Starting in February, Bali will require foreign tourists to pay a $10 levy for each entry to the island. The funds generated from this levy will be used for conservation efforts, including the preservation of coral reefs and mangroves, as well as other sustainable projects.

The move to impose a tourist levy is part of Bali’s broader efforts to address issues related to tourism, including misbehaving visitors, rising crime rates, and cultural sensitivities. The island has been cracking down on misbehaving tourists, deporting hundreds of them this year and issuing guidelines on how to respect local customs and rituals.

Despite these challenges, Bali’s tourism sector has shown signs of recovery from the pandemic, with tourist numbers steadily increasing. In June, the island welcomed nearly half a million tourists, more than double the number from the previous year, according to the statistics bureau.

The specific details of how and when tourists will be required to pay the levy are still under discussion.