wellness2026-03-125 min read

Expat Health in Bali: Long-Term Medical Care Guide (2026)

Living in Bali long-term requires a different medical approach than a vacation.

Regular Health Checkups

Annual health check: blood pressure, blood work, physical exam

Dental checkups every 6 months

Eye exams if working on screens (digital nomads)

Our Travel Health Check (Rp 600.000) covers basic annual screening

Ensure adequate medication supply (bring from home)

Find a local doctor familiar with your condition

Some medications available in Indonesia differ from Western brands

Pharmacy options for regular prescriptions

International health insurance (Cigna, Allianz, BUPA)

Indonesian national health insurance (BPJS) for legal residents

Travel insurance does NOT cover long-term stays

Recurring Bali belly (gut flora adaptation)

Skin infections from humidity

Respiratory issues from pollution

Mental health (isolation, culture shock)

Dengue (risk increases with longer stays)

Regular checkups, acute illness treatment, and ongoing health management - all at your home. No clinic visits needed.

Licensed doctor at your villa. From Rp 350.000. Available 24/7.