According to the Straits Times,The Indonesian tourist destination of Bali will depart from2024Starting from February 14th, tourism tax will be levied on tourists.All passengers, including children, must pay150000 Indonesian rupiah,approximately amount toA tourism tax of 68.5 RMB.

Bali Governor Koster stated that international travelers will pay the fees through electronic payment regarding the collection of income tax,collectThe target audience is foreign tourists entering Bali from overseas or landing on the island from other regions of Indonesia, without charging Indonesian domestic tourists.

However, during the tourism period in Bali, tourists who jump to neighboring islands such as the Geely Islands, Lombok Island, or Java for tourism must pay additional tourism tax upon returning to Bali.However, travelers traveling to the islands of Punida, Lombard, or Cunningham are no longer required to pay tourism tax, as thisAll three islands are located within the province of Bali.

Bali Tourism Board has been in operation since last yearThe news of levying tourism tax was announced in September, and tourists can pay the tax at the airport counter.The authorities suggest that passengers should visit the website or download before arriving in BaliOnline payment through the Love Bali app.The tax payment certificate will be scanned and verified at border inspection stations and other checkpoints.

The Bali government stated that income tax will be used to improve tourism services, preserve Bali culture, and protect the environment; But the authorities have not announced specific plans. The authorities once said that the taxes included70% will be used to build a new waste management system on the island.

Bali is rich in tourism resources, especially known for its natural landscapes. There are various landforms on the island, with coasts and mountains coexisting. Bali hasReputation such as "Island of Paradise", "Island of Poetry", and "Island of Immortals". Famous attractions include the Sea God Temple, Kuta Beach, Lover's Cliff, Holy Spring Temple, Baishajimu Temple, Agong Volcano, and so on.

two thousand and twenty-threeyear,Bali receives approximately5.2 million people,two thousand and twenty-fourIt is expected that this number will reach7 million people. However, excessive tourism has caused serious environmental problems in Bali in recent years, with a large amount of plastic waste floating along many coastlines.

In addition, the inappropriate behavior of some foreign tourists in Bali has repeatedly made headlines in local news, leading to increased tensions between locals and foreigners. A professor in Bali called on the government to ensure that the new tourism tax policy can be used to improve local tourism facilities, thereby protecting Bali's culture and environment.

There are also someTourism fromBusiness owners are calling on the authorities to reconsider raising taxes, as the tourism industry in Bali has not yet fully recovered, and they are concerned that many foreign guests may turn to other more affordable tourist destinations as a result. Industry insiders point out that neighboring countries such as Thailand and Malaysia do not levy such high entertainment taxes.