Bali Tourist News

Bali introduces IDR150,000 tourism levy from February 14, 2024

This initiative is designed to contribute to the preservation and continuation of the island's unique cultural heritage while reinforcing its dedication to sustainable tourism.

Commencing February 14, 2024, international visitors to Bali will be subject to a one-time fee of IDR150,000 (USD 10). Please note the one-time payment is per each visit/arrival into Bali and applies to adults and children of all ages.  International visitors are encouraged to conveniently settle this payment via the Love Bali website or App prior to their arrival. Upon payment, a tourism levy voucher will be sent via email, and the QR code can be downloaded to smartphones, or printed for scanning at checkpoints in Bali Airport and sea ports.

There will also be Bank counters available at the Bali International Aiport, for those that are unable to pay online before arrival.  Cashless transactions only. 

The following visa categories automatically receive exemption from the foreign tourism levy without needing to apply: A. diplomatic and official visa holders, B. conveyance crew, C. KITAS and KITAP holders, D.family unification visas,
and E.student visa holders. 

F.Golden Visa Holders and G. holders of other visa types are only exempt from payment after applying for receiving approval on the official Love Bali website/app. 

 


 
 

e-CD Customs Declaration Form

Applies to  International Travellers

This is the Link for the form.

  • You should complete before landing in Bali. 
    • Form can be completed up to 3 days before arriving in Bali
    • You will receive a QR code please save it on your phone
    • Or print it out
  • One form by family is allowed

Every personal passenger goods, per person on every arrival, is granted import duties, excise, and taxes exemption of USD 500.00 on their personal goods (personal effect) that were purchased or obtained abroad and will remain in Indonesia.

Every personal crew goods, per person on every arrival, is granted import duties, excise, and taxes exemption of USD 50.00 on their personal goods (personal effect) that were purchased or obtained abroad and will remain in Indonesia.

For those who import goods for other purposes than personal use (e.g. the total amount of the goods are unusual for personal use or the goods are used for commercial purposes such as companies/store/institution/industry), are subject to import duties, excise, and taxes.

The following amount of excisable goods for personal use that were purchased or obtained abroad and will remain in Indonesia are exempted from import duties, excise, and taxes for every adult on every arrival :

1. Passenger
  a. 18 years old or above : 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, or 100 grams of sliced tobacco or other tobacco products, and/ or
  b. 21 years old or above : 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, or
2. Crew : 40 cigarettes, 10 cigars, or 40 grams of sliced tobacco or other tobacco products, and/or 350 milliliter of alcoholic beverages

Upon the excess of the excisable goods will be destroyed.

You are required to notify the Customs Officer if you are bringing :

  • currency and/or bearer negotiable instrument (cheque, traveller cheque, promissory notes, or bilyet giro) in Rupiah or other currencies which equal to the amount 100 million Rupiah or more, or
  • foreign banknotes which equal to the amount of 1 billion Rupiah or more.

Should you have unaccompanied baggage, please duplicate this Customs Declaration and request an approval to Customs Officer for claiming the unaccompanied baggage.

To expedite the customs services, please notify the goods that you are bringing/carrying completely and correctly in this form, then submit it to Customs Officer.

Making a false declaration constitutes serious offences which attract penalties or punishment in accordance with laws and regulations.

 

Applies to  International Travellers

e-VOA apply online before arrival
The Indonesian Immigration agency official's online Pre-Arrival Application.
This is for the issuance of e Visa On Arrival or Single Entry Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose for foreigners who will enter Indonesia. It is a government portal run by the Directorate General of Immigration Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

e-VOA is a single-entry visa which is valid for 30 days stay in Indonesia with the purpose of Tourism, Government Visit, Business Meeting, Goods Purchasing, or Transit only.

Holders of passports of these following countries are eligible to apply for e-VOA - click here

 

Applies to  International Travellers

Important update from the Indonesian Government, effective immediately, following the classification of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the WHO on August 14, 2024. 

All passengers and aircraft personnel traveling from abroad are now required to fill in a Health Pass prior to entry into Indonesia.  Please complete the form before boarding your flight to Bali. 

We appreciate travellers cooperation in adhering to this new requirement

Click here to access the Health Pass Form 

After filling in the form completely, a QR Code and personal data information will appear.

Are children required to fill out the SATUSEHAT Health Pass?
Every traveler is required to fill in the SATUSEHAT Health Pass including children. For children, parents or guardians can help fill it in and can save the QR Code of the child's SATUSEHAT Health Pass.

 Indonesian Ministry of Health FAQ section available here

 

 Entry & Exit Requirements

Visa & Entry Requirements

 Published 01 Jul 2021  Updated 04 Sep 2024 Views 1228538

Visa & Entry Requirements

VISA Entry Requirements specificly for international arrivals on Visa Exemption Arrangement VEA, Visa On Arrival VOA or eVOA and eVISA.
  • VEA -Visa Exemption Arrangement is free and only available to 13 countries for 30 days only and cannot be extended.
    1. Brunei Darussalam
    2. Cambodia
    3. Lao PDR
    4. Malaysia
    5. Myanmar
    6. Philippines
    7. Singapore
    8. Timor Leste
    9. Thailand
    10.Vietnam
    11.Suriname
    12.Colombia
    13.HongKong
     
  • VOA-Visa on Arrival costs IDR 500.000 per person (applies to adults and children). There are two options;
    • pay on arrival or
    • apply and pay online before arrival in Bali
    • VOA-Visa on Arrival is for a single Entry into Bali/Indonesia, for a  stay up to 30 days and can be extended for a maximum 1 time at the local Immigration Office, or if applied online can be extended online (charges apply) 
    • Payment can be done by: VISA Card, Master Card or Debit Card
    • Cash in IDR or foreign currencyUSD, EURO, GBP, SGD and others as per set exchange at the airport counter inside the terminal. 
    • Passport holders from these Countries can apply for the VOA
    • Other passport holders check and apply here
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