Overview
- Governor Wayan Koster says visitors would need to show three months of bank statements, with assessments tied to length of stay and planned activities rather than a fixed minimum.
- The plan remains a draft described as nearly complete and slated for submission to the Bali regional legislature in 2026.
- Travel commentators caution the checks could be arbitrary, easily gamed, and risky for financial privacy, and could deter budget travelers.
- The approach could extend proof-of-funds requirements beyond existing national rules, which currently apply to some visas but not visa on arrival.
- Bali recorded about 7.1 million international arrivals in 2025, while the Rp150,000 levy raised Rp369 billion from roughly 35% of visitors and is not verified at entry.