Overview
- Governor Wayan Koster outlined a proposal requiring incoming visitors to show proof of sufficient funds before being allowed onto the island.
- Reports say checks would review savings from the past three months and compare them with the planned duration and activities of the stay.
- The rule is reported to cover travelers on eVisas as well as holders of longer-term permits, though the precise scope remains undeclared.
- Authorities have not set minimum balances, named an enforcing agency, or announced a start date beyond expectations for later in the year.
- Officials cite record 2025 arrivals and the risk of stranded tourists turning to petty crime, while some travelers question priorities such as traffic and waste.