Bali has waterfalls, rice terraces, temple incense, and now: a Bali tourist tax. The Island of the Gods added one more item to the pre-trip checklist in February 2024, and plenty of travelers are still catching up. Miss it, and you're scrambling at the airport counter while everyone else heads straight to their hotel transfer. Get it done in advance, and it's ten dollars and two minutes of your life, total.
Officially called the Foreign Tourist Levy, this compulsory fee has applied to all international visitors entering Bali since February 14, 2024. The charge is IDR 150,000 (approximately USD 10 or AUD 15) per person, per entry. You pay it once via the official Love Bali website or on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, and you receive a QR code as proof of payment. Simple. Mandatory. Worth knowing before you land.
This is everything you need to know about the Bali tourist tax: what it is, what it costs, how to pay it, and the handful of details that actually matter before you fly.
What Is the Bali Tourist Tax?
The tourist tax in Bali, formally known as the Foreign Tourist Levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing/PWA), is a provincial-level fee introduced by the Bali Provincial Government under Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2023, later amended by Regulation Number 2 of 2025. It is not a national Indonesian tax and is entirely separate from your visa or Visa on Arrival (VoA) fee.
The levy was created to fund three core pillars:
- Cultural preservation. Protecting Balinese customs, arts, traditions, and local wisdom
- Environmental conservation. Supporting waste management, nature protection, and sustainable tourism infrastructure
- Community empowerment. Revenue is distributed directly to traditional Balinese villages (Desa Adat) to sustain cultural practices
The tax applies to all foreign nationals entering Bali for tourism purposes, including visitors arriving via domestic connecting flights (e.g., Jakarta–Bali) and cruise passengers. The Bali Provincial Government is currently working with airlines and travel operators to tighten enforcement, with plans to make proof of payment a boarding pass requirement for departures from the island.
Who is exempt? Holders of diplomatic or official visas, KITAS/KITAP permits, student visas, and certain employment-based permits are not required to pay. However, even exempt travelers may need to submit an exemption application through the Love Bali platform at least five working days before arrival. When in doubt, check the official FAQ at lovebali.baliprov.go.id/faq.
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How Much Is the Bali Tourist Tax?
The fee is a flat IDR 150,000 per person, per entry. Here's what that looks like in common currencies:
Currency | Approximate Amount |
USD | ~$10 |
AUD | ~$15 |
EUR | ~€9 |
GBP | ~£8 |
This is a one-time charge per visit. If you travel from Bali to another Indonesian island (like Lombok or the Gili Islands) and return without leaving Indonesia entirely, you do not need to pay again. However, if you exit Indonesia and re-enter Bali on a separate trip, the levy applies again.
The fee is not included in your hotel bill, flight ticket, or any third-party booking platform. It must be settled directly through official channels.
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How to Pay the Bali Tourist Tax
You have two options: online before you fly, or in person at the airport. Online is strongly recommended.
Option 1: Pay Online via the Official Love Bali Website (Recommended)
Visit lovebali.baliprov.go.id, the only authorized portal. Any other site claiming to process this payment is unofficial and potentially fraudulent.
Here's how it works:
- Go to lovebali.baliprov.go.id
- Enter your full name (exactly as shown on your passport), passport number, email address, and expected arrival date
- Choose your payment method: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, QRIS, or bank transfer are all accepted
- Submit and receive a QR code confirmation via email. This is your proof of payment
You can pay as early as 48 hours before departure. Group payment for families and travel parties is also supported through the same portal. The website is available in English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Indonesian, and Chinese.
Option 2: Pay on Arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport
Payment counters are located in the arrivals area after immigration and baggage claim. Both cash (IDR) and cashless payments are accepted. The process works, but depending on flight schedules, queues can be long. It's simply less efficient than handling it in advance.
A real-world scenario: A couple flying from Singapore to Bali on a busy December morning paid online two days before departure, received their QR codes by email, took screenshots of them for offline access, and cleared the arrival checkpoint in under two minutes. Travelers who hadn't paid in advance waited in a 20-minute queue at the airport counter.
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Do Children Need to Pay the Tourist Levy?
Yes. The Bali tourist tax applies to all international visitors regardless of age, including infants, toddlers, and children. There are no age-based exemptions. Every passport holder entering Bali for tourism purposes must have a corresponding payment on record.
Parents traveling with children can complete a group payment through the Love Bali portal, entering each family member's passport details in a single transaction. The system generates individual QR codes per traveler.
Important Things to Know Before You Travel
Keep these points on your checklist before landing in Bali:
- Use only the official portal. The Love Bali website URL contains ".baliprov.go.id" — "baliprov" = Bali Provincial Government, "go" = government, "id" = Indonesia. If a website doesn't match this, don't pay through it.
- Save your QR code offline. Airport Wi-Fi can be unreliable during peak hours. Screenshot your QR code or save the email confirmation before boarding. A printed copy works too.
- Check your spam folder. Payment confirmation emails from the Love Bali system occasionally land in junk mail. If you don't see it within a few minutes, check there before assuming payment failed.
- The tax is separate from your visa. Your eVoA or Visa on Arrival fee goes to the national Indonesian government. The tourist tax goes to the Bali Provincial Government. Two different payments, two different portals.
- Re-entry counts as a new entry. Leave Indonesia and come back? You pay again. Island-hop within Indonesia and return to Bali? You don't.
- Enforcement is increasing. As of 2025, less than 40% of eligible visitors had paid the levy. The Bali government has committed to stricter enforcement, including potential boarding pass requirements for departures. Pay to stay on the right side of evolving regulations.
- Refunds are possible. If you paid online but couldn't travel, refund requests can be submitted through the Love Bali platform. Keep your transaction reference number.
- The Bali tourist tax is not going to be scrapped. Some travelers search whether the Bali tourist tax is set to be scrapped; the answer is no. The Bali Provincial Government is actively strengthening its enforcement, not retiring it. Budget for it.
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Your Bali Trip Starts Before You Land and Ends Better with the Right Stay
Now that the paperwork is clear, here's the fun part: where you actually stay.
If you're flying into Soekarno-Hatta International Airport before connecting to Bali, Bobopod Airport CBC, Tangerang, is the smartest pre-flight stop. Located just 10–17 minutes from the terminal, it offers a free shuttle between 11 PM and 7 AM, smart-lock pods with customizable mood lighting, Bluetooth audio, and sleep meditation mode. It’s everything you need to arrive in Bali well-rested. Breakfast is included.
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Writer: Syifa Nuri Khairunnisa
