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BALI Governor I Wayan Koster announced that the island’s foreign tourist levy generated IDR369 billion (approximately US$22 million) in 2025, marking an increase from the previous year.
Speaking in Denpasar on Saturday (01/3), 2026, Koster said the levy was collected from nearly 35% of foreign visitors, up slightly from 32% in 2024. Bali recorded 7.1 million international arrivals in 2025, but revenue remains below the IDR500 billion (US$32 million) target set in the regional budget.
Koster noted that the levy—IDR150,000 (around US$10) per visitor—was only introduced in 2023, making 2025 its second year of implementation. “This is a new local policy, and we are already seeing progress,” he said.
To boost compliance and revenue, the provincial government plans to strengthen communication strategies and collaborate with key institutions, including the Ministry of Immigration, airport operator Angkasa Pura, and airlines.
The governor attributed the rise in collections partly to new regulations offering incentives to tourism businesses that help collect the levy. Since August 2025, at least 150 accommodation providers have joined the program, receiving a 3% commission on levies collected from their guests.
Koster emphasized that all levy proceeds are directed into Bali’s Regional Original Revenue (PAD), as mandated by national and local regulations. The funds are earmarked specifically for preserving Balinese culture and protecting the island’s environment. [antaranews]
