Getting a Tattoo in Bali from India: Prices in INR and Tips (2026)

Quick answer: getting a tattoo in Bali from India is easy to plan. At Mason’s Ink in Seminyak and Kerobokan, tattoos start from IDR 1.3M, about INR 6,700, consultations are free, and your artist confirms the price before starting. On a short trip, book your tattoo for the last or second-last day, after the beach and water activities, so you can still swim.

India is one of Bali’s biggest visitor markets, and many Indian travellers, honeymooners and friend groups leave the island with a tattoo. This guide answers what our Indian clients ask most: the price in rupees, safety, timing around a 5 to 7 day trip, designs with meaning, and how to book.

How much is a tattoo in Bali in Indian rupees?

Prices in Bali are quoted and paid in Indonesian rupiah (IDR). At Mason’s Ink, tattoos start from IDR 1,300,000 per person, about INR 6,700 at November 2026 rates. The final price depends on your design: its size, detail, style and placement.

We don’t publish a price list by size, because each artist sets the price for their own work. Consultations are free. Send your idea, size and placement on WhatsApp and you get the exact price before you book, with no hidden fees. You can pay by cash or card in the studio. See our full Bali tattoo price guide.

Is it safe to get a tattoo in Bali?

Yes, if you choose a professional studio. Check three things before you sit down:

• Needles: sterile, single-use, and opened in front of you
• Hygiene: covered equipment and fresh gloves
• Ink: quality brands, not unlabelled bottles

At Mason’s Ink, sterile single-use needles are opened in front of you before every session, and we use American and European inks. Skip very cheap street offers and any artist who can’t show you healed work. Our Bali tattoo safety checklist goes through each point.

When should you get tattooed on a short Bali trip?

A new tattoo takes 2 to 4 weeks to heal, and during that time it should stay out of the sea, pools and direct sun. If your trip is about a week, plan it like this:

• 5 to 7 days: do the beach clubs, water sports, Nusa Penida snorkelling and pool days first, then get tattooed on your last or second-last day. It heals once you are home.
• Honeymoon: the same rule works for couples. Book both of you at the same time on one of the last days.
• Large pieces: message us before you book flights, so we can plan full-day sessions over consecutive days.

You can fly home the next day. Wear loose clothing and only touch the tattoo with clean hands. Our Bali aftercare guide covers the rest.

Tattoo ideas with meaning for Indian travellers

Bali is a Hindu island, so many symbols Indian visitors know well are part of daily life here, carved on temples and placed in offerings. That makes Bali a natural place for a tattoo with spiritual meaning:

• Om, or Ongkara, the same sacred syllable written in Balinese script
• Ganesha, who removes obstacles and is honoured at the start of anything new
• Lotus, for purity and rising above difficulty
• Garuda, Vishnu’s mount and Indonesia’s national emblem
• Trishul, mandala and Sanskrit or Hindi script

Read what each one means and how to place it respectfully in our guide to Hindu tattoo designs in Bali. For a lighter souvenir, the frangipani, a wave or your trip date are popular too.

Couple and group tattoos

Honeymooners often get matching dates, initials, sun and moon pairs or two halves of one design. Friend groups often choose one small shared symbol. Tell us how many people when you message, and we will line up artists so you are tattooed at the same time. Each person’s price starts from IDR 1.3M.

How to choose a studio and artist

Start with the style you want, then look at the portfolio of the artist who would tattoo you, not just the studio. Ask for healed photos, read recent reviews and get the price confirmed before you book.

Mason’s Ink has tattooed in Bali since 2014 and holds a 5.0 rating from more than 4,100 Google reviews. Our 21 independent artists work in fine line, script, realism, black and grey, mandala, ornamental, colour and cover-ups. Meet the artists or browse tattoo styles.

How to book

1. Send your idea, size, placement and reference photos on WhatsApp, with your travel dates.
2. We suggest artists who work in that style and give you a free quote.
3. A 30% deposit secures your artist and time slot. You can pay it by bank transfer, or by cash or card in the studio. Deposits are non-refundable.
4. On the day, you finalise the design with your artist, and nothing starts until you are happy with it.

Both studios are open every day from 09:00 to 22:00 and take walk-ins when an artist is free. They are about 800 metres apart in Kerobokan and Seminyak, around 30 to 35 minutes from the airport and 10 to 20 minutes from Canggu. See locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a small tattoo in Bali in INR?

Tattoos at Mason’s Ink start from IDR 1.3M, about INR 6,700 at November 2026 rates. Your artist gives you the exact price for your design before you book.

Can I get a tattoo on the last day of my Bali trip?

Yes, and on a short trip it is the best plan. You enjoy the sea and pools first, and the tattoo heals at home. You can fly the next day.

What is the minimum age?

18 or older, or 16 and 17 with a parent or guardian present.

Can you tattoo Hindi or Sanskrit text?

Yes. Send the exact text as an image or typed file, and have it checked by someone who reads the script before your appointment. We tattoo exactly what you approve.

Planning a tattoo on your Bali trip? Send your idea on WhatsApp for a free quote and artist suggestions.