Bali's Tourist Levy, Explained Simply
One fee, one entry, a handful of exemptions — here's the whole thing without the confusion
The Bali tourist levy causes more confusion than its actual mechanics justify. It's genuinely simple once laid out plainly — the confusion mostly comes from outdated blog posts, unofficial payment sites, and people conflating it with the separate national entry/visa process.
What it is and how much
It's a one-time fee of IDR 150,000 (roughly $10) for foreign visitors entering Bali by air or sea. It's charged per entry, not per day — so a two-week trip and a two-day trip cost the same.
Who has to pay
Every foreign national, with no age exception — infants and children pay the same rate as adults. Indonesian citizens don't owe it. KITAS/KITAP holders, diplomats and student visa holders can apply for an exemption, but only through the official Love Bali website, and only if submitted at least a month ahead of arrival — it's not a same-day option.
How to actually pay it
Three official routes: the Love Bali app/website before you travel, an airport counter on arrival, or increasingly through your hotel or travel agent, who can now officially collect it (and keep a small handling fee for doing so, as of a 2026 update). Whichever route you use, keep the QR voucher — that's your proof of payment if anyone asks.
What to watch out for
Unofficial third-party sites sometimes charge a markup to "process" the levy for you — the official Love Bali channel is the only one you need, and it charges exactly IDR 150,000, no more. A proposed increase to IDR 300,000 has been floated but wasn't confirmed as of mid-2026 — worth a quick check of the current rate before you travel, since this is exactly the kind of number that changes.