The Bali tourism levy in 2027 is IDR 150,000 per person (about US$10), paid once per entry by foreign tourists of any age. Pay online through the official Love Bali portal before you fly and keep the QR voucher. Skip it and you face spot checks at attractions and an extra payment queue at DPS.
What the Bali tourism levy is, and who has to pay it
The levy, officially the foreign tourist levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing), is a provincial fee introduced under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 6 of 2023 and collected since 14 February 2024. The money is earmarked for protecting Balinese culture and the island’s environment. It is charged by the Bali provincial government and sits outside the national immigration system: paying your visa does not pay your levy, and vice versa.
In 2027 the rules work like this:
- Who pays: foreign tourists entering Bali. Indonesian citizens and domestic travellers do not pay.
- How often: once per entry into Bali, covering your whole stay. It is not a daily charge.
- Children: the regulation has no age exemption. A family of four pays four times.
- Exemptions: KITAS and KITAP holders, diplomatic and official visa holders, students with study permits, golden visa holders and airline crew can apply for an exemption through the same official portal. The exemption is not automatic, so apply before you travel and carry the approval.
If you hold a KITAS, the levy is one of the few Bali arrival costs you can remove with paperwork alone. Our KITAS and digital nomad arrival guide covers that workflow in detail.
How much you will actually pay in 2027
IDR 150,000 is roughly US$10 at 2027 exchange rates. The fee is flat: it does not scale with stay length, visa type or age. Group size is what scales:
- Solo traveller: IDR 150,000 (about $10)
- Couple: IDR 300,000 (about $19)
- Family of four: IDR 600,000 (about $38)
- Group of ten: IDR 1,500,000 (about $96)
One caveat on repeat entries: each entry into Bali province counts separately. Return from Lombok or the Gilis and you technically owe another IDR 150,000. Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan stay inside Bali province, so day trips there do not retrigger it. Enforcement here has been inconsistent, but that is what the rule says, so budget for it if you are island-hopping.
Online vs airport payment: the comparison that matters
You have three realistic ways to settle the levy. Two of them are fine. One of them costs you time you just spent ten hours in a plane trying to protect.
| Method | When | Total cost | Proof you get | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Bali portal or app (online) | Any time before you land | IDR 150,000 (~$10) | QR voucher emailed within minutes | A typo in your passport details invalidates the voucher, so check them twice |
| Payment counter at DPS | After you land | IDR 150,000 | Receipt with QR issued on the spot | One more queue after immigration; terminals slow down during peak arrival waves |
| Levy collection with a fast-track booking | Handled before you fly | IDR 150,000 + $10 service fee | Payment confirmed and voucher sent to your WhatsApp | Only worth it bundled with arrival assistance, not on its own |
Paying online before you fly (do this)
The official channel is the Love Bali portal run by the Bali provincial government, plus its mobile app. You enter your passport number, name and arrival date, pay by credit or debit card or a common e-wallet, and the QR voucher lands in your inbox within minutes. The whole process takes under five minutes. There is no early-bird discount and no deadline other than your landing time; the price is identical whether you pay three months out or from the departure gate. Pay only through the official portal. Third-party sites that resell levy payment with a markup add nothing except risk.
Paying at the airport (works, but slower)
DPS has levy payment counters for arrivals who did not pay online. They work, but you reach them after a long-haul flight and the immigration hall, exactly when patience is thinnest. In the December to January and July to August waves, every optional queue compounds the ones you cannot avoid. Our guide on how early to arrive at Bali airport in 2027 maps those arrival waves hour by hour.
Proof of payment: treat the QR voucher like a boarding pass
After payment you receive a voucher with a QR code, tied to your passport number. Three habits save you grief:
- Save it offline. Screenshot the voucher or download the PDF. Airport and attraction Wi-Fi is not something to bet on.
- Keep it for the whole trip. Levy checks do not end at the airport. Officers scan vouchers at major attractions, and some hotels ask at check-in.
- Match it to your passport. The name and passport number on the voucher must match the document you are carrying. A voucher bought under a misspelled name is a voucher you will be buying again.
What happens if you don’t pay
Here is the honest answer, without the scare tactics some booking sites use. As of 2027, an unpaid levy will not get you deported, detained or fined some multiple of the fee. What actually happens is slower and more annoying:
- Spot checks at attractions. Since 2024 the provincial government has run verification sweeps at major sites, and they have tightened every year. No voucher means paying on the spot before you enter, while your group waits.
- Airport counter queues. If checks flag you on a future entry, you settle at the counter before moving on.
- Awkward hotel moments. Some accommodations in enforcement-focused areas ask for the voucher at check-in.
The realistic consequence is not punishment, it is friction: you pay the same IDR 150,000 anyway, at the least convenient moment possible. For a $10 fee that funds temple restoration and waste management, just pay it before you fly.
How the levy interacts with your e-VOA and the autogates
Travellers regularly confuse three separate systems, so here is the clean breakdown:
- e-VOA / visa on arrival: a national immigration fee of IDR 500,000 (about $32), paid to Indonesian immigration. Required for most nationalities.
- Tourism levy: IDR 150,000, paid to the Bali provincial government. A separate payment on a separate website.
- Autogates: DPS’s automated immigration gates verify your passport and visa records. They do not check levy status.
That last point means an unpaid levy will not stop the autogate from opening. Do not read that as a loophole; it just moves the check from the airport to a temple gate in Ubud. Most tourists in 2027 owe both payments, and both can be finished from your sofa before departure. If you would rather have the visa side handled for you, our VOA + Fast Track bundle is $210 and includes the IDR 500,000 government fee, with the details on our pricing page.
Where fast track fits in, and when you don’t need it
Straight talk: you do not need a fast-track service to pay the tourism levy. It is a five-minute online payment that any traveller with a card can complete unassisted. Anyone selling levy payment as a standalone rescue service is solving a problem that does not exist.
Where fast track earns its money is the immigration queue, which the levy has nothing to do with. On a peak-season evening or a late-night arrival wave, the manual immigration line at DPS is the single largest time cost of your arrival. Our Tier 1 Essential service is $105 per adult and covers the service lane, a personal agent escort, customs assistance and baggage help. If you want every arrival task in one WhatsApp thread, add levy collection for $10 at booking and our team verifies your levy and visa status before you board. For airbridge meet and greet, lounge access and an Alphard transfer, the Premium tier through our sister operation at Bali Fast Track Airport runs $500 per adult. The full cost-benefit math, including the scenarios where we tell you to keep your money, is in our fast track cost breakdown for 2027.
And when is fast track genuinely unnecessary? If you land mid-morning on a weekday outside peak season with your e-VOA approved and levy paid, you can realistically clear DPS in 20 to 40 minutes on your own. In that case, put the budget toward the ride instead: a pre-booked driver from a dedicated operator like Bali Luxury Transfer ends your arrival better than any escort through an empty immigration hall would.
FAQ
How much is the Bali tourism levy in 2027?
IDR 150,000 per person, per entry into Bali, which is roughly US$10. The amount is flat regardless of how long you stay, your visa type or your nationality. It has remained at this level since the levy launched in February 2024.
Do children pay the Bali tourism levy?
Yes. The regulation contains no age exemption, so infants and children pay the same IDR 150,000 as adults. A family of four should budget IDR 600,000, about $38, paid in one online session.
Is the tourism levy the same as the visa on arrival fee?
No. The e-VOA or visa on arrival is a national immigration fee of IDR 500,000 (about $32) paid to Indonesian immigration. The tourism levy is a separate IDR 150,000 provincial fee paid to the Bali government. Most tourists need to pay both, on two different official websites.
Where do I pay the Bali tourism levy online?
Through the official Love Bali portal or its mobile app, run by the Bali provincial government. Enter your passport details and arrival date, pay by card or e-wallet, and the QR voucher is emailed within minutes. Avoid third-party sites that resell the payment with a markup.
Can I pay the tourism levy after I land at DPS?
Yes. Payment counters operate at Ngurah Rai Airport for arrivals who did not pay online. It costs the same IDR 150,000, but it adds a queue after immigration and baggage claim, and the counters get congested during peak arrival waves in the evening.
What proof of payment do I need to keep?
The QR voucher issued after payment. Save it offline as a screenshot or PDF and keep it for your entire stay, because checks happen at attractions and sometimes at hotel check-in, not just the airport. The name and passport number on it must match your passport exactly.
What happens if I skip the levy?
You will not be deported or fined a multiple of the fee as of 2027, but enforcement sweeps at major attractions have tightened every year since 2024. Expect to be stopped at popular sites and made to pay on the spot before entering, which costs the same money plus your group’s time.