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Tourism Minister says govt still reviewing Bali's $10 foreign tourist tax
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Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno standing on a podium on Aug. 16, 2022. (Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry/-)
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he government has yet to determine its stance on Bali’s US$10 foreign tourist tax with the Tourism Ministry saying it is still reviewing the policy and seeking input from stakeholders.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno told reporters on Monday that the government is still discussing the matter internally and is waiting until the plan is translated into a regional government regulation (Perda).
“Please be patient; we can't provide an answer yet because it's still being disseminated and coordinated, and we'd like to hear from other stakeholders,” Sandiaga said during a press briefing.
Previously the Bali provincial administration said on July 12 that it would impose a tax for tourists starting next year. The administration is adamant the tax will not have a negative impact on tourist numbers.
Over 2.3 million foreign tourists visited Bali last year, according to Bali officials.
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Sandiaga went on to say that so far only Bali levied a tourism tax, with ongoing discussions in other regions, which he believed would require further studies.
