Starting February 14, 2024, the Bali Provincial Government will implement a tourism tax for foreign visitors. International travelers planning to explore Bali will be required to pay a foreign tourist fee of 150,000 Rupiah, payable in Indonesian currency (approximately USD10).
This fee can be settled through the lovebali.baliprov.go.id website or directly at Bali’s international airport and seaport. The proceeds from this entry fee will be allocated towards conserving Bali’s natural environment, ensuring its sustainability, cleanliness, and overall comfort for visitors. Throughout the trial period starting on February 7, the local government amassed Rp1.4 billion in revenue from the influx of over 9,000 foreign tourists.
The tourism levy applies to all visitors arriving on mainland Bali and its neighboring islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Foreign travelers entering the island from other parts of Indonesia through domestic flights or land transportation are also obliged to settle the tourist tax, with no exemptions for children.
Furthermore, the tax is imposed per entry. Therefore, individuals planning day trips or longer excursions to nearby destinations beyond Bali, such as Lombok and Flores, will need to pay an additional Rp150,000 levy upon their return.
The announcement coincided with Indonesia’s election day, with millions of citizens casting their votes to elect a new president and legislature. Over 200 million eligible voters across Indonesia’s 17,000 islands and spanning three time zones participated in the electoral process.
However, incidents involving disrespectful behavior by tourists in Bali have caused tensions with locals in recent years. In March, a Russian individual was deported from Bali for indecent exposure on Mount Agung, considered sacred by Hindus. Similarly, authorities announced plans to prohibit foreign tourists from using motorbikes after numerous cases of traffic violations.
Renowned for its unspoiled beaches, excellent surfing spots, and picturesque landscapes, Bali welcomed nearly 4.8 million tourists between January and November of the previous year.