Are you planning a vacation in Bali? Do you know about the Bali Tourism Tax Levy? The IDR 150,000 mandatory fee for all international visitors to the island has been in effect for more than two years, yet the vast majority of holidaymakers still do not make the payment.
Here at The Bali Sun, we thought it was time to do a quick refresher on the Bali Tourism Tax Levy for 2026.
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy came into effect on the 14th February 2024. Over the last two years, only up to 35% of eligible visitors to Bali have made the payment.
Leaders on the island have identified several reasons why this is still the case, and the most common answer is that tourists simply are not aware of the policy.
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy is, in fact, a legally mandatory payment for all international arrivals to Bali, including children. However, since there are no legal implications for not paying, e.g., fines, prison time, or community service, this is another reason why so few people are paying the fee. At present, while it is legally required, it is something of a moral obligation.
If tourists are caught by Tourism Task Officers who sometimes patrol top resort areas and famous attractions, they are simply informed about the fee and asked to make an on-the-spot payment with the officer in question, who then issues the QR-code voucher.
One of the major questions tourists ask about the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is how the funds are spent. The initial explanation from the Bali Provincial Government was that the funds would be used to conserve culture, nurture nature, and level up infrastructure.
The first round of funding was distributed to traditional village leaders to spend how they saw fit, and detailed budget spending has not been published by the Bali Provincial Government. Only last week did Bali Governor Wayan Koster have to answer questions about how the system has been made corruption-free.
Technically speaking, tourists only have to make the payment before they depart from Bali. However, LoveBali, the platform behind the payment system, explained: “Foreign tourists are strongly encouraged to make online payments before departure to Bali to ease the procedure upon arrival at the Airport and Port in Bali.”
Here at The Bali Sun, we always recommend making the payment online prior to traveling to Bali. Although it is a bit of a hassle having to go online to process the payment, it only takes a few minutes and is easy to incorporate into the pre-arrival process alongside the eVisa on Arrival application and downloading the All Indonesia app for customs and travel declarations.
The process is simple: visit the LoveBali website. Since this is an official Indonesian government website, it is important to note that all ad-blockers and VPNs must be deactivated in order for the website to load.
Often, people are put off if they are met with an ‘Error 403’ or “403 Forbidden’ message on the LoveBali, eVisa, or Immigration website. If this happens, double-check that there are no ad-blockers or VPNs running in the background of your device.
Once on the site, follow the instructions on screen. The LoveBali website automatically opens in English, though the site is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, and Bahasa Indonesia. It is possible to pay for individuals or for groups. Applicants must enter their first and last name, email, passport number, country on passport, and arrival date in Bali.
It is possible to make payment with all major credit and debit cards, including American Express, as well as via the QRIS payment system and bank transfer. Once submitted, the QR-code voucher will be sent via email, and travelers must keep the code handy throughout their time in Bali.
It is also possible to download and make the Bali Tourism Tax Levy payment via the LoveBali website, though here at The Bali Sun, we find the website to be the quickest and easiest method.
Similarly, it is possible to pay on arrival or departure at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, at both the domestic and international terminals, and at some travel agents in Bali.
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