What Is the Current DFAT Advisory for Bali?
As of January 2026, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) rates Bali at Level 1: Exercise Normal Safety Precautions. This is the lowest advisory level, the same rating given to popular European destinations like Italy and France.
What Does Level 1 Mean for Travel Insurance?
A Level 1 advisory is good news for travellers. All major Australian travel insurers provide standard coverage for Level 1 destinations without any surcharges or exclusions related to the advisory itself. Your policy’s terms and conditions apply in full.
Importantly, if the advisory were to be raised to Level 2 (Exercise a High Degree of Caution) or higher after you purchase your policy, most insurers still honour claims for pre-booked travel, though the specifics vary by insurer and policy.
What to Watch in 2026
Volcanic activity on Mount Agung and Mount Batur is monitored continuously. DFAT and most insurers treat volcanic eruption as a natural disaster event, check your policy to confirm cancellation cover applies if an eruption affects your departure or destination.
Always check Smartraveller.gov.au before departure for the latest advisory and register your trip for emergency alerts.