Bali to impose $10 tourist tax from 2024 for conservation efforts
Bali's new $10 tourist tax aims to fund preservation efforts and improve infrastructure, exempting Indonesian visitors while targeting foreign arrivals electronically from 2024.
To fund its preservation, Indonesian authorities have announced that starting in 2024, Bali will impose a $10 tax per visitor.
Governor I Wayan Koster clarified to local lawmakers that foreign tourists will need to pay a one-time fee during their stay in Bali. This tax, amounting to 150,000 Indonesian rupiahs, applies to tourists arriving from abroad or other regions of Indonesia and must be paid electronically. Indonesian tourists will be exempt from this fee. Authorities indicate they do not expect this entry fee to deter visitors, as the tax will fund improved infrastructure and environmental initiatives in Bali, making tourism on the island more comfortable.
As of March 2022, following the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism sector began recovering thanks to the removal of quarantine for vaccinated travelers from more than 20 countries and the reinstatement of visa-on-arrival policies. Official figures show over two million tourists visited Bali in 2022.
Known for its temples, tropical reefs, and vibrant nightlife, Bali has also taken a firmer stance against tourists who violate its laws, which can lead to deportation.
Following a request by the island’s immigration office, local authorities released a special guide for tourists.
