Foreign tourists must now pay a 150,000 rupiah (£7.60; $9.60) levy to enter Bali, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
Indonesian authorities say this is aimed at protecting the island’s environment and culture.
Bali is known for its pristine beaches and surfing waves, as well its beautiful landscapes.
Bali is known for its pristine beaches and surfing waves, as well its beautiful landscapes.
The tourist tax, which was first announced last year, came into effect from Wednesday – Valentine’s Day.
It applies to foreign tourists entering the province from abroad or other parts of the country, with domestic Indonesian tourists exempt. Travellers are urged to pay up before arrival, through the Love Bali website.
Tourism contributed some 60% to Bali’s annual GDP before the pandemic.
According to the province’s statistics bureau, Australia was the largest contributor of foreign tourists to Bali in November 2023 with more than 100,000 arrivals. This was followed by tourists from India, China and Singapore.
But misbehaving tourists in Bali have riled locals in recent years.
Foreign tourists must now pay a 150,000 rupiah (£7.60; $9.60) levy to enter Bali, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
Bali is known for its pristine beaches and surfing waves, as well its beautiful landscapes.
Indonesian authorities say this is aimed at protecting the island’s environment and culture.
The tourist tax, which was first announced last year, came into effect from Wednesday – Valentine’s Day.
Bali is known for its pristine beaches and surfing waves, as well its beautiful landscapes.
Bali is known for its pristine beaches and surfing waves, as well its beautiful landscapes.
The tourist tax, which was first announced last year, came into effect from Wednesday – Valentine’s Day.
It applies to foreign tourists entering the province from abroad or other parts of the country, with domestic Indonesian tourists exempt. Travellers are urged to pay up before arrival, through the Love Bali website.
Tourism contributed some 60% to Bali’s annual GDP before the pandemic.
According to the province’s statistics bureau, Australia was the largest contributor of foreign tourists to Bali in November 2023 with more than 100,000 arrivals. This was followed by tourists from India, China and Singapore.
But misbehaving tourists in Bali have riled locals in recent years.
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