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Bali hopes the new levy can help it address the growing pains of tourism.
Trips to Bali are getting pricier. Since Wednesday, foreign tourists have been obligated to pay a tax of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (about $10) when they visit the island.
Called a "tourist levy," the fee is paid by visitors when they arrive at the airport or make a payment to the government through its website or mobile app. The levies will go toward the government’s cultural and environmental preservation efforts, public services, and infrastructure.
Bali is the latest destination to start charging tourists more for their visits. Iceland has reinstated its tourist tax to tackle overtourism. Paris has increased its tourist taxes