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Bali tourist spending increases as US dollar strengthens against rupiah
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The Bali Province Central Statistics Agency BPS confirmed that changes in the US dollar exchange rate against the rupiah have led to an increase in foreign tourist spending in Bali. In 2025, average spending rose to IDR 2.11 million per night, an increase of IDR 60,000 from IDR 2.05 million in 2024. This figure is higher than the national average of IDR 2.02 million per night for international tourists in Indonesia. Head of BPS Bali, Agus Gede Hendrayana Hermawan, noted that tourists benefit from the stronger exchange rate, allowing them to access better facilities even with less money spent in their home currency. Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding visa policies. Emanuel Dewata Oja, Chairman of the Indonesian Cyber Media Union SMSI of Bali Province and Public Communication Observer, advocates for a wider visa-free policy, arguing it could attract more tourists and increase overall spending by removing initial financial barriers. He referenced countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore that use visa-free policies to boost tourism. Currently, most international tourists, including those from Australia, China, India, many European countries, and the USA, need to apply for a Visa on Arrival or eVisa on Arrival, which costs IDR 500,000 and is valid for 30 days, with a single extension possible.
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