This is exactly what the official poster outlines, translated into a traveler-friendly flow.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website or Download the App
Go to lovebali.baliprov.go.id
Or download the Love Bali App from the App Store or Google Play.
Always use the official platform. Avoid third-party websites that charge extra fees.
Step 2: Enter Your Personal and Travel Information
You will be asked to provide:
- Passport number
- Full name (as in passport)
- Email address
- Planned arrival date in Bali
Then choose your preferred payment method.
Step 3: Receive Your Levy Voucher
After successful payment, a digital levy voucher with a QR code will be sent to your email.
Make sure:
- Your email is active
- You save the QR code on your phone
- You keep a screenshot as backup
Step 4: Scan the Voucher at Designated Checkpoints
At certain checkpoints, you may be asked to scan or show your QR code. This can happen at:
- Airport arrival areas
- Selected tourist attractions
- Future compliance checks
The process is quick and non-intrusive if you already have your voucher ready.
Who Needs to Pay the Bali Tourist Tax?
The tax applies to all foreign tourists, including:
- Adults and children
- Short-term visitors
- Long-stay tourists without residency permits
Some visa holders such as KITAS, KITAP, diplomatic, or official visas may be exempt, but exemptions must be processed officially.
A Local Reflection: Why This Matters
Growing up in Bali, tourism was never just business. It was relationship. Guests were welcomed because they respected the island, not because they paid for it.
The Bali Tourist Tax is a modern extension of that philosophy. A small contribution that helps ensure ceremonies still happen, temples remain cared for, and Bali does not lose its soul under its popularity.
IDR 150,000 is less than a sunset cocktail in Seminyak, yet its impact stretches far beyond a single holiday.
Final Tip Before You Fly
Pay the Bali Tourist Tax before departure. Save the QR code. Arrive calmly.
Bali will meet you halfway, as it always has.