Working in Bali without a working visa is a big no-no where hundreds of foreigners get deported every year. Unfortunately there are times when we could all need a bit of extra cash, whether it is to save for a flight home or pay for an unexpected medical bill. Here are some ideas to make a bit of cash on the side, visa restrictions notwithstanding.


1. Have a garage/yard sale

Bali has expats arriving all of the time looking to stay for an extended period and second hand/unwanted goods sell quickly. There are many Facebook groups, such as “Bali Buy and Sell” and “Bali Second Hand Marketplace” devoted to second hand goods and as long as the goods are reasonably priced, they sell quickly. Another way to make money is to find goods on sale, or buying them in bulk and then selling them with your own markup.


2. Rent out your spare room

Most rentals in Bali make you pay for a full year in advance, sometimes making accommodation options limited for people who may only want to stay for a month or two


3. Teach English online

Teaching English has been the mainstay for finding work overseas for native English speakers. Unfortunately there are limited opportunities in Bali for teaching English. Teaching English online is one alternative. I have seen many advertisements for online English teachers recently, especially teaching to people in China. Vipkid is one company that frequently advertises for North American teachers.


4. Sell/export Balinese handicrafts

Bali’s handicrafts are famous worldwide and is easy to find factories and crafts people to buy directly from. Tegallalang, just north of Ubud is one of the most well known wholesale areas. Plenty of foreigners fund their stay by shipping container loads of goods back to their home country.


5. Rent out your car or motorbike

Tourists are often looking for motorbike and car rentals, so why not rent out your car or motorbike if it is not being used? Unfortunately there are no apps to handle this easy but you can scout Facebook groups like: Bali Bikes & Cars For Sale or Rent. Obviously you need insurance to cover for damage or theft.

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