How I Moved To Bali Alone: Visa Tips, Cost of Living, 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 a 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. You may enjoy these videos, too! 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 Breaking My Routine in Bali | Padel + Cat Sanctuary Adventure: https://youtu.be/MWEM5tFLDq4 Elevate your videos with Musicbed ? It's by far my favorite music platform. Sign up for your free 14-day trial: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/0Jh3U Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Backstory 0:49 Bali Visa Tips 1:59 Cost of Living in Bali 3:15 Transportation in Bali 4:28 SIM Card / Internet in Bali 5:11 Extra Costs 5:24 Travel and Health Insurance in Bali 6:02 Finding a Villa in Bali 7:26 Guesthouses in Bali 8:04 Final Thoughts •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/collections/travel-tripods/products/ulanzi-coman-lightweight-travel-tripod?aff=2538 Portable SSD (Video Storage): https://amzn.to/4mDBFOH •Travel Gear• Travel Bag: https://amzn.to/3VpQjgm Daily Backpack: https://tidd.ly/460bA5d Photography Bag: https://tidd.ly/4lQYo8K Toiletry Bag: https://amzn.to/4n1hr0V Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/41oMVpG Sleep Eye Mask: https://amzn.to/3HxphRa Portable Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4lM6bVf Laptop Stand: https://amzn.to/427lh0u Electronics Organizer: https://amzn.to/4pgiUmj Air Tag: https://amzn.to/41slQlm Type C Travel Adapter: https://amzn.to/3HXmgtl •Socials• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessthewanderess Website: www.jessicalinderman.com Business inquires: info@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 ___________________________ Hey, I'm Jess :) I've been living in Bali since March 2025 after I left California during some major life shifts. I started this channel with the intention of making travel films, but it's already become more personal than I expected. I’m on a journey to live with more intention and creative freedom, and although the places may change, the heart of this channel will remain the same. I hope that by sharing my journey, you’ll feel inspired to hit the road, take that risk, or spend more time outdoors in nature.