Airlines could require tourists departing Bali to show proof they have paid the International Tourist Levy before they are allowed to board their aircraft to return home. That’s if Bali’s Tourism head, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has his way.
The Tourist Levy Voucher, the proof of payment of the tourist levy, will be used as a requirement for airlines to issue a boarding pass for tourists.
This month, Pemayun announced that a cooperation agreement with SITA is being drafted, and hopes are that a MoU will be signed soon.
If it is implemented, tourists may choose to pay before arriving in Bali or after arrival. But the intention is that if they haven’t paid, they will not be able to get a boarding pass. This means the payment vouchers will be a requirement for the issuance of boarding passes.
Bali introduced a levy of IDR150 000 (R168) in February 2024, but has struggled to enforce it. The Tourism Office initiated checks at various tourist attractions last year after authorities found that about 60% of inbound tourists had failed to pay, as reported by Travel News in September 2024.
