Beginning on February 14, 2024 international visitors to Bali will have to pay a one-off fee of 150,000 Rupiah (around US$10) to enter the island.
The ‘International Tourism Levy’ is aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and will be used for environmental conservation and cultural preservation projects across the island.
The initiative comes in response to increasing environmental challenges faced by Bali, largely attributed to the increase in tourist numbers in recent years.
The levy is payable through the Love Bali website or app and a QR code will be sent to the traveller’s e-mail for scanning upon arrival.
It is recommended, to ease the arrival process, that visitors have their QR code ready on their mobile phone for scanning. However, a payment counter will also be available at the airport and seaports for those who have not made payment prior to arriving in Bali.
The levy is also applied only once. Therefore, if an international visitor is travelling from Bali to other parts of Indonesia, then returning to Bali, there will not be a secondary charge.
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, explained the introduction of the new fee by saying: “Bali is more than just a travel destination; it’s a unique environment and culture that we’re committed to preserving. This levy is a step towards ensuring that Bali remains beautiful and accessible for future generations.”
For the first year of operations, the Bali government expects to collect 250 billion Rupiah which will be allotted for the cultural preservation programmes and the critical waste management in 2025.
Certain exemptions have been granted including including diplomatic and official visa holders, KITAS and KITAP holders, family unification visas, golden and student visa holders, and business visas.
However, applications for these exemptions must be submitted at least five days prior to arrival.
Should you have any questions regarding the new fee, please contact our helpful team on [email protected] and they will help in any way they can.