Bali officials are actively seeking new ways to prevent island visitors from evading the mandatory tourist tax. Previously proposed measures included penalties for violators or restrictions on visitin…
Bali is considering introducing a daily tax for foreign tourists, following Bhutan’s example. The goal of this measure is to attract “high-quality” tourists and increase revenue.
Starting February 2024, in addition to the visa fee, tourists in Bali are required to pay a $10 (or 150,000 IDR) tourist tax. However, most visitors ignore this rule, prompting local authorities to di…
The Bali Regional Legislative Council (DPRD-Bali) is proposing to increase the tax on foreign tourists from 150,000 rupiahs (approximately $10) to 750,000 rupiahs (approximately $50). The reason for t…
More than a year has passed since the tourist tax was introduced in Bali, yet collecting it remains a challenge for the island’s authorities. Out of the 6.3 million foreign tourists who visited Bali i…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
The acting governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, believes that foreign tourists in Bali who fail to pay the tourist tax should be fined and imprisoned. Currently, he says, there are no sanctions…
Traveling from Bali to Kuala Lumpur is both affordable and convenient, thanks to regular direct flights. Today, this route is one of the most practical options for a visa run or simply a weekend getaw…
The Indonesian Ombudsman has launched an investigation following allegations of poor management in the country’s tourism sector, particularly in Bali. Concerns are growing that the tourism tax, introd…
As of August 1, 2022, Malaysia has lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers are allowed to enter the country freely.
Several airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar, including:…
