Since the introduction of the tourist tax in February 2024, the Balinese authorities have sought to ensure that all international visitors pay the compulsory fee of IDR 150,000 (approx. 9 euros) before leaving the island. Yet figures show that just 35 % of tourists actually paid this tax in the first year.
Digitization and new payment points
One of the main obstacles identified is lack of accessible payment points. Although the LoveBali website and app can be used to pay the tax at any time, but few visitors are aware of this option. There are kiosks at Ngurah Rai International Airport, but many travellers miss out on this formality because they have to deal with their flights and visas.
Payment possible from tourist sites
To remedy this problem, the authorities have extended payment options. From now on, it will be possible to pay the tax directly at some of the Bali's most popular tourist sitesThese include the temples of Uluwatu and Tanah Lot, particularly during checks carried out by tourism officials.
Faced with an unexpected budget deficit, the provincial government speeds up the introduction of new payment pointsThese include the Buleleng region in the north of the island, home to sites such as Lovina Beach, the Munduk waterfalls and the West Bali National Park. Twenty new electronic payment points and ticketing systems have been installed at the region's major attractions.
Digitization aims to simplify payment for touristsThis modernization also extends to tourist experiences, such as the dolphin-watching outings at Lovina, which will serve as a pilot project for e-ticketing. This modernization also extends to tourist experiences, such as the dolphin-watching outings at Lovina, which will serve as a pilot project for e-ticketing.
Better communication and information on the tourist tax
Officials acknowledge that much remains to be done to effectively inform tourists of this obligation. Many international arrivals are still unaware that they are required to pay this tax. tax, intended to preserve Balinese culture, protect the environment and improve infrastructure. However, details of the budget, which amounts to around IDR 318 billion (almost $19.2 million), have not yet been published.
Towards greater transparency
In March 2025, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, announced that the first tranche of tax revenues had been distributed directly to traditional villages, in accordance with legislation, to financing culture, nature and local infrastructure.
The authorities hope that these new measures will make paying the tax easier and more transparent, while ensuring a fairer redistribution of the benefits of tourism among the Balinese population.
Bali is multiplying solutions to make it easier for tourists to pay the tourist tax, while seeking to better inform visitors and ensure that the funds collected are actually used for the island's sustainable development.
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