To pay the Bali tourism levy, go to the official Love Bali channel run by the Bali provincial government, enter your passport details and arrival date, pay IDR 150,000 per person (as of 2026, subject to change) and save the QR voucher it issues. Do it before you fly; it is separate from your eVOA fee.
The levy is small money and easy to forget, which is why it catches people out after a long-haul flight. Every figure below is as of 2026 and subject to change; confirm on official government portals before you travel.
What is the Bali tourism levy, and who has to pay it?
The levy is a charge set by the Bali provincial government on foreign visitors, collected to support the protection of Bali’s culture and natural environment. It has been in force since February 2024 and is paid through the official Love Bali channel.
| Item | What applies (as of 2026) |
|---|---|
| Amount | IDR 150,000 per person |
| Who pays | Foreign visitors entering Bali |
| Where to pay | Official Love Bali website or app |
| When to pay | Before travel is recommended |
| Proof | QR voucher linked to your passport number |
| Exemptions | Listed on the official channel; check the current list |
It applies whether you fly straight into Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) or reach Bali from another part of Indonesia. The charge is per person, so every foreign traveller in your group needs their own payment.
How is the levy different from the eVOA fee?
They are two payments, to two different authorities, for two different purposes. Paying one does not cover the other.
| Bali tourism levy | eVOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Set by | Bali provincial government | Indonesian national immigration authority |
| Purpose | Culture and environment protection in Bali | Entry permission for Indonesia |
| Where to pay | Official Love Bali channel | Official Indonesian Immigration portal |
| Scope | Bali only | Entry into Indonesia |
| Amount | IDR 150,000 per person (as of 2026) | Set by immigration; check the official portal |
For the entry side in more detail, including who may use the automated gates at DPS, see our guide to eVOA and e-gate explained. The short version: the eVOA is about entering Indonesia, while the levy is what Bali asks of visitors once they arrive on the island.
How do you pay the Bali tourism levy, step by step?
With your passport in hand, the process takes a few minutes. As of 2026 it runs like this:
- Open the official channel. Type the Love Bali address yourself (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) or install the official Love Bali app. Look for the government .go.id domain, and ignore payment links from ads, social posts or unsolicited messages.
- Enter traveller details. Give your full name exactly as printed in your passport, passport number, nationality, email address and planned arrival date.
- Add each traveller. Every foreign visitor needs an entry tied to their own passport, including family members.
- Check before paying. One wrong digit in a passport number can stop the voucher matching your passport when it is checked.
- Pay IDR 150,000 per person. Use a payment method offered at checkout. Card and local bank options have been available; the list can change.
- Save the voucher. A QR-code voucher is issued after payment. Download it and keep a copy offline.
- Keep it until you leave Bali. The voucher may be scanned on arrival or requested during your stay.
What proof should you keep after paying?
Treat the levy voucher like a boarding pass and store it in more than one place:
- The QR voucher as a screenshot or PDF on your phone, readable without mobile data.
- The confirmation email, in an inbox you can open abroad.
- The receipt from your card or bank app showing date and amount.
- A note of the passport number you used.
Renewing your passport after paying? Contact the official channel’s support before you travel, rather than hoping the old number will still match.
What should you do, and avoid, when paying?
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Pay on the official Love Bali website or app | Pay through look-alike sites or links sent by strangers |
| Use the passport you will travel on | Use a passport number you are about to replace |
| Pay a few days before you fly | Leave it for the arrivals hall after a night flight |
| Save the voucher offline | Rely on an email you cannot open without roaming |
| Check the exemption list if you hold an Indonesian residence permit | Assume your eVOA payment already covers the levy |
| Confirm the amount on the official portal | Trust sites quoting different amounts or added “processing fees” |
Unofficial sites have charged extra to “process” the levy for travellers. The official channel needs no middleman.
What happens if you land at Ngurah Rai without paying?
It is not a disaster, but it adds a task at the worst moment. Arrival payment options have been offered at DPS, yet that means a queue or a QR scan on airport wifi, and late-night arrivals are common here. July and August, Australian school holidays, Chinese New Year and December to January bring busier halls, where every extra step takes longer. Paying before departure removes that step.
Does airport fast track pay the levy for you?
No. Fast track at Ngurah Rai is a facilitation overlay on normal arrival procedures. An escort meets you at the airbridge, walks you to the immigration hall and the fast track lane, helps at baggage reclaim and with customs guidance, then takes you to your car. Passport control and customs checks still apply to every passenger.
Bali Premium Trip is an independent concierge, not the airport operator, immigration or the provincial government. It does not collect, waive or replace the Bali tourism levy or the eVOA fee; both are paid by the traveller on official channels. When you send booking details, it helps to confirm both payments are already done, so the walk from airbridge to car is not interrupted by a search for a QR code.
A quick pre-flight checklist:
- eVOA applied for and paid on the official Indonesian Immigration portal, if your passport requires it
- Bali tourism levy paid on Love Bali, voucher saved offline
- The same passport used for both payments and for travel
- Flight number, arrival date and hotel area noted for your arrival plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay the Bali tourism levy for my whole family at once?
The official Love Bali channel has allowed several travellers to be added in one session, as of 2026. The levy is still IDR 150,000 per person, and each traveller needs a voucher linked to their own passport number. Check the official exemption list rather than assuming any family member is exempt, and save every voucher separately.
Do I have to pay the levy again if I leave Bali and come back?
The levy is described as a payment for entering Bali, so a later return after leaving the island may count as a new entry. If your trip includes a side journey abroad or to another Indonesian island, check the official Love Bali channel before flying back. Keep your first voucher, since it records the original payment date.
Can I pay the Bali tourism levy after landing at Ngurah Rai?
Arrival payment options have been offered at DPS, but paying online before departure is the smoother route. Paying on landing means a queue or a QR scan on airport wifi after a long flight, often at night. Paying ahead lets you walk from the airbridge to baggage reclaim with the voucher already saved on your phone.