Every foreign tourist pays a Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per visit, separate from any visa. Pay it before arrival on the official Love Bali app or website at lovebali.baliprov.go.id using a credit card or QRIS, then save the QR voucher shown to you at Ngurah Rai (DPS) airport levy checkpoints.
What is the Bali tourism levy and who has to pay it?
The Bali tourism levy (locally the pungutan wisatawan asing) is a IDR 150,000 fee — roughly USD 10 — charged to every foreign tourist, per visit to Bali. It was introduced in early 2024 by the provincial government and continues in 2027, with the money ring-fenced for protecting Balinese culture, temples, beaches and the environment that make the island worth visiting in the first place.
The levy applies to foreign nationals arriving as tourists, whether you land at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) or arrive by sea. It is charged once per entry to Bali, not per night and not per booking. Foreign children travelling as tourists are generally included, so a family of four typically owes IDR 600,000 in total. If you leave Bali and return later on a new trip, you pay again for that fresh visit.
Crucially, the levy is a separate charge from your visa. Paying it does not grant you entry — your visa or eVOA does that — but Bali authorities are tightening enforcement, so treating it as optional is a mistake. For the full background on why the fee exists and where the money goes, see our complete Bali tourism levy guide.
How do you pay the Bali tourism levy in 2027?
The cleanest approach is to pay online before you fly, so you arrive with a QR voucher already on your phone and walk straight past the airport levy counters. Here is the step-by-step process on the official Love Bali platform:
- Open the official platform. Go to lovebali.baliprov.go.id in a browser, or download the official Love Bali app. Only use this address — avoid copycat sites that add service fees.
- Enter traveller details. Provide each traveller’s full name, passport number, email address and planned arrival date in Bali.
- Choose your payment method. Pay the IDR 150,000 per person using a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard) or QRIS, Indonesia’s national QR payment standard.
- Receive your QR voucher. After payment, the system issues a levy voucher with a unique QR code, delivered by email and available to download. Save it offline or screenshot it.
- Show it if asked. At Ngurah Rai, dedicated levy checkpoints may scan the QR code. Have it ready alongside your passport.
If you forget, you can still pay on arrival at counters at the airport and seaport, or later via registered hotels, travel agents and tourist attractions inside Bali. The catch is that on-arrival counters sit right where post-flight immigration queues build — exactly the bottleneck our Bali fast-track arrival service is designed to help you skip.
Is the Bali tourism levy the same as the Visa on Arrival?
No — and confusing the two is the single most common mistake we see. They are completely separate payments, collected by different authorities for different reasons. The table below breaks it down clearly.
| Charge | Amount (2027) | What it is | Where you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali tourism levy | IDR 150,000 (~USD 10) | Provincial fee for culture & environment, per visit | Love Bali app/site or airport levy counter |
| Visa on Arrival (VoA) | IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) | 30-day tourist visa, extendable once | eVOA online, e-Gate, or immigration desk |
In short: the VoA (or eVOA) is your permission to enter Indonesia for 30 days; the levy is a small conservation charge on top. Both are per person. You can complete the visa side in advance with an eVOA — see our walkthrough on Bali eVOA registration — and pay the levy through Love Bali in the same sitting, so everything is settled before you board.
Can you pay the Bali levy for a whole family in one transaction?
Yes. The Love Bali system lets you add multiple travellers and pay for a whole group or family in one transaction. You still owe IDR 150,000 per person, but you settle it in a single card or QRIS payment rather than checking out four times.
Importantly, the platform then issues an individual QR voucher per traveller. Keep each person’s voucher accessible — ideally emailed to one inbox and screenshotted onto each phone — because a checkpoint may scan them individually. For families juggling passports, strollers and tired children after a long-haul flight, having every voucher pre-loaded removes one more thing to fumble for at the barrier. Travelling with little ones? Our Bali family airport assistance handles the paperwork and the queues so you can focus on the kids.
What proof do you show after paying, and who is exempt?
After payment you receive a QR-coded voucher by email or download. That QR code is your proof — it may be scanned at Bali entry-point levy checkpoints, so keep it on your phone (a screenshot works if the airport Wi-Fi is patchy). You do not need a printout, but a printed backup does no harm.
Not everyone pays. The following are generally exempt from the Bali tourism levy:
- Indonesian citizens (WNI), including dual nationals travelling on an Indonesian passport.
- Holders of diplomatic and official passports.
- Many KITAS and KITAP permit holders (long-stay residents and work-permit holders).
- Certain crew members and transit passengers who do not clear immigration into Bali.
Foreign children travelling as tourists are not exempt — they are generally included at the full IDR 150,000. If your status is borderline (for example, a fresh KITAS), carry your permit documentation, because Bali authorities are tightening enforcement with notifications and potential check-in controls for unpaid levies. If you would rather not decode exemption rules at the airport at all, our Bali immigration assistance team verifies your status and levy voucher before you reach the checkpoint.
How does the levy fit into a smooth Bali arrival?
Paying the levy online is the easy half. The harder half is the airport itself: in peak season, DPS immigration queues run 45–90 minutes, and the levy checkpoints add another line on top. Bali Fast Track Airport exists to collapse that. Our meet-and-greet team meets you at the aerobridge, walks you through priority immigration lanes, and confirms your Love Bali voucher is in order — typically clearing the whole process in around 10–15 minutes.
Packages start at Essential ($100 per person), scale to Premium ($500 per person) with fuller concierge support, and top out at VVIP ($1500 per person) for the most seamless, escorted arrival. Children under 2 travel free. Whichever tier you choose, we make sure the levy and your visa are squared away so nothing stalls you between the plane and your villa. Compare options on our pricing page or book your arrival in a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay the Bali tourist tax in 2027?
Pay the IDR 150,000 Bali tourism levy on the official Love Bali platform at lovebali.baliprov.go.id, or in the Love Bali app, before you arrive. Enter each traveller’s name, passport number, email and arrival date, pay by credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard) or QRIS, and save the QR voucher that is emailed to you. You can also pay on arrival at airport levy counters, but that means queuing.
How much is the Bali tourism levy and is it per person?
The levy is IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per foreign tourist, per visit to Bali. It is charged per person, so a family of four owes IDR 600,000. It is a one-off charge for each entry to Bali, not a nightly or per-booking fee.
Is the Bali tourism levy the same as the visa on arrival?
No. The levy (IDR 150,000, ~USD 10) is a provincial conservation fee and is completely separate from the Visa on Arrival, which costs IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) for 30 days and is extendable once. The visa lets you enter Indonesia; the levy is an additional charge on top. Both are paid per person.
Can I pay the Bali levy for my whole family in one transaction?
Yes. On the Love Bali platform you can add several travellers and pay for the whole group or family in one card or QRIS transaction. Each traveller still costs IDR 150,000, and the system issues an individual QR voucher per person, so keep each voucher on the relevant phone for checkpoint scanning.
What proof do I show after paying the Love Bali levy?
After payment you receive a QR-coded voucher by email or download. That QR code is your proof and may be scanned at Bali entry-point levy checkpoints, so keep it saved on your phone (a screenshot is fine) alongside your passport. A printout is optional but a useful backup.
Who is exempt from the Bali tourism levy?
Indonesian citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders, and many KITAS/KITAP permit holders are exempt, along with certain crew and transit passengers who do not clear immigration into Bali. Foreign children travelling as tourists are generally not exempt and pay the full IDR 150,000. Carry supporting documents if your status is borderline.