The Bali tourist tax is a levy of IDR 150,000 that every foreign tourist pays when visiting Bali. It is run by the Bali Provincial Government through the official Love Bali website and app, and the money goes towards protecting Balinese culture and the island’s natural environment. The levy is mandatory, it is paid by card or other non-cash methods only, and it cannot be refunded. It is separate from your Indonesian visa. This guide explains the official website, how to pay online or on arrival, who is exempt, and what Indian travellers need to know.
Know before you go
- Amount: IDR 150,000 per foreign tourist.
- Official website: lovebali.baliprov.go.id, or the Love Bali app.
- Mandatory: yes, for foreign tourists, unless an exemption applies.
- Payment: non-cash only; the voucher is emailed to you.
- Refunds: none once payment is received.
- Separate from: the Indonesian e-VOA or visa.
- Last checked: 5 November 2026.
In this Article
What the Bali tourist tax is
The official name is the levy for international tourists for the protection of Balinese culture and natural environment. Bali started collecting it on 14 February 2024 under Bali Provincial Regulation Number 6 of 2023, later amended by Regulation Number 2 of 2025.
The Love Bali website says the levy helps preserve Bali’s nature, culture and heritage. The province describes it as support for local customs, traditions, arts and culture, and for better tourism services.
The levy only applies to foreign tourists. It has nothing to do with Indonesian visa fees, which are paid to immigration, and it is not a departure tax.
Is the Bali tourist tax mandatory?
Yes. The Love Bali terms state that levy payments for users are mandatory. If you are a foreign national visiting Bali as a tourist and you do not fall into one of the exemption groups below, you need to pay.
Bali tourist tax official website
The only official website is lovebali.baliprov.go.id. The “.baliprov.go.id” ending shows it is a Bali provincial government site. The official app is called simply “Love Bali” and is published on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The terms say the province distributes the app only through those official stores.
Copycat sites exist that look similar and charge extra fees. Type the address yourself rather than clicking ads in search results, and check the domain before you enter any card details.
How to pay the Bali tourist tax online
Paying online before you fly is the easiest option. On the Love Bali home page:
- Select Pay Tourist Levy.
- Choose whether to pay as a single person or as a group.
- Enter your first and last name as they appear on your passport, your email address, passport number, country and arrival date.
- Check the confirmation screen carefully, then choose a payment method and pay.
- Wait for the levy voucher, which arrives by email with a QR code.
The site shows the amount in IDR, with an equivalent in your chosen currency, including Indian rupees. The rate shown on the payment page is the one applied, and your bank may add its own charges.
If you are charged but no voucher arrives, the site has Resend Voucher and Verify Voucher options. It also checks for duplicates. If you try to pay again with the same name, passport number, country and arrival date, it asks whether you were already charged, so you don’t pay twice by mistake.
Love Bali also works with approved collecting agents, which are payment partners integrated with the official system. The home page lists the current ones. Paying through the official site keeps things simple.
Paying on arrival
The terms also allow payment at counters run by the collecting bank at the arrival gates in Bali. These counters only take non-cash payments, so have a card ready. Paying online in advance saves time in the arrivals hall, especially when several flights land together.
Keep the voucher on your phone and a screenshot offline. You may be asked to show the QR code.
Who is exempt
The Love Bali terms list these foreign nationals as eligible for an exemption:
- Holders of diplomatic and official visas
- Crew members of transport vehicles
- Holders of a KITAS or KITAP (temporary or permanent stay permit)
- Holders of family reunification visas
- Holders of student visas
- Holders of golden visas
- Holders of other non-tourism visas issued by immigration
Golden visa holders and other non-tourism visa holders must apply through the Love Bali system at least 5 days before they arrive in Bali. If they apply later than that, they pay the levy. The Apply Exemption button is on the same home page form.
Tourists, including those on a visa on arrival or e-VOA, are not on the exemption list.
Can you get a refund?
No. The terms say successfully received levy payments are non-refundable, so check your arrival date and passport number before paying. If your trip is cancelled, you can’t claim the money back.
Bali tourist tax for Indians
Indian tourists pay the same IDR 150,000 levy as everyone else. There is no separate rate for Indian passport holders. A few points for Indian travellers:
- The visa is separate. Indians need a visa on arrival or e-VOA for Indonesia, which is paid to immigration. Our Bali visa guide for Indians covers the fee and process.
- Check that your Indian card is enabled for international online transactions before you pay. Your bank may add a forex markup.
- You can see the amount in INR on the Love Bali site, but the charge is converted from IDR at the rate shown on the payment page.
- On a family trip, use the group option to pay for everyone at once, with each traveller’s passport details.
What else to sort out before you land
The levy is one of three things most visitors handle before arrival:
| Item | Paid to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bali tourist levy | Bali Provincial Government | Love Bali website or app |
| Visa on arrival or e-VOA | Indonesian immigration | Official e-visa site or on arrival |
| Arrival card | Free | Indonesian government arrival system |
None of these replace each other, so complete all three.
Planning the rest of your Bali trip
Once the paperwork is done, see our 5-day Bali itinerary for a route covering Ubud, the temples and the south coast, and our guide to the best time to visit Bali for the dry and wet seasons.
FAQ
What is the Bali tourist tax official website?
The official site is lovebali.baliprov.go.id, run by the Bali Provincial Government. The official app is “Love Bali” on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Avoid look-alike sites.
Do Indians have to pay the Bali tourist tax?
Yes. Indian tourists pay IDR 150,000, the same as other foreign tourists. It is separate from the visa on arrival or e-VOA fee.
Is the Bali tourist tax mandatory?
Yes. The Love Bali terms state that the levy is mandatory for foreign tourists, unless you fall into an exempt group such as KITAS holders, student visa holders or transport crew.
Can I pay the Bali tourist tax online?
Yes. Pay on the Love Bali website or app before you travel. Enter your passport details and arrival date, pay by card or another non-cash method, and the voucher is emailed to you.
How do I pay the Bali tourist tax?
Pay online on the Love Bali website or app, through an approved collecting agent, or at the bank counters at the arrival gates in Bali. Payment is non-cash only.
What happens if I don’t receive the voucher?
Use the Resend Voucher option on the Love Bali site. Before paying again, check your bank statement, since the system warns about duplicate payments.
Official resources: Love Bali, Bali Provincial Government tourist levy; Love Bali terms and conditions
Photo credits
Featured image: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Bali tourist tax official website: Slleong / Wikimedia Commons, CC0; How to pay the Bali tourist tax online: Chris Olszewski / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Paying on arrival: Chris Olszewski / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Can you get a refund?: Stefan Fussan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; What else to sort out before you land: Mx. Granger / Wikimedia Commons, CC0; Planning the rest of your Bali trip: John Yavuz Can / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0; What happens if I don’t receive the voucher?: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
