You will have to pay tourism tax to go to Bali here’s how to make the most of your money

"The purpose of Bali's tourism tax is to promote infrastructural development, cultural preservation, and responsible tourism growth. A new tourism tax was just imposed on the beautiful island of Bali, and it went into effect on February 14, 2024. Your vacation budget may go up a little as a result, but don't let that get you down! If you return to Bali from another Indonesian province, you will only have to pay the tax once. Select lengthier stays: They are more economical due to the per-person charge. To really immerse yourself in Balinese culture and discover hidden gems beyond the well-known tourist destinations, think about prolonging your stay. Here's some Valentine's Day information that visitors from other countries might find interesting: Bali, a well-known island resort, has implemented a new tourist tax that became effective with the celebration of Cupid's Day. As stated on the official government website of the Indonesian island, as of Wednesday, all foreign visitors to the island are required to pay the new tourist tax or levy. $10 will be the tax, which can be paid online via Bali Tourism's official website, or when arriving at ports and airports. However, it is advised that you pay the tax online before to your arrival. Visitors to Indonesia who do not go to Bali are not subject to the tourist tax. There are also some limited extra tax exceptions listed at the aforementioned link. These consist of people with official and diplomatic visas, people studying abroad, people seeking to unite their families, and people working as cabin crew on vehicles. According to the website, the tax's proceeds would support the preservation of Balinese heritage, the enhancement of the island's visitor experiences, and nature conservation.

"They wish to encourage travelers to respect and participate the local culture more and overall have a better experience when they visit the Island of Gods."" Bali Acting Governor Sang Made Mahendra Jaya told the media in a statement before to the tourism tax's implementation that the money was needed to keep Bali a top travel destination in the face of growing competition from around the world, as The Bali Sun reported. ""Bali and the Indonesian tourism officials have discussed over the last few years how they can protect the environment better, handle mass tourism, improve infrastructure and handle the growing trash problem, increase income for the local population who do not yet benefit from the growing tourism sector,"" the statement read. "