2026 Latest! How to Pay Bali Tourist Levy (Tourist Tax) | Online and On-site Payment Explained

Well, today will be brief. Come to think of it, I hadn't summarized the method for the Bali tourist levy for entry yet...

There are important notices published by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denpasar, so please be sure to read them. It seems there are issues like multiple payments due to system errors and scam websites as well. ↓↓

Information regarding the Bali Province Tourist Levy for foreign tourists (so-called 'Tourist Tax') →Here

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What is the Bali Tourist Levy (Tourist Tax)?

The Bali Provincial Government has announced that it will collect 150,000 rupiah per person from all foreign tourists visiting Bali.

Bali foreign tourist entry tax. It's what they call the tourist tax. It means, if you're entering the island, pay up! Thanks!

The tourist levy is a tax for tourists introduced for the purpose of protecting Bali's nature and culture. The official name is "Tourist Levy," and it is collected by the Bali Provincial Government from foreign tourists.

Bali, being a world-class tourist destination, has faced issues with environmental impact and the maintenance of tourist sites due to the increase in visitors, and it seems this was introduced as one of the countermeasures.

Bali Tourist Tax Amount

The Bali tourist levy is 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah per person.
The approximate value in Japanese Yen is around 1,300 to 1,500 yen (varies depending on the exchange rate).

This fee is paid only once per visit to Bali. Once you pay, you don't need to pay again even if you travel around Bali during the same trip.

As of March 16, 2026
150,000 Rupiah = approx. 1,407 yen

Who needs to pay?

The Bali tourist levy applies to foreign tourists visiting Bali. Foreign travelers entering Bali for purposes such as tourism, vacation, or business are subject to payment.

The following may be exempt from payment.

• Indonesian citizens

• Holders of specific visas such as diplomatic visas

• Some long-term visa holders

For general tourism, most foreign travelers are subject to this, so paying online before entering Bali is the easiest way.

Payment availability dates

For online payments, it seems you can do it from 2 months before your trip, but since corrections and refunds are not possible, it is safer to complete the process about a week before your trip.

If you forget, you can also pay on-site after arrival.

There are two ways to pay the Bali tourist levy

Online payment (pre-payment)

You can pay the Bali tourist levy online in advance via the official website. The advantage of completing the process before departure is that you don't have to wait in line at the payment counter at the airport.

After payment, a payment receipt with a QR code will be issued. This QR code serves as proof that you have paid the tourist levy.

If you are asked for it at the airport or tourist spots, just show this QR code on your smartphone. Saving it as a screenshot is a good idea so you can show it immediately even if you don't have an internet connection.

On-site payment (at the airport)

You can pay the tourism tax at Bali's gateway, Denpasar Airport International Terminal (Ngurah Rai International Airport).

After passing through immigration and walking through, you will exit the area where SIM cards are sold and arrive at a large, open floor.

Next to the information counter on that floor, there is a tourism tax payment counter.

There will be a staff member standing there holding a 'Tourist Levy' sign.

The payment amount is Rp 150,000 per person. Besides Indonesian Rupiah, cash payments in Yen, Dollars, and Euros are also accepted. You can also pay by credit card (Visa, Master, JCB), but a processing fee will be charged.

A payment certificate will be issued, so please keep it safe along with your passport.

How to pay the Bali tourist levy online

Payment via the official 'Love Bali' website

If you don't want the hassle of rushing when you arrive, you can pay the tourism tax online before your trip. Paying in advance allows you to travel with more peace of mind.

There seem to be scam sites, so please make sure to complete the procedure through the official site. Access the Love Bali site using the link below.

App
App Store→here
Google Play→here

Payment Procedure (5 Steps)

1. Access the official site

Love Bali Once you enter the site, you will see this screen↓↓↓

When entering from the app, you will see this screen↓↓↓

Clicking Tourist Levy will take you to the following screen, so
click "Tourist Levy" to pay the tourist tax

Since I am alone, select "Single"
→Continue

150,000 Rupiah (1,357 yen) as of March 23, 2025.
I tried changing it to Japanese yen.
The payment method is credit card.

2. Enter passport information and arrival date

1. Name as it appears on your passport

2. Email address

3. Passport number

4. Arrival date

→Submit

3. Confirm input

1. Confirm name

2. Confirm passport number

3. Confirm email address

4. Confirm arrival date

5. Confirm payment method

If everything is correct after checking
→Continue

4. Credit card payment

Amount including card fees
154,500 Indonesian Rupiah
(1,386 yen / as of March 23, 2025)

Enter your credit card information
Credit card number, expiration date, security code
→Submit

When I set it to 'JAPAN',
I couldn't click Proceed,
so I chose to pay in Indonesian Rupiah.
Check the box
→Proceed

Payment failed...
I guess Rakuten cards get rejected often!!

Go back and pay with a different Orico card!!!!

Do not press 'Back' or 'Refresh'
while processing; just wait

When the credit card
one-time password arrives,
enter it and submit
(Authentication methods vary depending on the card used)

Payment complete!!!!

You will receive this email, so be sure to download it!!

5. Save QR code

Once downloaded, keep it safe~

How to use your proof of payment (QR code)

When you pay the Bali tourist levy online,a QR code is issued as proof of payment. This QR code serves as proof that you have paid the tourist levy.

It is recommended to save the QR code on your smartphone so you can present it when needed. Saving it as a screenshot will give you peace of mind even if you cannot connect to the internet at the airport.

At the airport, after arrival,you may be asked by staff to present the QR code. You can just show the screen of your smartphone at the checkpoint to have it verified.

Also, it is said that there are cases where it is randomly checked not only at the airport but alsoat tourist spots. Basically, it is not checked frequently, but it is safer to have it ready to present during your trip.

If you cannot present the QR code, you may not be able to verify your payment and could be asked to pay the tourist levy on the spot. Just in case, it is recommended to keep theQR code saved on your phone + as a screenshot.

What happens if I don't pay the tourist levy?

In Bali, payment of the tourist levy (tourism tax) is mandatory for foreign tourists. While it may be possible to enter the country without paying, please be aware that you may be checked at the airport or at tourist sites.

Since the QR code issued as proof of payment may be requested for presentation it is smoother to pay online in advance or complete the payment at the airport.

Will I be checked at the airport?

It seems that at Bali's airport, the payment status of the tourist levy is checked randomly. Checkpoints are set up near the airport exit, and there are cases where staff may ask you to present your QR code, so make sure you have it ready to show at any time!

If you paid online in advance, simply present the QR code saved on your smartphone to confirm. If you haven't paid at the airport yet, you might be directed to a payment counter on the spot.

If you haven't paid

If the tourist levy has not been paid, it seems you will be asked to pay on the spot. If you are checked at the airport or a tourist site, there is no problem if you follow the staff's instructions and pay.

However, paying at the airport can sometimes be crowded, so if you want to proceed smoothly after arrival, it is safer to pay online in advance. Saving the QR code issued after payment will allow you to respond immediately if you are asked to present it!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Bali Tourist Levy

Since the Bali tourist levy (tourism tax) is a relatively new system, many people have questions before their trip. Here, I will summarize and introduce the frequently asked questions.

Do children need to pay too?

Basically, all foreign tourists, including children, are subject to it. There is no exemption based on age, and like adults, payment of 150,000 IDR per person is required.

For family trips, you can pay for everyone together online, so completing the procedure in advance will make things smoother at the airport.

Is it a one-time payment?

The tourist levy only needs to be paid once per visit to Bali.

For example, during the same trip, even if you travel within Bali, such as: ・Bali to Ubud ・Bali to Uluwatu, there is no need to pay additionally.

In other words, the system is that you only need to pay once when you first enter Bali.

What about re-entry?

If you leave Bali once and enter Bali again from another country or region, you will need to pay again.

For example
・Bali → Singapore → Bali
・Bali → Kuala Lumpur → Bali

In cases like this,if you re-enter Bali, you must pay the tourist levy againis the rule. So, if you plan to travel to neighboring countries with Bali as your base, it's good to keep this in mind.

Afterword

You must keep your tourist tax payment certificate (QR code) with you at all times and be ready to present it when needed.

Since March 26, 2024,it seems you may be asked to present your payment certificate at famous tourist spots like Uluwatu Temple and Tanah Lot Temple.

Make sure to pay your tourist levy (tourism tax) properly and enjoy your time in Bali to the fullest!

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