Bali Wedding Guest Guide: Visa, Tourist Levy, Dress Code & Tips

Q: What is the Bali tourist levy?

Since February 2024 international visitors to Bali pay a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per person, once per entry. Pay it in advance through the official Love Bali website or app (lovebali.baliprov.go.id).

By the Bali Wedding Queen team in Uluwatu · Updated October 2026

In short

Guests travelling to a Bali wedding need a passport valid for 6 months, usually an e-VOA visa (IDR 500,000, 30 days) and the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) paid via Love Bali. Pack light, breathable clothes and flat shoes, get travel insurance, use registered taxis or arranged transfers and carry some cash in rupiah.

Share this page with your guests – it answers the questions they will ask you. Fees as of October 2026; always check the official websites before travelling.

Visa and entry

Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival, with empty pages.
e-VOA: IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. Apply on the official site evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Arrival card / customs declaration: completed online before arrival (All Indonesia / e-CD).
Return or onward ticket may be requested.

Bali tourist levy

Every international visitor pays IDR 150,000 per entry into Bali. Pay online through the official Love Bali website or app and keep the QR code on your phone.

What to wear

Light fabrics: linen, cotton, chiffon. Bali is 27–32 °C all year.
Flat or block heels – gardens, sand and beach stairs are common.
A light shawl or shirt for the evening breeze.
Covered shoulders and a sarong for temples or a Balinese blessing.

Getting around

Bali’s airport is Ngurah Rai (DPS); Uluwatu is about 30–60 minutes by car. Use arranged transfers or ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Gojek; avoid unlicensed drivers. For the wedding day, a group shuttle is easiest – your planner can arrange it.

Money

The currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards are accepted in most restaurants and hotels; carry some cash for small shops, beach warungs and tips. Use ATMs at banks or shopping centres.

Health and safety

Take travel insurance that covers medical care and scooter use.
Drink bottled or filtered water.
Use high-factor sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Only ride a scooter with a valid licence and a helmet.

Local etiquette

Don’t step on the small offerings (canang sari) on the ground.
Use your right hand to give and receive.
Dress modestly away from the beach, and ask before photographing locals during ceremonies.

Frequently asked

Do wedding guests need a visa for Bali?

Most nationalities, including visitors from Europe, Australia, the UK and the US, can get a Visa on Arrival / e-VOA for IDR 500,000 (about USD 30), valid for 30 days and extendable once. Apply online via the official Indonesian immigration site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and beware of unofficial sites that charge more. Always check the current rules for your nationality.

What is the Bali tourist levy?

Since February 2024 international visitors to Bali pay a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per person, once per entry. Pay it in advance through the official Love Bali website or app (lovebali.baliprov.go.id).

What should guests wear to a Bali wedding?

Light, breathable fabrics like linen and cotton; flat or block-heeled shoes for gardens, sand and stairs; and a light layer for the evening breeze. If there is a Balinese blessing or temple visit, shoulders should be covered.

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