Attention all foreign travelers heading to Bali! From 14 February 2024, a new tourist tax will be in effect for all those entering the province. Are you interested in the details? Continue reading.
What is the amount of tourist tax/fee for entering Bali province?
The fee for entering the Bali province is IDR 150,000, equivalent to approximately 10 USD / person.
Who has to pay the tourist tax?
The newly introduced tourist tax applies to all international tourists (including children without age restrictions) who enter the province of Bali, i.e., the main island of Bali and the associated nearby islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, from 14 February 2024.
Exceptions to this requirement are K/ITAS visa holders, diplomats, overseas cruise ship workers, student visa holders, golden visa holders, and other specific non-tourist visa holders.
To be eligible for this exemption, the application must be submitted at least five days before the planned arrival in Bali to ensure a smooth approval process for those who meet the specified criteria. If the exemption applies to you, you can apply for it at https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/home by clicking on the "Apply Exemption" button.
💡 Interesting Fact: The Bali State Government has stated that the fee will only be charged once for each entry into Indonesia. Therefore, if you come to Bali more than once during one visit to Indonesia - for example, by going to the nearby Gili Islands belonging to Lombok - and then back, you do not have to pay the tourist tax again.
How and where can you pay the tourist tax?
You can ideally pay the tourist tax before you fly to Bali via the official website https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/ using a credit card or bank transfer; you can also pay via the official Love Bali app in the links below.
Love Bali app:
To pay, you will need the following:
Your name and surname
Email
Passport number
Date of arrival in Bali
Once you have paid the fee, a voucher with a QR code will be sent to the email you have provided, which you will present at the point of entry into Bali province (airport, port).
⚠️ Warning: An administrative fee of approximately IDR 4,500 (approx. USD 0.3) will be added to your card payment.
If, for some reason, you cannot or do not want to pay the fee in advance, you can pay it at the point of entry to Bali (airports, ports), where terminals for (ONLY) cashless payment will be located.
What will the collected funds be used for?
The Indonesian government promises that the funds collected from the tourist tax will be used primarily to protect and preserve the island's beauty, nature, and unique culture and improve the quality of tourist services and safety standards.
💡 Interesting Fact: By collecting this tax, the provincial government earns an average of about USD 185.000 daily.
What happens if you don't pay?
The Bali government promises thorough checks at provincial entry points such as airports and ports; a fee will be required to enter the island. However, if you decide to "sneak" onto the island without paying, you could face a fine and, in the worst-case scenario, deportation from Indonesia.
We wish you a hassle-free journey despite this new tax and a trip full of the beauty of this stunning island. Let's hope that every rupiah from this fee will truly support the beauty and culture of Bali and ensure an even more enchanting experience for all. Happy exploring! ✈️
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