How to pay the Love Bali tax mandatory since Feb 14 in Indonesia
Since 14 February 2024, Bali’s new Love Bali tourist tax became mandatory for foreign visitors. Learn how to pay via the official portal or mobile app, fees, exemptions, and proof requirements.
Since 14 February 2024, Bali’s new tourist tax—known as the Love Bali tax—became mandatory for foreign visitors. To simplify the process, the Indonesian authorities have launched the official Love Bali portal and a dedicated mobile app. Below, we explain how to complete the mandatory payment and which traveler categories qualify for exemption.
How to pay the Love Bali tax: step-by-step guide
The Love Bali tax is approximately IDR 150,000 per person. All proceeds are directed toward preserving Balinese customs, arts, culture, and local wisdom, as well as improving waste management, infrastructure, and safeguarding the island’s cultural heritage.
To pay the Love Bali tax, follow these steps:
Visit the Love Bali portal or download the mobile app (available for iOS or Android)
Complete the form with personal details (full name, nationality, passport number, etc.)
Select your preferred payment method from the options provided: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, BCA, BPD Bali Channel, mobile banking transfers, or standard Indonesian QRIS code
Complete the payment following the on-screen instructions
Save the payment receipt and QR code as proof of payment, which must be presented at Denpasar Airport or Benoa Port
Note: the tax applies only to each entry into Bali and does not apply to other Indonesian regions. Indonesian citizens and permanent residents are exempt.
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Traveler exemptions from the Love Bali tax
While the Love Bali tax targets most foreign tourists visiting Bali, several categories of travelers are exempt. The following visa holders do not need to pay the tax:
Diplomatic or official visa holders
Crew visa holders
Temporary or permanent residency permit holders
Family reunification visa holders
Student visas
Golden Visas
Even if exempt, travelers in these categories must still register through the Love Bali portal to formalize their exemption status.
Arrival-visa travelers
Visitors entering Bali with a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or an online e-Visa must also pay the Love Bali tax. They should complete the process before leaving Indonesian territory by visiting an airport or port payment counter or using the online system.
Click here to watch the official payment walkthrough on YouTube.
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