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According to the tourism authority in Bali (Indonesia), less than half of international inbound tourists visiting Bali have complied with the new tourism tax of 150,000 rupiah, which has been in effect since February 14th.
In the first two months of implementing the tax, only about 40% of foreign tourists paid the tax, out of an average of 15,000 tourists visiting Bali each day. The main reason is believed to be that many tourists were unaware of the new tax, as it was a regulation applied only to tourists in Bali.
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Additionally, there have been several reports of tourists being scammed into paying travel fees on fake websites. The Bali authorities have advised tourists to only pay taxes through official channels, such as the "Love Bali" website or at designated payment points at the airport and port.
In the first two months of tax collection, only about 40% of foreign tourists paid their taxes.
Foreign tourists or those from overseas visiting Bali must pay a fee of USD 10 through the online portal "Love Bali." This tax will not apply to Indonesian domestic tourists.
Because the tourist tax has only recently been implemented, the Balinese authorities will adopt a lenient policy towards those who haven't paid upon arrival, allowing them to pay at inspection. Bali hopes to achieve a 100% compliance rate within the next 2-3 years as awareness increases and tourists become more familiar with their contribution to Bali's conservation.
According to official figures, from January to November 2023, nearly 4.8 million tourists visited Bali as the island continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bali relies heavily on tourism, which attracts millions of foreign visitors each year. Therefore, the Balinese government is striving to capitalize on this to boost revenue and contribute to preserving the appeal of this tropical island.
