Love Bali: the Tourist Levy Demystified
Love Bali is the provincial tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per foreign guest, funding the island’s nature and culture protection. It is paid online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id or on arrival; in practice checks are irregular, and many treat payment as optional.
Updated: 22 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
How to pay
- ✓Online in advance: lovebali.baliprov.go.id, card payment, QR confirmation by e-mail — 5 minutes
- ✓On arrival: airport counters (queues possible)
- ✓One payment = one entry to Bali
Mandatory or not
Formally the levy applies to all foreign guests, but border checks are selective and irregular — there is no hard “no payment, no entry” rule. The practical approach: paying takes five minutes online and settles the matter; think of it as a voluntary contribution to the island hosting you.
Don’t confuse it with other charges
- ✓Love Bali ≠ the visa: the eVOA is paid separately
- ✓Love Bali ≠ the All Indonesia card: that one is free and mandatory — see our guide
- ✓Love Bali ≠ fines: overstay has its own tariff — IDR 1,000,000 per day
FAQ
Is the levy paid per entry?
Yes, it is tied to entry: a new arrival in Bali means a new levy.
Do children pay?
The levy applies to foreign guests with no age exemption in the general rule.
What if I don’t pay?
In practice checks are irregular; there are no hard border sanctions. The decision is yours.