Bali launches new tourist tax in blow for families

Bali is one of the world’s top bucket list destinations with tourists from all over the world travelling to enjoy its beaches, cuisine and sunshine.

However, the Indonesian island is about to get slightly more expensive for international tourists.

From February 14, Bali will introduce a new tourist tax designed to help fight the consequences of mass tourism.

Every visitor will be charged 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (£7.48) on entry to the island and the fee also applies to children.

The tax will be charged on top of the current visa fee which currently costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£24.94) for 30 days travel.

‌Tourists will have to pay the Bali fee again if they travel to another Indonesian island and then want to re-enter Bali.

Although tourists can pay the tax when they arrive in Bali, officials advise visitors to pay the fee in advance on the LoveBali website.

Officials have said the tax will be used to fund tourism management, maintain Bali’s culture, clean up the environment and disaster management.

Bali has struggled with overtourism in the past and the island plans to ban tourists from renting motorbikes after several incidents.

Tourists have also upset local residents after disrespecting sacred sites such as by posing naked for photos.

However, the beautiful island isn’t the only top tourist destination where visitors will pay a higher tax in 2024.