Bali
From R8,500/month: one of the most affordable internship destinations for SA students
Bali internship costs run R8,500 to R14,000 per month total, cheaper than living in Johannesburg. A B211A Social-Cultural Visa costs R1,000 to R2,500 and covers up to 180 days. Internships in digital marketing, sustainability, hospitality, and tech.
A look inside the app for Bali.
Publish a free profile and companies browsing the list can find you. No CV, no cold applications.
Create your profile to unlock these.
Tap through a few answers and your free profile is live in about two minutes, the page companies see instead of a CV. No payment to begin.
SA passport visa requirements
B211A Social-Cultural Visa. Apply before travel or at arrival agent. Up to 180 days with extensions. Cost: approx. R1,000-R2,500 including sponsor letter. Our free SA visa guide covers the application.
What a typical day in Bali looks like
Morning surf or yoga
Most interns start with a sunrise yoga class or a quick surf at Canggu before work. The ocean is two minutes away.
Arrive at your company
Most workplaces are casual, creative spaces. Your team is likely international - English is the working language everywhere.
Lunch at a warung
A full rice dish at a local warung costs R40-60. It's one of the best meals you'll have, and the social centre of the intern community.
Afternoon work session
Most agencies are fast-paced with real responsibility given to interns. You are not making coffee - you are running campaigns or managing projects.
Sunset at Berawa or Echo Beach
A ten-minute scooter ride to watch the sun go down. This is when you understand why everyone keeps coming back.
Dinner with other interns
Canggu has a huge intern community. Evenings involve food, pools, and connections with people from 30 different countries.
Available fields and positions
Marketing
Digital marketing, social media, content creation
Sustainability
Conservation, eco-tourism, environmental projects
Hospitality
Hotels, villas, restaurants, F&B management
Creative
Design, photography, video production, branding
NGO
Community development, education, social enterprise
Tech
Software, startups, product, data analytics
Living costs in Bali in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Bali internship
Erasmus+ ICM
Erasmus+ ICM funding applies to European destinations only, so it does not cover Bali. However, university bursaries and private foundations can support placements worldwide. We provide all documentation needed.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Related guides for SA students going to Bali
Common questions about Bali
B211A Social-Cultural Visa. Apply before travel or at arrival agent. Up to 180 days with extensions. Cost: approx. R1,000-R2,500 including sponsor letter. Our free SA visa guide covers the application.
A realistic monthly budget is R8,500 to R14,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Bali.
It can, but your faculty decides. Ask your Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinator what they need, usually a learning agreement, a named workplace supervisor and a final supervisor report, and agree it with your host company in writing before you accept an offer.
Your free account includes a before-you-go checklist, a budget calculator and student deals. Before you fly, save your host company contact, your accommodation address and your insurer's emergency number, and share your profile link with family at home. The Full Placement Service from R14 900 is explained on the services page.
A South African student in Bali, Indonesia
My sustainability internship was genuinely meaningful. The visa process was intimidating at first but the team walked me through every step. And yes, Bali is cheaper than Cape Town - especially accommodation.
Ready to make Bali happen?
Start with a free account. Get your SA visa guide, ZAR budget calculator, and connect with SA students already heading to Bali.
Join free