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Healthcare in Bali: why evacuation cover matters

UK visitorVery high costsChecked 22 October 2026 · FCDO updated 9 September 2026

Local medical care can be poor, and remote areas can't deal with serious problems. A medical evacuation can cost tens of thousands of pounds. Rabies is present, so get help at once after a bite or scratch from a dog or monkey.

GHIC accepted
Some free urgent care
No free healthcare
Very high costs

RatingVery high costs

Emergency number118

Official advice updated9 September 2026

Areas covered3 on this page

South Bali has international clinics that handle most holiday injuries. Anything serious, from a head injury to a complicated fracture, may mean a flight to Singapore or Australia. That's the clause in your insurance to check.

Where care differs

South Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud)No free healthcare
International clinics and private hospitals. Fine for most problems.
Lombok and the Gili IslandsVery high costs
Basic clinics only. Serious cases go to Bali or abroad.
Komodo, Flores, SumatraVery high costs
Very limited care. Evacuation needed for anything serious.

Before you go

Ambulance: 118. Emergency number: 112.
Temple monkeys bite. Keep food and sunglasses out of reach.
Never drink homemade spirits (arak) from unknown sources. Methanol poisoning has killed tourists.

Official advice: FCDO health advice for Bali & Indonesia

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Questions people ask

Do I need rabies vaccine for Bali?

Ask your GP or travel clinic. Whether vaccinated or not, get medical help straight away after any animal bite or scratch.

Do I need travel insurance for Bali?

Yes, with medical evacuation cover. Serious cases may be flown to Singapore or Australia, which can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

What should I do after a dog or monkey bite in Bali?

Get medical help straight away, even if you've been vaccinated. Rabies is present in Bali.

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Waymark summarises official UK government (FCDO) travel advice and other public sources to help you plan. It is not a substitute for that advice, which can change at short notice. Always read the latest FCDO page for your destination and check your insurance before you book. Content last checked 22 October 2026.