Entering Indonesia – and Bali specifically – involves a few more steps than it used to, but none are complicated if you know them in advance. There are three things to sort: your visa on arrival, the Bali tourist levy, and an online arrival card. Here’s the accurate picture for 2026, with the official sites and costs – always confirm before you travel, as rules change.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Most visitors (including citizens of the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and many others) get a Visa on Arrival:
- Cost: IDR 500,000 (about US$35).
- Validity: 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days.
- How: pay on arrival at the airport, or pre-purchase online as an e-VOA before you fly (via the official Indonesian immigration site) to speed things up.
- Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from arrival, and you’ll typically need proof of onward/return travel.
The e-VOA (bought in advance) lets you use automated gates at Bali’s airport and skip a queue – recommended if you’d rather not pay on arrival.
The Bali Tourist Levy
Separately, every international tourist entering Bali must pay a one-time tourist levy:
- Cost: IDR 150,000 (about US$10) per person.
- Purpose: funding cultural preservation and environmental/waste management on the island.
- How to pay: online before you fly via the official Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) or app – you’ll get a QR code by email to show at the airport. Payment counters exist at the airport but often have long queues.
- Important: use only the official Love Bali site – several lookalike sites charge inflated fees.
This levy is separate from and in addition to your visa. It applies specifically to Bali (not automatically to other parts of Indonesia).
The Electronic Arrival Card (e-Arrival / “All Indonesia”)
Indonesia has rolled out a mandatory electronic customs/arrival declaration (and a health/arrival card at times). Complete the relevant online arrival/customs form within a few days before landing to receive a QR code for immigration and customs. Check the current official requirement close to your travel date, as the exact forms have evolved.
Quick Cost Summary for Bali
For most travellers, the total to enter Bali is roughly:
- Visa on Arrival: IDR 500,000 (~US$35)
- Bali Tourist Levy: IDR 150,000 (~US$10)
- Total: ~IDR 650,000 (about US$40-42), plus completing the free online arrival card.
Before You Fly: Checklist
- Passport valid 6+ months, with blank pages.
- Proof of onward/return travel (may be requested).
- Consider buying the e-VOA online to use fast-track gates.
- Pay the Bali tourist levy on the official Love Bali site and save the QR code.
- Complete the online arrival/customs declaration and save its QR code.
For planning your trip, see our where to stay in Bali guide and our best time to visit Bali and Indonesia guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Bali in 2026?
About US$40-42 total for most travellers: the Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000 / ~US$35) plus the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000 / ~US$10). You also complete a free online arrival/customs card.
What is the Bali tourist levy and how do I pay it?
It’s a one-time IDR 150,000 (~US$10) fee for cultural and environmental programs. Pay before you fly on the official Love Bali site (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) to get a QR code, and avoid unofficial lookalike sites that overcharge.
Do I need a visa for Bali?
Most nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada and many more) get a 30-day Visa on Arrival for about US$35, extendable once. You can pre-purchase it online as an e-VOA to use fast-track gates.
Can I pay the Bali tourist levy at the airport?
Yes, there are payment counters, but they often have long queues. Paying online in advance via the official Love Bali portal and showing the QR code is far quicker.
Does the Bali levy apply to the rest of Indonesia?
The IDR 150,000 tourist levy is specific to Bali. Other regions of Indonesia don’t automatically charge it, though the visa and arrival-card requirements apply countrywide.
Entering Bali in 2026 is easy once you prep: sort your visa (ideally the e-VOA), pay the tourist levy on the official Love Bali site, and complete the online arrival card – all before you fly to skip the airport queues. This is general guidance, not official advice – confirm current requirements before travelling.
