Since the inception of the Foreign Tourist Levy on February 14, 2024, the Bali Provincial Government has been diligent in ensuring compliance with the Regulation of Bali Provincial Government Number 6 of 2023. This regulation mandates a levy for the preservation of Bali’s cultural and natural heritage.
The campaign to raise awareness among international visitors kicked off on March 26, 2024, targeting major attractions such as Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan, and Tampaksiring. This effort is a collaboration between the Bali Government Tourism Office, the Bali Tourism Police, the Bali Tourism Board, the Association of The Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Bali, and the Bali Guide Association.
Teams from these organizations will engage with visitors at these sites, informing them of their obligations under the new levy policy and guiding them on how to comply through platforms like “Treasure Bali”.
Tjok Bagus Pemayun, the Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, emphasized the initiative’s goal to enhance awareness of the levy among tourists. “Our primary objective is to educate visitors on the levy since it’s a relatively new policy for Bali,” he explained. Despite the policy’s recent introduction, it has seen a positive response, with an average of 5,000 foreign tourists complying daily, though this accounts for only 40% of Bali’s international arrivals.
To further familiarize tourists with this policy and minimize any potential inconvenience, on-site observations and monitoring will occur at least twice a month at the entrances of tourist destinations. This approach ensures tourists can enjoy their visit without disruptions, while also contributing to Bali’s sustainability efforts.
