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Vodafone AU roaming in Bali: Costs and how to activate
Planning a trip to Bali? Discover Vodafone roaming Bali costs, $5 daily roaming, prepaid add-ons, and activation tips.
If you’re a Vodafone Australia customer heading to Bali, you have several options to stay connected during your trip. You can keep your Australian SIM Card and use Vodafone roaming in Bali.
This guide covers everything you need to know about Vodafone Bali roaming costs, including the popular $5 daily roaming for postpaid users, add-on packs for prepaid customers, and the expensive pay-as-you-go rates.
In the end, if you don’t find Vodafone roaming cost-effective, we will introduce Holafly Bali eSIM as the best option for staying connected in Bali without limitations. It offers unlimited data and reliable coverage in 200+ destinations.
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Can you use Vodafone data roaming in Bali?
Yes. Vodafone Australia roaming works seamlessly in Bali and throughout Indonesia. Indonesia is included in Vodafone’s $5 Roaming eligible destinations list, which means you only need to turn on your phone while in Bali and use it as usual. You will only pay an extra $5 for each day you use roaming in Bali.
While you’re there, your phone will connect to one of Vodafone’s local Indonesian partner networks, like XL or Telkomsel, to provide coverage.
Vodafone AU roaming countries list
Bali, Indonesia, is one of the 100 eligible destinations where Vodafone AU offers its $5 roaming.
That said, only eligible postpaid customers can use this plan. If you don’t find your Vodafone service eligible, it is more cost-effective to purchase a Bali SIM Card or a travel eSIM to prevent unexpected roaming expenses on your trip.
Vodafone $5 roaming for Bali
Before starting your trip to Bali, make sure you have an eligible Vodafone plan. The $5 roaming is only available on the Vodafone Infinite, Plus Plan, or Vodafone Infinite Data Plan.
How it works:
- Price: $5 per day.
- Data: You use your standard domestic data allowance from home.
- Calls & SMS: Includes standard calls and texts according to your plan’s inclusions.
- Duration: You can use this for up to 90 days per calendar year.
- Excess Data: If you use up your plan’s included data, Vodafone will automatically add 1 GB blocks for $5.
Note: The $5 fee is only triggered on the days you actually use your phone (make a call, send a text, or use data). Receiving an SMS is free and won’t trigger the daily charge.
Vodafone prepaid international roaming add-on for Bali
Prepaid customers can’t use Vodafone $5 daily roaming. They should purchase an international roaming add-on before their trip to Bali. Without an add-on, your usage will be charged at pay-as-you-go rates, which can quickly deplete your credits.
Vodafone offers three international roaming add-ons to its prepaid customers:
| Price | Duration | Data | Standard Talk | Standard SMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1-Day plan | 1 GB | 100 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 100 international texts |
| $15 | 3-Day plan | 3 GB | 150 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 150 international texts |
| $35 | 7-Day plan | 7 GB | 350 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 250 international texts |
You must activate these add-ons via the My Vodafone app before you start using data in Bali. To ensure you select the best data plan, use our data usage calculator to estimate your typical data needs during your trip.
Vodafone pay-as-you-go roaming rates for Bali
If your plan isn’t eligible for $5 Roaming, or if you’re a prepaid user without an add-on, you fall into the pay-as-you-go category. This is the most expensive way to stay connected.
- Data: $1 per MB.
- Calls: $1 per minute to make or receive calls.
- SMS: $0.75 per standard text sent.
- Warning: At $1 per MB, 100 MB of data usage would cost $100. This can be quite expensive for someone who uses data frequently.
How to activate Vodafone international roaming for Bali
Whether you are a postpaid or prepaid customer, you should make sure you have an active roaming in Bali. So, you need to take a few steps before landing in Indonesia.
Postpaid users
It’s always recommended to check if you have an active Vodafone roaming in Bali. Follow these steps:
- Log in to the My Vodafone app to ensure your plan supports $5 Roaming.
- Ensure “International Roaming” is switched to ON before you leave Australia.
- Once you land in Bali, go to your phone settings and turn on Data Roaming.
Note: The $5 fee will automatically trigger the moment your phone connects to the Indonesian network and performs a data task or call.
Prepaid users
As a prepaid customer, you need to purchase a roaming add-on before your trip. Follow these steps:
- Sign in to My Vodafone App.
- Select the 1, 3, or 7-day roaming add-on.
- Turn on Data Roaming in your phone settings.
You can also recharge or buy a Vodafone prepaid add-on by sending an SMS to 1511 with the code (ROAM1, ROAM3, ROAM7) while you are in Bali.
Note: It’s always easier to check the balance or recharge the add-on using the My Vodafone App. Download the latest version of the app on your phone. You might not be able to download it while abroad.
Stay connected in Bali with Holafly
If you’re a heavy data user or staying in Bali for more than a few days, Vodafone’s limits might feel restrictive. In this case, Holafly eSIM will be the best alternative to Vodafone roaming in Bali, with unlimited data, reliable coverage, flexible plan duration, and 24/7 customer support.
Holafly’s Bali eSIM daily plans begin at AU$5.90. Choosing longer-term plans lowers the daily cost to $2.43, making it a very affordable option for staying connected in Bali.
For frequent travelers, remote workers, or digital nomads, Holafly Plans offers a monthly subscription with unlimited data and coverage in 170+ destinations. So, if you are on a long trip to Bali or would like to go to another destination afterwards, you won’t need to purchase a local SIM Card. You can continue your trip with the same eSIM.
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Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of March 19, 2026, and is subject to change.
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