Landing in Bali on a tourist visa? You will owe a one-time levy of Rp 150,000 per person, separate from your visa fee. Paying it on the official portal before you fly takes about five minutes and keeps you out of the airport queue and away from look-alike sites.
Quick Answer
- Amount: Rp 150,000 per international visitor, about US$9.50, per visit
- Where to pay: The official Love Bali portal at lovebali.baliprov.go.id, or the levy counters at Ngurah Rai Airport
- Cash accepted? No. Payment is cashless, by card, bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS
- Proof: A QR voucher emailed after payment; keep it on your phone until you leave
- Exempt: KITAS, KITAP, family, student, diplomatic and service visa holders, plus transport crew
- Is it a visa fee? No. It is a separate charge and is not included in an Indonesian visa
What Is the Bali Tourist Levy?
The Bali tourist levy is a flat charge on international visitors, collected by the Bali provincial government to fund environmental protection and the preservation of local culture. According to Bali Travel Life’s 2026 guide, it has been collected since 14 February 2024 under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 6 of 2023.
The rate is Rp 150,000 per person, paid once per visit, not per night. Villa-Bali and Bali.live both confirm the same figure for 2026, and the guides say it applies regardless of age.
How Do You Pay the Bali Tourist Levy?
The simplest route is online, before you fly. Both Bali Travel Life and Bali.live point to the official Love Bali portal as the main payment channel, and the portal accepts bank cards and other cashless methods.
- Open lovebali.baliprov.go.id and type the address yourself rather than following a link from a message.
- Enter your passport details, arrival date and number of travelers.
- Pay Rp 150,000 per person by card, bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS.
- Save the emailed QR voucher to your phone, or print it.
- Show the voucher if an officer asks for it at the airport or a tourist site.
If you forget, levy counters operate in the international arrivals hall at Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Bali Travel Life reports card-only payment there and queues of up to 45 minutes at peak times.
Who Is Exempt From the Bali Tourist Levy?
Indonesian citizens do not pay. Holders of KITAS, KITAP, family unification, student, diplomatic and service visas, and transport crew are exempt, according to Bali.live. Transit passengers who stay airside are not charged, per Bali Travel Life.
Golden Visa holders and some other non-tourist visa holders need to apply through the “Apply Exemption” function in the Love Bali system. Both guides say to submit at least five days before you enter Bali.
Will Anyone Check Your Voucher?
Bali Travel Life reports spot-checks at temples and tourist sites, including Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Besakih and Tirta Empul, since September 2024. Officers ask to see the QR code, and a visitor without one is asked to pay on the spot.
Bali.live adds that checks may also happen at hotels and attractions, and that penalties for non-payment can include warnings or refusal of service at tourist sites. Higher fines have been floated, but Bali Travel Life describes them as proposals rather than law.
Which Bali Levy Scams Should You Avoid?
Bali Travel Life lists three patterns to watch for:
- Look-alike websites charging Rp 250,000 to 500,000 and sending fake or invalid QR codes.
- Drivers, guides or “facilitators” quoting Rp 250,000 to 350,000 to handle payment for you.
- WhatsApp or email messages posing as Bali immigration and asking for payment links or passport details.
The official amount is Rp 150,000. If anyone quotes more, you are not on the official channel.
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Bali Tourist Levy at a Glance: What Do Travelers Need to Know?
This table summarizes what the 2026 guides agree on. Confirm the live rate on the official portal before you pay.
| Question | Answer | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | Rp 150,000 (about US$9.50) per person, once per visit | Bali Travel Life, Bali.live |
| Payment method | Online portal, card, bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS; no cash | Bali Travel Life, Bali.live |
| Proof of payment | Emailed QR voucher | Bali.live |
| Paid by | International visitors; Indonesian citizens are exempt | Bali.live |
| Automatic exemptions | KITAS, KITAP, family, student, diplomatic and service visas, crew | Bali.live |
| Exemption by application | Golden Visa and some other visas, at least 5 days before arrival | Bali Travel Life, Bali.live |
| Moving between Indonesian islands | No repeat payment; leaving Indonesia and returning does require it | Bali.live |
| Rate increase | Proposals reported, none formalized as of April 2026 | Bali Travel Life |
One practical point from Bali.live: the levy covers a single trip. Travel from Bali to another Indonesian island and back does not trigger a second payment, but leaving Indonesia and returning does.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Bali tourist levy?
Rp 150,000 per international visitor, about US$9.50, paid once per visit. It is separate from your visa fee.
Can I pay the Bali levy in cash?
No. Bali Travel Life and Bali.live both report that payment is cashless, by card, bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS, whether you pay online or at the airport.
Where do I pay the Bali tourist levy?
On the official Love Bali portal at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before you fly, or at the levy counters in the international arrivals hall at Ngurah Rai Airport.
Do children have to pay the Bali tourist levy?
The 2026 guides say the levy applies regardless of age, so budget Rp 150,000 for each traveler, children and babies included.
Do I pay again if I fly to Lombok or Java and come back?
Bali.live says moving between Bali and other Indonesian islands does not require repayment. Leaving Indonesia and returning to Bali does.
Final Thoughts
The Bali tourist levy is small, but it is the one fee travelers most often overpay through scams or queue for at the airport. Pay Rp 150,000 on the official Love Bali portal, keep the QR voucher on your phone, and re-check the rate before you travel, since increases have been proposed but not confirmed.
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