Bali Introduces a New Tourist Tax

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....