How much is the Bali tourism tax per person, and how can I pay it online?

The Bali tourism tax is 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah per person (approximately ~$9). You can pay it in advance through the official online website https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/ before arriving at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport. After payment, a QR code will be issued, which you should show when exiting after immigration clearance in Bali.

What should I do if I couldn't pay the Bali tourism tax online in advance?

Even if you couldn't pay the Bali tourism tax online in advance, you can still pay it on-site upon arrival. Paying online in advance has the advantage of saving time during immigration clearance and providing peace of mind.

When paying the Bali tourism tax online, how do I apply if I have companions, and what is the total amount to pay for two people?

If you have companions when paying the Bali tourism tax online, you can select 'Group' on the Love Bali website to apply. You can add your companions' information by clicking the 'Add' button. For two people, a total of 300,000 Indonesian Rupiah is paid using an internationally accepted payment card, and there have been cases where 309,000 Indonesian Rupiah was paid including fees.

Bali Entry Guide 2026: Tourist Tax, Visa & Customs Made Easy

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Bali Entry Guide 2026: Tourist Tax, Visa & Customs Made Easy

Dreaming of Bali? Getting ready for your trip to the Island of Gods can feel like a maze of paperwork! But don't fret – by sorting out your entry documents online beforehand, you can drastically cut down on wait times at Ngurah Rai Airport. This includes your Visa On Arrival, customs declaration, and health declarations. Today, we're diving deep into the Bali tourist tax payment process, and we'll even cover what happens if you forget to pay it.

Table of Contents

1️⃣ Understanding Bali's Tourist Tax

2️⃣ How to Pay the Bali Tourist Tax

3️⃣ What Happens If You Don't Pay?

4️⃣ My Bali Immigration Experience

Understanding Bali's Tourist Tax

Bali's tourist contribution fee, often called the 'tourist tax,' is a mandatory charge for all international visitors entering Bali. Introduced in February 2024, this fee helps preserve Bali's stunning environment and rich culture.

The cost is 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) per person, which is approximately ~$10 USD. You can conveniently pay this online before you even land at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Once paid, you'll receive a QR code, which you're supposed to show when exiting immigration in Bali.

How to Pay the Bali Tourist Tax

👉https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/

The easiest way to pay your Bali tourist tax before your trip is online. Simply head to the Love Bali website using the link above.

✅ If you're traveling solo to Bali, select 'Single.' If you're with family or companions (two or more people), choose 'Group.'

✅ Select your arrival date.

✅ For a group, like two people including yourself, one person acts as the representative for the application.

✅ If you have more than two people, simply click the 'add' button below and fill in their details similarly.

✅ On the next page, you can double-check your arrival date and all the details you've entered.

✅ You can use one email address for all members of your group.

✅ For two people, the total will be 300,000 IDR (approximately ~$20 USD). You can pay this easily with any international credit or debit card.

✅ What to prepare:

What Happens If You Don't Pay?

Including a small processing fee, my total came to 309,000 IDR (approximately ~$21 USD).

A QR code was promptly sent to my email.

Paying online in advance makes the immigration process smoother and gives you peace of mind. However, if you happen to forget or couldn't pay beforehand, don't worry – you can still pay the tourist tax upon arrival at the airport.

My Bali Immigration Experience

My Bali Immigration Experience:

✅ I arrived fully prepared with all my documents: the Visa On Arrival application, health declaration form, and the electronic customs declaration. From landing to clearing immigration, it felt incredibly fast – I was through in about two minutes, not counting baggage claim!

I was ready to show my tourist tax QR code as I was about to leave the airport, but to my surprise, they didn't actually check it. The last checkpoint was simply showing the QR code for the customs declaration.

While paying the tourist tax is straightforward via the Love Bali website as outlined above, preparing all the necessary Bali entry documents felt like the busiest part of the pre-trip planning!

📌 To make your arrival even smoother, you can complete your Visa On Arrival and customs declaration forms in about 10 minutes by following the guides below. These posts will walk you through the Bali entry visa and customs declaration processes.