What Is the Bali Tourist Tax?

The Bali Tourist Tax is a government levy introduced by the Bali Provincial Government to
support:

• Protection of Balinese cultural heritage
• Environmental sustainability
• Tourism infrastructure improvements
• Preservation of traditional communities

Travelers may also see this requirement described as:

• Bali tourist tax
• Bali entry tax
• Bali tourist levy
• Bali foreign tourist levy
• Love Bali tax

The official government payment platform is:

Love Bali Official Portal

How Much Is the Bali Tourist Tax?

The levy is generally paid once per visit to Bali. The revenue supports programs intended to
protect the island’s environment and culture.

You can prepare the payment together with your other Bali travel requirements:

• Bali Visa Guide
• Bali Customs Declaration Guide
• Bali Airport Transfer Guide

Who Needs to Pay the Bali Tourist Levy?

• Must pay: all foreign passport holders entering Bali (including children and infants), regardless of whether they arrive on a direct international flight or a domestic connection from another Indonesian island.
• Exempt: Indonesian citizens (WNI), as well as long-term foreign residents holding KITAS / KITAP, Diplomatic Visas, Student Visas, or Golden Visas (who can register for an exemption on the Love Bali portal).

Check the latest requirements and exemption conditions on the official government website
before traveling:

Check the Love Bali Official Portal

Why it applies to domestic arrivals?

1. Provincial Tax vs. National Entry Fee

The IDR 150,000 levy is a local tax imposed by the Bali Provincial Government (Perda Bali), not the national Indonesian government. Its goal is to fund cultural preservation and environmental protection specifically in Bali.

2. The “Jakarta Route” Does Not Avoid It

If a foreign tourist flies into Jakarta (CGK) or Surabaya (SUB) from overseas, passes national immigration and customs there, and then takes a domestic flight to Bali (DPS):

• They are still a foreign passport holder entering the province of Bali.
• Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) has Love Bali checkpoints and scanners set up in the Domestic Arrival Terminal as well as the International Terminal (and at ferry ports like Gilimanuk).

When Should You Pay?

The easiest option is to pay the Bali tourist tax before arriving in Bali.

1. Paying in advance allows you to prepare your important travel documents, including:

• Your passport
• Your visa confirmation, if required
• Your customs declaration
• Your Bali tourist tax QR code
• Your accommodation information

Official website glitch tip: if your card is charged but you do not receive a QR code due to a technical error, do not pay again. Keep a screenshot or copy of your bank payment statement, Love Bali officers at the airport can verify your payment using your passport number or bank receipt.

2. Or you can pay on-arrival: if you prefer not to pay online in advance, you can pay in person at the dedicated Love Bali cashless counters upon landing at Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) or at registered partner hotels.

Common Bali Tourist Tax Mistakes

• Using an unofficial payment website
• Entering incorrect passport information
• Using a different name from the one shown in the passport
• Forgetting to save the payment confirmation
• Forgetting to save the QR code
• Waiting until arrival to prepare the payment

Documents to Prepare for Your Bali Arrival

• Passport with sufficient validity
• Visa or Visa on Arrival, if required
• Bali Tourist Tax QR code
• Indonesia customs declaration
• Return or onward travel information, when required
• Accommodation address and booking details