Bali is all set to impose its new tourism tax starting from February 14. Notably, seven visitor visa categories are exempt from the IDR 150,000 tourism tax fee. While individuals holding these exempt visas won't be required to pay the tax, they must log in online and apply for an exemption.
Those seeking an exemption from the tourism levy, will be required to submit their requests a minimum of one month before their entry into Bali. The local tourism authority will assess and make decisions on these applications within a maximum of five working days, after which, their decision would be conveyed to tourists through the Love Bali system at lovebali.baliprov.go.id.
Initially, travellers will have the option to pay and confirm the tourism levy at the international arrival terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Benoa Port in Bali.
The announcement of Bali's tourism tax was initially made in July of the previous year, which was part of an effort to safeguard the island's culture and generate additional funds. Often referred to as the 'Island of Gods,' Bali is heavily dependent on tourism and strives to strike a balance between maintaining its allure and preserving its tropical charm. If official statistics are to go by, a substantial recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with over two million tourists visiting Bali in 2022.
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