Vincentius Alvin Yoga
Apr 24, 2026
If you're a foreigner and planning to visit Bali soon, you've came to the right article. It’s important to understand the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. Although the policy has been in effect for more than two years since its introduction in 2024, many travelers are still unaware of it, making it one of the most overlooked parts of visiting the island today.
What Is the Bali Tourism Tax Levy?
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy is a legal, mandatory tax applied to all international arrivals to Bali, including children, which costs IDR 150,000 fee for all international visitors. Introduced in 2024, the initiative aims to support the preservation of Balinese culture and natural landscapes, while also contributing to infrastructure improvements across the island.
Despite its purpose, awareness remains low, with many visitors arriving without knowing about the requirement.
How to Pay the Bali Tourism Tax Levy Before and Upon Arrival
Tourists can pay the levy once they reached the island, but making the payment online prior to arrival in Bali is strongly encouraged to ensure a smoother process at the airport or port.
As part of the pre-arrival steps, visitors can complete their eVisa on Arrival application, followed by downloading the All Indonesia app for customs and travel declarations. After that, they can access the official LoveBali website (https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/), the platform for the Bali Tourism Tax Levy system.
Because it is an official Indonesian government website, travelers should make sure that any ad-blockers or VPNs are turned off before accessing it. If an “Error 403” or “403 Forbidden” message appears when opening the LoveBali, eVisa, or Immigration websites, it is likely due to these settings and can be resolved by disabling them.
The LoveBali website automatically opens in English and is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, and Bahasa Indonesia. Travelers can pay individually or for groups by entering their name, active email address, passport number, nationality, and arrival date in Bali.
Payments can be made using major credit and debit cards, as well as QRIS and bank transfer. Once completed, a QR-code voucher will be sent via email, and visitors should keep it accessible throughout their stay in Bali.
For those who prefer, payment is also available on arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, at both domestic and international terminals.
A Shared Responsibility
Over the past two years, only around 35% of eligible visitors have paid the levy. Local leaders have identified the main reason as a lack of awareness among tourists, many of whom simply do not know the policy exists.
Another factor is that there are currently no legal consequences for not paying, no fines or penalties, which has contributed to the low compliance rate.
The first round of collected funds has already been distributed to village leaders to support local initiatives, although detailed reports on how the budget has been spent have not yet been published by the Bali Provincial Government. Greater transparency in the future could help strengthen trust and encourage more participation.
At its core, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is a small but meaningful way for visitors to give back to the island. While there are no penalties in place, there is every reason to contribute, helping to protect Bali’s culture, preserve its natural beauty, and improve infrastructure for everyone.
At the same time, clear communication and transparent reporting from the government will play an important role in building awareness and ensuring the long-term success of this initiative.
