Do you need cash on arrival in Bali for the visa on arrival and tourist tax?
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TL;DR
Yes — bring cash (USD or IDR) when landing in Bali: the visa on arrival (~$35) and tourist levy (~$10) are usually paid in cash at the airport, and card payment isn't always accepted. If you already bought an e-visa online before the flight, you don't need to pay again on arrival.
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You can pay for the visa in advance via Trip.com, but it works out more expensive than paying cash directly at the airport on arrival.
today Trip.com — pricier than paying at airport
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The tourist tax on arrival is also collected in cash in USD — it's worth preparing around $10 in exact change so you don't waste time getting change.
3 days ago ~$10 cash, exact amount
If you get the e-visa online before your flight, you don't need to pay for the visa again on arrival — the fee is already included in the e-visa cost.
7 days ago e-visa pre-purchased online
The visa on arrival is paid in cash right at the airport; beyond that, not all cafes accept cards, and warungs (local eateries) almost always operate cash-only.
7 days ago Visa on arrival — cash only at airport
Besides a return ticket, when arriving in Bali it's worth having physical cash on hand — crypto funds in a wallet (like USDT) won't work for paying the visa or tax, you need actual cash.
7 days ago Crypto wallet not accepted for visa payment