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Bali shuts its doors to foreign visitors

Destinations
Gary Noakes
24 August 2020

Bali has banned foreign tourists for the rest of the year due to Covid-19 concerns.

Bali's governor has taken the decision to ban international visitors

The fee will be introduced in 14 February (Credit: iStock)

The Indonesian island had planned to re-admit foreign tourists from 11 September, but has now reversed this decision.

Bali’s governor Wayan Koster said in an official letter that the situation “is not conducive” to allowing international visitors. 

Koster said: “The central government supports plans to recover tourism by opening the doors for international tourists. However, this requires care, prudence, not to be rushed, and requires careful preparation."

No date for the re-opening to foreign visitors has been given.