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Lombok Travel Essentials
What do you need to sort out before a trip to Lombok?
The most efficient way to get cash after you arrive is an ATM. For exchanging, use a licensed money changer in town and keep airport exchange to a small amount (Money and payments in Lombok).
Lombok is not a danger zone with frequent serious crime, but petty crime such as pickpocketing and overcharging is reported (Is Lombok dangerous?). A VOA or e-VOA can be extended once, for a total stay of up to 60 days (Lombok visa extension).
Money
Money and costs
- Money and payments in LombokCash, cards and QRIS
- Lombok travel costsWhat a trip costs, item by item
- Is it cheaper once you are there?Lombok’s travel cost break-even point
- How many nights in Lombok?A cost simulation for 3, 7 and 14 nights
- Lombok trip cost calculatorA cost range for your trip, item by item
Safety
Safety
- Is Lombok dangerous?An honest look at safety from a local perspective
- Earthquakes and tsunamis in LombokWhat travellers should know since 2018
- Gili Islands magic mushrooms and cannabisThe law and how to say no
- Driving in LombokInternational licences, rentals, and what happens after a crash
- Solo and women’s travelSafety and how to spend your time
FAQ
What is the best way to get cash in Lombok?
Withdraw from an ATM after you arrive. To exchange money, use a licensed money changer in town, and keep airport exchange to a small amount (Money and payments in Lombok).
Is Lombok safe for travellers?
Serious crime is not frequent. What comes up most is petty crime: belongings stolen when you look away, bag snatching by two people on a motorbike, and overcharging for tours or rental motorbikes (Is Lombok dangerous?).
Can I extend my visa on arrival in Lombok?
Yes. A VOA or e-VOA for tourism can be extended once, for a total stay of up to 60 days. Since 29 May 2025 the extension can no longer be completed entirely online (Lombok visa extension).
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