexible option in that second situation: nomad-oriented cover sold in short renewable terms rather than an annual resident contract. We do not quote, rate or compare policies, and we are not licensed to advise on them.
Where we would start
SafetyWing
Built for people whose situation is still in motion — a year of travel before a fixed address, or a trial period in a new country before committing. It is one flexible option for short-to-medium-term cover, not a substitute for a resident policy once you settle.
Suited to: Nomads and remote workers in an unsettled first year
We do not quote, rate or compare policies. This is a referral to the carrier, who is licensed to advise you.
Expat & Newcomer Organizations
Organisations whose stated purpose is serving expats and newcomers.
Community organisation
Bali International Women's Association (BIWA)
Bali — Ubud
Women's organization fostering friendship among women of different nationalities in Bali while contributing to local community welfare; runs monthly lunches and social welfare visits.
Community organisation
Hubud
Bali — Ubud
Well-known coworking space in Ubud that functions as a de facto community hub for the town's digital-nomad and remote-work population.
Guides for Bali — Ubud
Healthcare
Health cover in your first year abroad
How to think about the gap between the system you are leaving and the one you have not joined yet.
7 min read
Connectivity
eSIM or local SIM: getting connected in the first week
One is faster on arrival, the other is cheaper by week three. Use both, in that order.
5 min read
Moving logistics
Shipping your things, or buying them again
A container costs more than most people's furniture is worth. Here is how to decide honestly.
6 min read
Money
Banking when you live in one country and earn in another
Keep the home account, open a local one, and stop letting your bank set the exchange rate.
6 min read