Bali Wants Tourists to Show Three Months of Bank Statements Before Entry — That’s a Nonstarter for Me

Bali Proposes Financial Checks On Tourists: Here’s What Holidaymakers Need To Know

It’s only the first working week of 2026, and the Bali Provincial Government is already setting fresh precedents for the year ahead. Bali has long been on a mission to attract more high-quality tourists, and with his most recent announcement, Bali Governor Wayan Koster has explained how he plans to ensure only high-spending and respectful … The post Bali Proposes Financial Checks On Tourists: Here’s What Holidaymakers Need To Know appeared first…

Bali to Implement Financial Screening for Tourists Starting from March 1

In a significant policy shift aimed at promoting responsible tourism and protecting local interests, the Indonesian government has announced that beginning in 2026, all foreign tourists entering Bali will be required to present at least three months of recent bank statements upon arrival. The new requirement, set to take effect on March 1, 2026, is part of a broader set of immigration reforms aimed at addressing growing concerns over “budget tra…

Bali Wants Tourists to Show Three Months of Bank Statements Before Entry — That’s a Nonstarter for Me

Bali’s governor is pushing a “quality tourism” plan that would require visitors to show three months of bank statements before being allowed to enter. There may be no fixed minimum balance—just officials judging whether your finances fit your itinerary—which is exactly why I wouldn’t visit if this becomes policy: it invites arbitrary enforcement and turns private financial data into a security risk. Continue reading Bali Wants Tourists to Show T…