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Official Tourist Levy (Retribusi Wisatawan Asing IDR 150,000)
The official guide to Baliโs mandatory IDR 150,000 tourist levy under Provincial Regulation No. 6/2023. Instructions for digital settlement on the Love Bali platform, cryptographic QR voucher validation upon arrival at DPS Airport, and statutory exemption rules.
Major Travel Disruptions In Indonesia As Volcano Erupts Affecting Bali Flights
Known as one of the worldโs most volatile volcanoes, Mount Anak Krakatau sits within Lampung Province, though it is a small island volcano formed in the wake of Krakatoa.ย
Immigration Circular SE No. IMI-08/2026: Streamlined Digital Extension Protocols for 30-Day Tourist Visas and e-VoA
The Directorate General of Immigration promulgates Circular Letter No. SE No. IMI-08/2026, codifying 100% online procedures for 30-day tourist visa extensions, eliminating mandatory biometric office visits, and setting strict digital proof-of-onward-travel standards.
New Golden Visa Decree No. 12/2026: Fast-Track Residency Framework for Foreign Investors and Global Talent
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights enacts Decree No. M.HH-12.GR.01.01/2026, establishing streamlined 5- and 10-year residency pathways, reduced corporate capitalization thresholds for Bali-based green ventures, and automated VIP immigration clearance.
Disparda Bali Circular on Foreign Tourist Levy Verification: Checkpoints at DPS Airport, Harbours, and Cultural Heritage Sites
The Bali Provincial Tourism Office (Disparda Bali) issues Circular Letter No. 556/3218/Disparda/2026, launching coordinated field verification checkpoints for the IDR 150,000 tourist levy across Ngurah Rai Airport, sea harbors, and premier heritage landmarks.
Sacred Mountain Hiking Guidelines: Mandatory Certified Local Guides & Sanctity Protocols for Mount Agung and Batur
Bali Provincial Circular Decree No. 4/2025 mandates certified local village guides, official trailhead basecamp registrations, and rigorous ritual sanctity protocols for all climbers ascending Mount Agung and Mount Batur.
Provincial Tourism Bylaws & Beach Club Curfew Dispatches: 55-65 Decibel Sound Limits Enforced After 10 PM
The Provincial Government of Bali and Badung Regency Tourism Police enforce strict nighttime acoustic sound caps of 55 to 65 decibels and mandatory outdoor music shutdowns after 10:00 PM across Seminyak, Canggu, Berawa, and Pererenan.
New Flight Routes Improve Access To Bali For Long-Haul Travelers
AirAsia has just announced new plans that will connect tourists to Kuala Lumpur and Europe, making connections to Bali quicker and easier. The low-cost carrier AirAsia has confirmed it is expanding its international connectivity by launching its first codeshare partnership with P...
Bali International Tourist Levy: Seamless Digital Payment Channels Expanded Across Airport and Hotel Networks
The Provincial Government of Bali accelerates digital touchpoints for the official IDR 150,000 foreign tourist levy, integrating automated e-gates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, global airline booking systems, and certified hotel front desks.
Immigration Crack Down On Tourists Overstays Visas Leads To Deportations
Indonesia Immigration is working to crack down on foreigners, including those on tourist visas, who are breaking the law, with a special focus this month on those who are overstaying their visa.
Finally, SID performs for the first time in Nusa Lembongan
The legendary punk rock band from Bali, Superman Is Dead (SID), performed for the first time in Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, Monday (7/9/2026). This was even questioned by SID vocalist, Bobby Kool, when greeting his fans at the start of the performance.
Iconic Taxi Pickup, Mainstay of Foreign Tourists in Nusa Lembongan
Taxi pickups or pickup trucks are a unique and iconic sight in the tourist areas of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. Foreign tourists or foreign tourists who have just arrived on this island are transported in pickup trucks that have been specially modified for pa...