Starting from February 14th, Bali will implement a new tourist tax for international visitors. Each international tourist will be charged IDR 150,000, which is approximately $10 USD. This tax will be applicable to foreign tourists entering Bali from other parts of Indonesia as well. However, domestic Indonesian tourists will not be subjected to this tax.
The Bali Tourism Department has confirmed that the tax will be collected electronically upon arrival and will take roughly 23 seconds to process. At least 20 officers will be present to handle the payments before tourists proceed to the immigration line. Both domestic and international cards will be accepted for payment. In addition to this new tax, travelers will still need to pay the existing IDR 500,000 (approximately $33 USD) visa on arrival fee.
The revenue generated from this tourist tax will initially be utilized for waste management and preserving the local culture. The Acting Governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, emphasized the importance of managing the waste produced by the millions of tourists visiting Bali to ensure the island’s sustainability. Detailed plans regarding the allocation of these funds will be determined by the upcoming governor and their administration post the 2024 elections.
This tax is a part of several changes being introduced by Bali authorities in the tourism sector. There have been recent efforts to manage tourists’ behavior, with fines and potential deportations for those who act unruly. The establishment of the Bali Becik Task Force in August aims to conduct regular immigration control operations and ensure tourists adhere to local laws and norms.
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