By Bali Airport Guide Editorial Team · Updated July 2026
Quick answer: To enter Bali in 2026, most non-visa-free visitors pay two separate things. First, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) — about US$28 (IDR 500,000), valid for a 30-day stay and extendable once for another 30 days. You can buy it online in advance as an e-VOA (which lets you use the fast autogates at Ngurah Rai) or at the counter on arrival. Second, the Bali Tourist Levy — a one-time US$8 (IDR 150,000) per person that is in addition to the visa, paid through the official Love Bali site/app before you fly or at a counter at the airport. Apply only through the official government sites; the many look-alike agencies simply add a mark-up.
At a glance: what you pay to enter Bali in 2026
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa on Arrival (VOA / e-VOA) | About US$28 (IDR 500,000), single entry |
| How long you can stay | 30 days, extendable once for +30 (60 total) |
| e-VOA vs counter | e-VOA online → autogates (faster); VOA at the arrivals counter (longer queue) |
| Bali Tourist Levy | US$8 (IDR 150,000), one-time, separate from the visa |
| Where to apply (official) | e-VOA: evisa.imigrasi.go.id · Levy: Love Bali (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) |
Do you need a visa for Bali?
It depends on your passport. A short list of nationalities — mostly fellow ASEAN countries — can enter visa-free. Everyone else from the roughly ninety eligible countries, which includes Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and the EU, uses the Visa on Arrival: you are not applying for a visa at an embassy weeks ahead, you are buying a 30-day entry permit either online or at Ngurah Rai when you land. If your country is not on the VOA list, or you want to stay longer or work, you need a different visa arranged in advance. Because these lists change, confirm your nationality on the official portal before you book.
e-VOA online, or Visa on Arrival at the counter?
Both cost the same — about IDR 500,000 — and give you the same 30 days, but the experience at the airport is very different. If you apply for the e-VOA online (at least 48 hours before departure) and get your approval by email, you can walk straight to the automated autogates at Ngurah Rai and skip the payment line entirely. If you leave it to the counter VOA, you pay on arrival (card or cash) and then join the immigration queue, which on a busy afternoon of back-to-back arrivals can be long. For most leisure travellers the e-VOA is the easier choice; the small effort beforehand buys you a much faster arrival.
How much is the visa and how long can you stay?
The VOA is IDR 500,000 (roughly US$28, or about AUD 43 — check the current rate) per person, and it covers a single entry of up to 30 days, counted from the day you land. It can be extended once, for another 30 days, giving a maximum of 60 days. One important change: since mid-2025 an extension can no longer be done fully online — you (or an agent acting for you) must visit a local immigration office in Bali in person during the process. If you already know you want longer than 60 days, look at a different visa class rather than relying on the extension.
What is the Bali tourist levy — and is it separate from the visa?
Yes, it is a completely separate charge, and this trips people up. Since 2024 every foreign visitor pays a Bali Tourist Levy of IDR 150,000 (about US$8) per person, on top of the visa fee. It is a one-time payment per visit, introduced by the provincial government to help protect Bali's culture and environment. You can settle it before you fly through the official Love Bali website or app — which is the smoothest option, because you arrive with a QR voucher — or pay at a levy counter at the airport on arrival. Children pay it too. Keep the confirmation on your phone in case it is checked.
Apply only through the official government sites
This is where money gets wasted. For the e-VOA use the Directorate General of Immigration's official portal, evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and nowhere else; for the tourist levy use Love Bali (lovebali.baliprov.go.id). A crowd of look-alike agency sites rank high in search results and charge a large mark-up for the exact same government document — some bundle the visa and levy together at an inflated price. Using an agent is legal, but it is optional and always more expensive. Check that your name and passport number match your booking exactly, and save both approvals before you travel.
What happens on arrival at Ngurah Rai (DPS)?
The order at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is straightforward. If you hold an approved e-VOA and have paid the levy, you head for the autogates, scan your passport and boarding pass, and you are through in moments. If you are buying the VOA on arrival, you pay at the visa counter first, then join immigration; levy counters are in the same arrivals area if you have not paid online. After immigration you collect your bags and clear customs, and step out into the arrivals hall to arrange your ride. The airport sits close to Kuta and the southern beaches; for your onward options see our Bali Airport arrivals guide and airport transfers.
Do I need a visa for Bali in 2026?
Most visitors from countries such as Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and the EU need a Visa on Arrival (about IDR 500,000 for 30 days), which you can buy online as an e-VOA or at the counter on landing. A few ASEAN nationalities are visa-free. Always confirm your nationality on the official portal before booking.
What is the difference between VOA and e-VOA?
They are the same visa at the same price. The e-VOA is bought online before you fly and lets you use the fast autogates at Ngurah Rai; the VOA is paid at a counter on arrival, which usually means a longer queue. The e-VOA is the quicker way in.
Is the Bali tourist levy the same as the visa?
No. The tourist levy (IDR 150,000, about US$8) is a separate, one-time charge in addition to the visa. Pay it before you fly via the official Love Bali site or app, or at a counter at the airport. It applies to every foreign visitor, children included.
Where do I officially apply, and how do I avoid scam sites?
Use only the government portals: evisa.imigrasi.go.id for the e-VOA and Love Bali (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) for the levy. Many agency sites charge a mark-up for the same documents. Using an agent is legal but optional and always costs more.
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