Since 14 February 2024, foreign travellers to Bali have been required to pay a tourist levy known as the Bali Levy.
In 2026, it costs 150,000 rupiah per person. The money raised goes towards preserving Balinese culture, protecting the environment and improving the quality of tourism services.
You can pay the levy in advance on the official website or after you arrive on the island. However, not all foreigners have to pay it, as some categories of travellers are exempt.
Who has to pay the Bali Levy
The levy applies to foreign tourists visiting Bali on holiday. It is not included in the price of an Indonesian visa and is paid separately.
The following are exempt from the tourist tax:
- KITAS and KITAP holders (temporary and permanent residence permits);
- holders of family and student visas;
- holders of diplomatic and service visas;
- crew members of transport vehicles;
- holders of a Golden Visa and certain other non-tourist visas.
Holders of a KITAS, KITAP, or family, student, diplomatic or service visa are exempt automatically. If required, simply show a document confirming your status.
Holders of a Golden Visa and certain other visa types must apply for an exemption in advance through the Bali Levy system. The application must be submitted at least five days before entering Bali.
If you are not sure whether you need to pay the levy, it is best to check your visa category before you travel.
How and where to pay the tourist levy
The easiest option is to pay the Bali Levy in advance on the official Love Bali portal. To do so, enter the traveller's details, choose a payment method and complete the transaction.
Payment is accepted by bank card and other cashless methods. Cash is not accepted.
Once payment is complete, the tourist receives an electronic Levy Voucher with a QR code. You can save it on your phone or print it out so you can show it to officials if asked.
If you were unable to pay in advance, you can do so once you are in Bali. There are dedicated counters at Ngurah Rai Airport. Payment is also available at registered Bali Levy points in some hotels, travel agencies and tourist attractions.
The Bali authorities recommend paying the levy before arrival so you do not have to spend time on it after your flight.
Do you have to pay again when re-entering?
The tourist levy is paid once per trip. If a traveller goes from Bali to Lombok, Java or another Indonesian island and then returns, there is no need to pay again.
However, if a tourist leaves Indonesia and later flies back to Bali, the levy must be paid again. Even if the previous trip was very recent, the old voucher will no longer be valid.
Is payment of the tourist tax checked?
Yes, although checks may not happen immediately after you land. The absence of checks at the airport does not mean you can skip paying the levy.
Officials from the tourism office and other authorised agencies may check electronic vouchers at hotels, tourist spots and popular attractions. Showing the QR code is enough to confirm payment.
Such checks have already been carried out in Bali. Tourists who had no proof of payment were asked to pay the levy on the spot.
Penalties for non-payment include verbal or written warnings, as well as possible refusal of service at tourist sites.
How to avoid copycat websites
Pay the tourist levy only through the official portal lovebali.baliprov.go.id or at registered payment points.
The Bali Levy is a fixed fee of 150,000 rupiah per person. Additional costs may arise from bank fees or currency conversion.
There are websites that look like the official service but charge an inflated price. So always check the website address before entering your bank card details.
After paying, keep the electronic voucher until the end of your trip, even if nobody asked to see it when you entered Bali.
For more on the Bali Levy rules, exemption categories and payment procedure, read our detailed guide to the Bali tourist tax.
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