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eSIM vs. Local SIM in Bali

A travel eSIM is easier for a short Bali trip; a local SIM gives you an Indonesian number. How each fits Indonesia's phone registration rule, and what to check at home.

5 min

Indonesia's Phone Registration Rule: Do Tourists Need It?

Indonesia blocks unregistered phones from its networks, but customs says short-stay tourists do not need to register. Here are the two cases that keep you clear.

5 min