Overview
- Under the provincial proposal, foreign visitors would need to show recent bank statements, a return or onward ticket, and a travel plan as proof they can fund their stay.
- The draft would cover visa-free and visa-on-arrival travelers, with local reporting indicating longer-stay permits could also be included.
- No minimum balance has been set, with authorities indicating they would assess available funds against the stated itinerary.
- Implementation remains undecided between pre-departure vetting and checks at Bali’s airport, with a former deputy tourism minister arguing for pre-departure screening.
- Governor I Wayan Koster cites a shift to “quality tourism” after 7.1 million arrivals in 2025, while the national tourism minister has voiced support and experts and industry groups question feasibility, data privacy, and the usefulness of bank statements alone.