DENPASAR, DEWATA.NEWS – The Bali Provincial Government is planning to introduce a policy in 2026 that would require foreign tourists to show proof of sufficient funds as part of entry requirements, aimed at promoting what officials describe as “quality tourism.” However, immigration authorities confirm that no such checks are currently being enforced.
The Head of Immigration Information and Communication at Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Husnan Handano, said that foreign visitors arriving in Bali are still processed under existing procedures.
“There is no requirement for foreign tourists to show proof of savings when entering Bali at this time,” Husnan said when confirmed on Thursday (January 15, 2026). He added that travelers continue to enter Bali using the standard Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme.
The clarification comes amid earlier statements from the Bali Provincial Government outlining plans for new regulations targeting foreign visitor standards. Under the proposed policy, proof of funds in a tourist’s bank account, covering recent months, would be one of the indicators considered before entry.
I Wayan Koster previously said the measure is intended to support a shift toward quality tourism, aimed at ensuring that Bali attracts visitors who contribute positively to the local economy and tourism ecosystem.
“One of the aspects we are looking at for quality tourism is how much money is reflected in bank statements over the last three months,” he said in Gianyar on January 1, 2026.
In addition to financial verification, the provincial government is also considering checks on visitors’ travel plans, including length of stay and planned activities while in Bali. According to Koster, the approach is based on the principle of reciprocity, noting that many countries impose similar requirements on Indonesian citizens traveling abroad.
Despite the discussion around future regulations, immigration data shows that current entry procedures remain unchanged. The Immigration Management Information System (SIMKIM) recorded around 15 million passenger movements through Ngurah Rai Immigration Checkpoint in 2025, an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous year. Of that total, approximately 6.9 million were foreign nationals.
During the same period, immigration authorities denied entry to 1,326 foreign nationals. In addition, departures were delayed for 1,221 foreign and Indonesian nationals as part of preventive measures related to security, protection, and compliance with immigration laws.
Head of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Winarko, said in a statement on December 31, 2025, that immigration enforcement remains focused on maintaining order and security.
“In terms of law enforcement and immigration supervision, Ngurah Rai Immigration handled two immigration crime cases and 912 administrative actions, including deportation, detention, blacklisting, and stay permit cancellations,” he said.
Immigration intelligence and enforcement teams also carried out 1,196 immigration patrol activities and 450 supervision operations throughout the year.
Authorities emphasized that any new requirements for foreign visitors would be implemented through formal regulations and communicated publicly before taking effect.