Bali Hotel Checklist for Australians: Tourist Levy and Entry Before Check-In
Before you check in to a Bali hotel: the IDR 150,000 Bali tourist levy, Indonesia's visa on arrival and what to have ready. Official sources, checked October 2026.
By Travel To Hotel Editorial
·Published October 11, 2026
·Updated October 11, 2026
# Bali Hotel Checklist for Australians: Tourist Levy and Entry Before Check-In
Booking a Bali hotel is only half the job. Australians also need an entry visa and must pay Bali's provincial tourist levy. Here is what the official sources say.
Quick answer
| Item | Official position |
|---|---|
| Bali tourist levy | IDR 150,000 per international tourist, paid via the Love Bali system (Love Bali) |
| Legal basis | Bali Provincial Regulation No. 2 of 2025, amending Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2023 (Love Bali) |
| Visa | Indonesia B1 Visa on Arrival / e-VOA; see our Bali visa guide |
Paying the levy
The Love Bali site lets you pay as a single traveller or a group and also has an exemption application. The voucher is emailed to you, so use an address you can access, and have your passport number ready. The site warns that exchange rates fluctuate and the rate shown on the payment page is the one applied, and that your bank may add charges. (Love Bali)Unverified: we did not confirm which travellers qualify for an exemption. Check the exemption form on the official site.
Before check-in
- Visa on arrival or e-VOA arranged - Love Bali levy voucher saved on your phone - Passport valid and with you - Hotel booking confirmationAvoid third-party sites charging extra to "process" the levy. Use the official .go.id site.
FAQ
How much is the Bali tourist levy? IDR 150,000 per the official Love Bali site. Is the levy the same as the visa? No. The visa is national (Indonesian immigration); the levy is a Bali provincial charge.Checked against the sources listed on 11 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the official source before you travel.