What’s changing in Bali, explained clearly.
News, rules and everyday realities for anyone who lives in Bali or plans to.
Researched and updated bythe Atrea team.
Congestion, villa over-supply and new licensing rules are reshaping Bali. Why established areas like Sanur appeal to people who plan to live here, not just visit.
Bali’s 2026 water pressure, Suwung landfill changes, mandatory waste sorting and plastic rules, and what to ask about a villa’s water and wastewater.
Ngurah Rai passenger numbers, new Australian routes, the North Bali airport, toll roads and the new tram plan in 2026, and what they mean for Sanur and East Bali.
What Sanur’s health special economic zone and Bali International Hospital offer in 2026, which hospitals are nearby, and why it matters for retirees.
Retirement, Silver Hair, Second Home, Golden Visa and remote-worker visas for Bali in 2026, explained in plain language, plus the proposed VOA fee rise.
Leasehold, Hak Pakai and a PT PMA with HGB: a plain guide to how foreigners hold property in Indonesia in 2026, what changed and why nominee deals are risky.
