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Australians planning to visit Indonesia’s most famous tourism destination, Bali, need to pay attention to a new levy imposed by the local government to combat problems caused by international tourists.
This comes as Bali authorities are preparing to enforce the levy, which is in its infancy and still relatively unknown among tourists.
The levy was announced in 2023 and took effect in February, requiring travellers to pay around $15 (US$9.85) for each person (including children) when they visit Bali.
Local authorities came up with the new tax after a series of high-profile incidents in 2023 where international tourists’ bad behaviours caused uproar among Bali residents.
The tax was expected to generate around $80 million in revenue each year for the local government, which intended to use the proceeds to fund cultural preservation and environmental measures.
While the new levy has come into effect, Bali authorities have not strictly enforced the policy.
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), many Australian tourists travelling to the island during the Easter holiday were not asked to pay the tax, while others had to fork out money when they encountered police checks.
Ketut Yadnya, a tourism official, said the Bali government wanted to raise awareness among tourists while promoting the tax as a means to better manage the tourism influx.
“We just need their awareness when they come to Bali. They have to know that Bali needs something to protect their tourism.”
International Tourist Scandals in Bali
While tourist bad behaviour is not anything new in Bali, a series of incidents in 2023 forced the local government to take action.
The tourist was later arrested and sent to a mental hospital. Police said she had a history of mental issues.
Tourists were urged to respect religious places, customs, and traditions, dress modestly in sacred and public places, comply with all local rules, and use Indonesian currency when making transactions.