Bali Tourism Levy 2026 — IDR 150,000 Tax Explained
Complete 2026 guide to the Bali tourism levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing). Who pays, how to pay online before flying, what happens if you don't, and how the funds are used.
Bali Tourism Levy at a Glance — 2026
What is the Bali Tourism Levy?
The Bali Tourism Levy (locally called "Pungutan Wisatawan Asing" or PWA) is a IDR 150,000 (~$10) tax paid by foreign visitors to Bali. It was introduced in February 2024 under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 6/2023, with the funds dedicated to cultural preservation, environmental remediation (especially beach and waste cleanup), and tourism infrastructure improvements.
This is separate from the Indonesian Visa on Arrival fee (IDR 500,000) and any other airport fees. It's a Bali-specific provincial tax paid before or on arrival to Bali, regardless of how you arrive (flight, ferry, or domestic transfer from another Indonesian island).
Who Has to Pay
Foreign visitors — yes, must pay
- Tourists from any non-Indonesian country
- Children of any age (no exemption for kids; full IDR 150,000 per person)
- Long-stay travellers on tourist visas, business visas, social visas
Exempt — do not pay
- Indonesian citizens (KTP holders)
- Diplomatic and consular passport holders
- KITAS / KITAP holders (temporary or permanent stay permits)
- Some ASEAN passport holders entering visa-free
- Children of Indonesian citizens (with documentation)
Edge cases
- Mixed-nationality family: foreign-passport members pay; Indonesian-passport members exempt
- Frequent traveller: pay each separate visit (not annual)
- Transit-only at DPS: not required if not exiting the airport
How to Pay Online (Recommended)
Step 1: Visit lovebali.baliprov.go.id
The official Bali tourism levy portal. The website is in Indonesian and English. Bookmark it for future visits.
Step 2: Click "Pay Now" / "Bayar Sekarang"
Begin the application form. No account creation required.
Step 3: Fill in personal details
- Full name (as on passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Email address
- Estimated arrival date
Step 4: Pay
Payment via international credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx) or Indonesian e-wallet (OVO, GoPay, DANA, ShopeePay). Total: IDR 150,000 + small processing fee = ~IDR 155,000 (~$10).
Step 5: Receive QR code
Confirmation arrives by email within 5 minutes. The email contains a QR code — this is your payment proof. Save to your phone and print a backup.
Step 6: Show QR code on arrival
At Denpasar Airport, show the QR code at the levy verification kiosk (right after immigration, before customs). Officer scans your QR — process takes 30 seconds.
What If You Don't Pay Online?
Airport kiosks at DPS
Pay at airport kiosks after immigration. Cash (IDR) or international card accepted. Process time at kiosk: 5–15 minutes off-peak, 15–30 minutes during peak windows.
Risk of refusing to pay
Indonesian authorities can technically refuse onward travel if levy is not paid. In practice, they'll require you to pay at the airport before leaving — but the kiosk queue can be long. Pay online to avoid the headache.
How the Tourism Levy Funds Are Used
According to the Bali Provincial Government, levy revenues are allocated to:
- 40% — Cultural preservation: temple restoration, traditional arts funding, ceremony support
- 30% — Environmental remediation: beach cleanup, mangrove restoration, waste management
- 20% — Tourism infrastructure: signage, public toilets, accessibility improvements
- 10% — Administrative: program management and oversight
The Bali government publishes annual reports on levy revenue and spending at baliprov.go.id.
Common Misconceptions
"It's a scam"
No. It's an official Indonesian provincial tax with proper legal basis. Pay through the official portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) and you're paying the legitimate authority. Be cautious of fake "Bali levy" websites — always check the URL.
"Children don't have to pay"
False. Children pay full IDR 150,000 regardless of age. This is unfortunate for families (a family of 4 pays IDR 600,000 / ~$40), but it is the regulation.
"You can pay at hotel"
Some hotels offer to handle the levy for you with a markup. Pay online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id directly to avoid markup.
"It's optional"
Mandatory for all foreign visitors. Indonesian authorities can withhold onward travel until paid.
Combining Levy Payment with Bali Fast Tracks
Bali Fast Tracks can collect and pay the levy on your behalf as an add-on service. Cost: IDR 150,000 (the levy itself) + $5 service fee per person. We handle the QR generation and verification at airport. This is a convenience option — paying online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id yourself is the same cost minus the $5 service fee.
What's Coming Next
Possible levy increases
The Bali government has discussed increasing the levy to IDR 200,000 or IDR 300,000 (~$13–20) by 2027 if levy revenue meets target levels. This is not confirmed but worth watching.
Levy tied to digital nomad visa
Speculation about an annual levy package for digital nomads (B211A holders) — paying once for an annual entry vs each visit. Not yet implemented.