How much is the Bali tourism levy?

IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per person, charged once per entry to Bali. Confirm the current rate on the official Love Bali site before you travel, since government fees can be updated.

Do I pay the levy every time I enter Bali?

Yes — it's charged per visit, so if you leave and re-enter Bali on a separate trip, the levy applies again.

Is the tourism levy the same as my visa fee?

No — they're separate charges. The visa fee is an immigration requirement; the tourism levy funds local environmental and cultural programs.

Do I need to pay the levy again when traveling from Bali to the Gili Islands?

No — it's a one-time fee for entering Bali and isn't charged again for onward domestic travel to the Gilis, Lombok, or Nusa Penida.

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Bali Tourism Levy Explained: What Travelers Need to Know (2026)

If you're planning a trip to Bali, you've likely come across mentions of a "tourism levy" or "tourist tax" that's separate from your visa. Here's what it actually is, what it costs, and how it affects trips onward to the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida.

What Is the Bali Tourism Levy?

The Bali tourism levy — officially the Pungutan Wisatawan Asing (PWA), or Foreign Tourist Levy — is a one-time fee of IDR 150,000 (roughly USD 10) charged to foreign travelers entering Bali. It's been in force since February 2024 under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 6 of 2023, and it's separate from Indonesia's visa-on-arrival or e-visa fees, and separate from any harbour taxes or entry fees charged at the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida. The levy goes toward funding environmental protection, cultural preservation, and tourism infrastructure on the island.

Who Has to Pay It

The levy applies to foreign (non-Indonesian) tourists entering Bali; Indonesian citizens are exempt. It's a fixed IDR 150,000 per person, charged once per entry to Bali, regardless of how long you stay. If you leave Bali and return on a separate trip, the levy applies again on re-entry.

How and Where to Pay

Travelers can pay the levy online in advance through the official Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) or the Love Bali mobile app, or in person on arrival at the airport or major seaports. Paying online ahead of time is generally faster, since it lets you skip the payment counter and go straight through arrival formalities with your QR code confirmation ready. Enforcement has stepped up since the levy launched — spot-checks now happen at major attractions and around the airport, so it's worth paying before you travel rather than assuming you can settle it later. Be cautious of third-party sites or drivers offering to "handle" the payment for a marked-up fee; the official rate is fixed at IDR 150,000, and anything charged well above that is not the real levy.

Do You Pay Again for the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida?

No. The Bali tourism levy is a one-time fee for entering Bali itself — it is not charged again when you take a fast boat onward to the Gili Islands, Lombok, or Nusa Penida, since those are treated as domestic travel within Indonesia once you've already entered the country through Bali. These onward trips do involve their own separate harbour taxes and entry fees, paid in cash at the port, but these are unrelated to the Bali tourism levy and go toward local port and village administration rather than Bali-wide tourism funding.

What It Doesn't Cover

The tourism levy is not a substitute for:

Your Indonesian visa or visa-on-arrival fee, which is a separate, mandatory immigration charge.
Harbour taxes and Gili/Nusa Penida entry fees, paid in cash at ports for onward boat travel.
Site entrance fees at temples, waterfalls, or other attractions around Bali, which are charged individually.

Tips for a Smooth Arrival

Pay online before your flight if possible — it's usually quicker than the on-arrival counter.
Keep a screenshot or printout of your payment confirmation, since you may be asked to show it.
Double-check you're using Bali's official payment channel, since unofficial third-party sites sometimes charge a markup for the same service.
Budget for it separately from your visa fee — the two are easy to confuse but are charged and processed independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Bali tourism levy?: IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per person, charged once per entry to Bali. Confirm the current rate on the official Love Bali site before you travel, since government fees can be updated.
Do I pay the levy every time I enter Bali?: Yes — it's charged per visit, so if you leave and re-enter Bali on a separate trip, the levy applies again.
Is the tourism levy the same as my visa fee?: No — they're separate charges. The visa fee is an immigration requirement; the tourism levy funds local environmental and cultural programs.
Do I need to pay the levy again when traveling from Bali to the Gili Islands?: No — it's a one-time fee for entering Bali and isn't charged again for onward domestic travel to the Gilis, Lombok, or Nusa Penida.

My Day Gili helps travelers plan onward trips from Bali to the Gili Islands, Lombok, and Nusa Penida. Contact our team on WhatsApp if you have questions before you travel.