Official: Bali’s Tourist Tax Takes Effect on February 14, 2024
Bali’s new Tourist Levy launches February 14, 2024: IDR 150,000 fee per visitor funding heritage, culture and sustainable tourism.
February 14 will mean more than just Valentine’s Day in Bali this year. The provincial government has confirmed the launch of a Tourism Levy targeting foreign visitors. The measure, set to begin on February 14, 2024, aims to safeguard and promote Balinese heritage, arts, culture, knowledge and spiritual aura.
A US$10-per-person fee
The new levy applies to all foreign visitors entering Bali by air or sea. The single-trip charge is set at IDR 150,000 (≈ US$10) per person, including children.
Governor Wayan Koster has stated the proceeds will be devoted to preserving local traditions, folk arts, wisdom and spiritual values, as well as enhancing Bali’s cultural atmosphere for both visitors and residents.
The official Love Bali portal announces the implementation date.
How to pay the Bali Tourism Levy
Payment methods have been outlined by Governor Koster. The recommended route is to settle the levy online before travel via the Love Bali platform—either the website or mobile app. After payment, visitors receive a digital receipt with a QR code that must be scanned at immigration checkpoints in Bali’s airports and seaports.
If the online system is unavailable, payment can be made on arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. Should both the Love Bali platform and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) terminals fail, visitors may also pay at hotel check-in.
Summary of how to pay
Online in advance using the official Love Bali portal
On-arrival at Denpasar Airport, if the online system is down
At the hotel check-in, if the first two options are unavailable
Who is exempt from the levy?
Specific visa holders are excluded from the Tourism Levy:
Diplomatic and official visa holders
Transport crew members
KITAS and KITAP permit holders (foreign residents)
Family-reunification visa holders
Golden Visa (retirement) holders
All other international visitors must pay the levy as their contribution to Bali’s sustainable-tourism goals.
Bali’s commitment to responsible travel
The levy underscores Bali’s broader move toward sustainable tourism, cultural preservation and improved visitor-resident experiences. Funds will support heritage conservation, living traditions, local wisdom and the quality of Balinese hospitality to ensure the island remains a welcoming cultural destination.
Bali’s post-pandemic travel surge
Indonesia—and Bali in particular—has rebounded strongly since COVID-19. Travelers can secure an e-Visa in minutes through the Indonesian immigration portal or authorized visa agencies.
Bali welcomed 5,053,509 international visitors in 2023, up 68.8 % on 2022. July and August were the busiest months, with 585,301 and 557,787 arrivals respectively. Launching the levy in February allows systems to be fine-tuned ahead of peak summer.
