Bali Tourism Update - How it may affect YOU

Some clarification of the announcement made recently about massive changes to the tourist industry in Bali.
If you are planning a trip to bali this is a must watch.
wilkinsonmurray

[@dbibbyma]

So, like many people, I had the thought of retiring in Bali. I started doing my research, watching videos, etc. I was watching you, Jean Voronkova, and others from which I got lots of information. Based on those videos, I will retire in another location besides Bali. But I want to say the content in your videos is righteous. You are telling it like it is. I will visit Bali at some point to check out the vibe, and when I do, the first beer is on me. BTW: My daughter visited Bali and said she can testify firsthand about Russian misconduct.

[@rayklein1125]

Vietnam, Thailand and most other SE Asian countries will be doing hand stands.

[@keelylaffin6305]

Totally agree Muzza beautiful spot needs to be preserved visit there twice a year …dont agree with the $150 visa with a family of 5 that would turn us away !!! Would make it too expensive ..more police and patrols would work ..keep up the great work xx

[@janbaruffi7887]

Bali has to deal with the road system if they want a " better" class of tourists ...and it needs to serve alcohol responsibly....i dont drink and appalled at the behaviours .. Ive been coming over for the last 30 years and have watched the decline.....ive moved to sanur and now looking further east for holidays ....

[@TJ-bx5px]

I think kintanani is starting to look good...but ubud is the best. Nice ang chill

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

@@TJ-bx5px Ubud is turning into a traffic nightmare too..

[@brettschulze9406]

Totally agree with you Muzza been going too Bali for over 20 years something has to be done the yobbo mentality has to change as a proud Aussie I’m embarrassed to be Australian at times in Bali because of this behaviour not saying it’s only Australian tourists but or nationality’s they seem too leave there respect for people when they jump on a plane, I was once with my wife in a 5 star resort many years ago the language an disrespect for the locals was appealing Aussie boghans when asked by a European couple where I was from I said I was a kiwi too embarrassed to say I was a Aussie unfortunately it’s attitude an disrespect off the culture something has to change long term anyway love ❤️ your channel and content congratulations 🇦🇺

[@anna_m59]

I don’t know any country where a visa can be that expensive for two months like B211A for US$ 250 ! That’s is $125 for a month. Bali is getting expensive and will scary away families and retire people who are respectful and quiet.

[@michaelserong7397]

Australia charges Indonesians $150 AUD for holiday visa's, I guess they just matching what we charge

[@notavail]

Bali is having some effects from the war in Ukraine, so many Ukrainian and Russian (mostly youth people) moved to Bali without tourist purpose. Thank you very much for your useful update info.

[@lucas1903brickell]

$150USD that will kill Bali off for sure. People will choose other SE Asia destinations, Phuket for one, only an extra 2 hours in the plane and no Visa fees and last time I checked no massive difference in flight costs.

[@keithmogford6893]

Everyone has an opinion about Bali - from my point of view, the tranquillity of the small hotels is getting pushed out making way for international hotel brands and resorts. I understand that business is business and the more upmarket tourist development happens the end market will bring in the dollar, however, at what cost to the locals who earn a living with the market stalls that are now fast disappearing - We are seeing this with new art development centers, as an example just off Kuta Square and Ubud. That said progress is not a bad thing we just need to see that Bali is coming of age but let's not forget why we go to enjoy local culture and beliefs and the essence of Bali. Big business has the potential to destroy this as much as those individuals that don't respect or embrace the island for what it is. Bali needs financial support to develop roads, water supply, and other basic infrastructure and this should be supported by Jaktarta, not the other way around. One last point all the talk of development is not new - Bali was planning on building another airport to the north of the island with the view of becoming an inbound destination for cheap flights resulting in what could be seen as a rebirth of Kuta to the north leaving the old Kuta as a top end destination for those who are seeking luxury getaways...

[@andrewbergsma7282]

Great vlog Muzz,thanks for keeping us all up to date,everyone should respect the Balinese people,as they respect us,they are beautiful people that are trying to make a living like everyone else,c u soon mate.

[@1dancier]

Often would fly into Bali for a night or two then jump on a plane for somewhere else in Indonesia for awhile and then come back to Bali for a few more nights and catch a plane back to Oz. But at $50 an entry I'll go to KL or Singapore and arrange flights from there.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Thank you, Muz! It is always a pleasure seeing your take on living abroad.

[@daveadair6983]

Completly agree Muzza. Bali is very culturally unique. I feel all the western torist things being built will reduce it to a certain degree maybe close to all together. So i pray for Bali, i do miss the Bali of the 80s. There are other very beautiful areas of indonesia however they do not have that bali religious and cultural aspect. I love my Bali family.

[@Blue_Eyed_Samurai]

100% people need to respect the people and the culture , I hate when people look down on the Balinese and act like fools Can’t wait to head over in September with the family

[@robyndarmadi1695]

I hope the extra on a Visa doesn’t come in, most of my family have been coming to Bali since 84, one daughter and her hubby have 3 kids, this extra will turn them away sadly. More police, responsible serving of Alcohol would help and deport those at first sign of trouble.

[@roundnround365]

I just paid 20 million RPH for my first year of a retirement visa. My pension proceeds are spent here and my life savings are here in the name of my significant other. We take care of the local dogs and cats that have been abandoned. I see elderly foreigners that live around me that make a positive contribution to the community. For people that aren't into partying on there is an entire island that is almost devoid of tourists. Get out of the party zones and head up island.

[@libatalklieb5793]

You need help

[@roundnround365]

@@libatalklieb5793 I have been rescuing,housing,feeding and caring for Bali's animals without any assistance for nearly 15 years. Villa Kitty in Ubud and BAWA are excellent organisations that rescue and care for Bali's animals if somebody reads this and truly wishes to help.

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@roundnround365 You are sick. Why aren't you helping people instead, or maybe you are. By fattening up the cats and dogs the locals will have more meat to eat.

[@edstraker8451]

I can't help thinking that with Thailand's more relaxed drug laws, the Yobo element will be naturally caught in its orbit and leave Bali alone, if the laws tighten up. Having lived in East Java a few years ago, there was an underlying resentment for tourists who visited only for the cheap booze and desperately poor women. I shared their sentiment. Still do. There is always something to learn there; you just need to be open to it.

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

You are on the ball with the drug tourism.. best thing for bali

[@mxlarge6915]

The cheap beer and poor women is what makes Bali very ugly in my opinion and very sad. I love a beer, but there needs to be a law against tourists more or less buying the local women with a free meal and drinks. Most of those women have lost their souls and are deeping broken.

[@creativeamerican8811]

They only legalised weed. I actually think that will make Thailand less yobbo filled. Stoners have abit of respect. The problem is alcohol. I blame it more than the individual morons.

[@mxlarge6915]

@@creativeamerican8811 Agree, drugs are for people wanting to chill. Beer is often for getting drunk and stupid.

[@michaelcooke8665]

@@MurrayWilkinson1 hi Murray are there a western unions in Bali? And what's their policy on marijuana if any?

[@davidcroucher8697]

Thanks for the update mate 👍🏻 keep us all in the loop 🙂. Oh love the backyard spa 👌🏻👌🏻

[@BaliFreedom]

And to all. Bali is a very small place for the amount of people here. The traffic does get a bit slow but it works. Very little accidents per people on the road. Learn the road rules here and don’t ride pissed. Respect

[@creativeamerican8811]

Maybe pass a local driving test also. “Don’t get pissed.” :/ I kinda feel like your the type of person ruining Bali. No offence.

[@jenmap74]

Thanks for the update, we're packing it as we've bought our tickets to come up for a short stay we can't afford much.. but hopefully they won't impose the tax ..

[@dannykane3068]

Thanks for the update. I have booked to go in a couple of months so it’s been useful to me. It would be good to bump into around Legian, Kuta, Seminak or Sanur.

[@creativeamerican8811]

I’m there in August and was hoping to bump into this geezer.

[@katieeast4255]

Tackling the subject really well Muzza. Certainly a subject that you have to measure every word.

[@jomilton1800]

Thanks Murray love your videos! We were in Bali last year for the first time and loved it.

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

Hey Muzza. My Niece just got back from Bali and said the Police were pulling over a lot of scooters. What is the current situation? I usually get a scooter and have been for over 20 years and I also don't usually bother with an International license etc. I got a local Bali scooter license by going to Denpasar Police Station many years ago and that has lapsed obviously. It was a pain to get but am willing to get one again if possible.Di the scooter riding test, photo done etc.. All very official. Has helped me minimise fines over the years with the police as they can see at least I had a proper license at one stage. Do they still do the 2 month (or was it 1 month?) tourist scooter licenses? What are the current options? Would be great to do a video on this. Thanks.

[@mxlarge6915]

I really don't get this. Horrible tourists have been in Bali forever, but I do believe the youth of today are very bad in thinking the World owes them something and acting with no respect. Ban the tourists from countries that have little respect for the locals or other tourists. From what I gather, eastern europeans are a problem? I am an Aussie living in Europe and when I lived in OZ, I would never have gone to Bali because of the name it had with rough Aussies. Fortunately I have been many times since moving to Europe, often for work and I love the place, but I keep away from Kuta and Chanju because of the Aussies that stay in those area's.

[@gillian0105]

Just want to point out, it was young Aussie men that saved a lot of stock from the burning building in Legian. Good and bad all over the world mate.

[@mxlarge6915]

@@gillian0105 As an Aussie, I can tell you, Aussies have a terrible name in Bali. Sure, the Russians and maybe Brits make us look good, but I am often ashamed to be an Aussie from what I see in Bali.

[@angelaobrien8684]

MX Large..Thats very rude to say. I'm Aussie and stay in Kuta,

[@mxlarge6915]

@@angelaobrien8684 It is the opinion of many...including the locals.

[@daveadair6983]

Agreed

[@ozcougar2133]

Thanks for another great update Muzza. Some good information as usual. Agree with everything you said .... and hopefully a good balance will be found. Cheers 😎

[@brianwhite2285]

Hi muzza thanks for putting my mind at ease I've been to Bali about forty time s and treat at time could be the last my wife passed in January but I still always look to the next trip coming in November I hope maybe can catch up keep up your blog's. Brian Perth Australia.

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

Keep in touch mate

[@carlmay8314]

Part of the problem in these beach resorts all over SE Asia is these specials of all you can drink for X$ and buckets of booze for X$. This just promotes and encourages people getting pissed as newts and becoming aggro. These things need to be scrapped. To be honest it doesn't matter where you go whether it's Sydney for the night, London or the Gold Coast you always have people behaving badly.

[@healthy-drinks]

Bali is a very small island while its ecosystem does not support large populations. It needs a lot of money to fix this problem while many Balinese are poor 😭😭😭

[@dboutnabout2732]

Great rant Muzza…👍…just keep deporting the trouble makers ASAP….the message will soon hit home that you just can’t abuse the rules in another country (Bali)…simple rule “ if you don’t do it at home then you shouldn’t do it away from home”…😎

[@baddersabout5383]

Thanks again Muzza. Responsible service of alcohol is a good start. It doesn't have to be to the same level of Australia, but to some sort of level. Also, if you have no intention to respect the Balinese, their culture and Indonesian law... Do everyone a favour and don't visit.

[@crazyfakar1]

Thank you for the update and clarification.

[@motovlogsindonesia]

Mr Gov likes a dream or 2😂😂😂, 2 years of no traffic yet couldn’t fix a pothole

[@ABDIRILEX]

Thanks for the updated info, good luck

[@aktunav]

I came from Bali and this was my second visit after 5 years later. This time i saw many rude, disrespectful, weird people that ruins beautiful places. However they selfishly and harshly attacting everywhere... I cannot recommend Bali from now on...

[@gordo191]

First thing is to clean the beaches especially kuta it's a shocker

[@Namlange70]

Thanks Muzza, great update.

[@trevorwyres1777]

Gidday muzza hey what is the medication set up these days like is it up to scratch & are there compertant doctors readerly available??

[@jamiesadventures5156]

Just wait till the bali government finds out what you been doing with teddy 🧸 😆 🤣

[@sarahcoffey4216]

I would like to suggest something- ask them there to raise the prices of drinks 🍺 in all bars and all places there in Bali to $100 (US dollars) per drink. I doubt that all the drinks there would spend $400 a night on four drinks! Also if anyone has a criminal history of violence they should not be allowed to visit there-

[@sarahcoffey4216]

If the drinks there are that expensive, my guess is that all the spring breakers and partiers will just go to a different country to party and be rude.

[@pamelapeel4893]

Entry Bali cost about $225 per person ..Muzza was that for 30 day visa ? Guess same extension extra 30 days is agents & immigrasi ? Thank you for update 🙏🌸

[@paulhaseldine9667]

cant find you on facebook???? thanks for all the videos/info

[@AmbroseHalvorsen]

Thanks for your thoughts

[@floresstvillien6883]

brother,thank you again for your valuable info,in my opinion I think the governmen should have a tourist tax that will cover infrastructure and health care,that way it wont put a burden on the government and the people of bali.ill be ok with that.

[@robertgarcia8348]

Thank You. Arriving in mid June 🙂

[@wayneparnell4665]

Thanks for the update Muzza.

[@gampangji6171]

This is great opportunity for Labuan Bajo

[@stanleystuart2008]

Government pockets the only place that money is going

[@btkindonesia137]

100%

[@Nessyk01]

Used to love Bali but it’s better days are long gone. Was the 3 months ago . First time I’ve seen a major tide line of rubbish on sanur beach . Very sad but it will only get worse without a proper garbage system .

[@ibchristensen5646]

What Bali needs is to limit the development of tourist facilities rather than trying to limit the number of tourist. Bali is becoming over exploited which will eventually destroy the charm and beauty of Bali. Make a slow upgrade of the facilities and more quality tourism will eventually be the result. Indonesia is a great country to travel in, and there are beautiful places in so many of the islands. I have travelled in Indonesia since 1977 and lived there for 6 years, but over the last year so many "unwanted" tourist have arrived, that the Government is trying to find ways to reduce the number of those from arrriving, in order not to spoil the holliday for the remaining tourists who know how to behave themselves. Tourist tax has been discussed for as long as I can remember, but I doubt it will come to that. I don't see a quota system being implementet as well, but hopefully they will find effective meassures to get rid of the troublemakers and lawbreakers of which there are too many at the moment. I wish them the best of luck. Thanks for a sober update.

[@Bryce96]

Clot shot will sort out some people

[@Russellmidnight]

A tourist tax will damage the numbers of families considering a holiday in Bali. Increasing policing & deportation targeting rogue tourists will more effectively get the message through to those thinking they can disrespect the laws & culture of their hosts. The recent & unfortunate bad behavior of international tourists & subsequent legal actions & deportations had huge coverage in the Oz media. The Tourism & Marketing departments of Bali must sell Bali as a cultural & family friendly destination. A history of kneejerk reactions, Ill conceived solutions & flawed communication has unfortunately disincentivized family tourism on many occasions. I witnessed first hand the effect of both Bali bombings & of course the aftermath of covid on the population (numbers) & the economy. Bali needs respectful, sustainable tourism.....Respect, Russ

[@royrenelt6181]

Instead of a tourist tax place a yobo beer tax as the yobos drink so much then say a family with kids or retirees

[@korepeterson]

Clear and consistent laws and enforcement with deportations would help. The bad actors do this crap because they can get away with it. I bet they would act differently in Singapore and others places that simply will not tolerate it.

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

✨🙏✨great work ✨🙏✨

[@Not_psikopat]

Can i ask you a question, how about someone overstay in bali from 2015 till now.. cause the guy don’t wanna back to his country, he said he love bali so much.. thanks dude

[@kawirider412]

Let them charge the Tourist Tax and just cut their feign aid will make them self sufficient its a win win...

[@motovlogsindonesia]

👏yes, cut the funding

[@mountainconstructions]

What you talking about? Vietnam has had a $150 USD Arrival Visa cost for over 10 years

[@peterackers6656]

Got to be good for Bali , don't know how all the shops can exist Does this mean shops will be closed down

[@jarrodwaddington266]

I’ve booked to come to Bali if it comes in $150 us visa l definitely will travel to another country 😢 l feel sorry for the locals

[@stanleystuart2008]

So where's the money from the tourism tobuild the country

[@leesalyer8944]

Great info 🙏

[@HUGEMEOW]

I love the place in my secret areas. I dont like the yobbos and the Russians. I think married couples or families need priority over the yobbos. I would hate to se it get more expensive as I go there to make my money go further than other places .. if costs go up too much then people will go somewhere else. I want to retire there and would love some help to do that.The place has a great spiritual feeling for me and I love leaving all my problems somewhere else. This place makes me feel fresh and relaxed.. we always obey there rues and love the locals.

[@gumbie007gumbie007]

I fly out in 4 hours baby 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@btkindonesia137]

Got to only 7mins in.....$150 USD e/a p.p jez.......it's the principle, Bali's loss at the end of the day, it will more than likely be ditched, parked or 'revisited' when head of tourism change is due.

[@stanleystuart2008]

We will see how long that lasts they have an appetite for money

[@johnmcglashan7558]

Well said mate

[@alanmarshall560]

There already is the voa tax

[@alanmarshall560]

Just put the price up on the booze same as tourist tax

[@berwickcomputers]

To me it's a bit of a kick in the teeth that you keep referring to a better class of people of people with money. Families travel to Bali because it was cheap to take a family not because they had money.. What Bali will and have already is a bunch of rich kids with daddys money coming to Bail.. What Bali could end up with is no family's being able to afford to come to Bali.. Bali should concentrate on lawless behaviour and continue to deport and ban those that display bad behaviour not punish those that can just afford to take their family away for a week or two.

[@micpotato8158]

Why does anybody think the Bali governor can control the numbers entering Indonesia?

[@johnparise418]

Its a sex tourism hotspot like Colombia

[@MegaEasyliving]

Have they done away with the visa on arrival fees per person?

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

Not yet

[@gillian0105]

Are there western style toilets near beaches and restaurants? If not, how do older people, mainly women, cope with squat toilets? Asking for a friend. ;)

[@rayklein1125]

You don't have to squat. You can sit down. It's just not a long drop.

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

Yes in most tourist places there are good toilets

[@btkindonesia137]

loads of decent hotels nearby.

[@gillian0105]

@@rayklein1125 You go right ahead a sit on a squat toilet. I wont judge. :)

[@markmullenger3686]

Hey Muzza what is a Bogan?

[@libatalklieb5793]

Muzza is a prime example of one.

[@user-oi3mz8gs2c]

You should make your video in a quiet place.

[@lubyard6057]

Cap the numbers, make it more expensive so you don't have the yobos . Infrastructure Must be attended to by the Indonesian government. Why come from 1 Rat race to another. I went to Bali, once or twice a year from the early 80s till the bombs. It was changing then, and I really Have no wish to revisit now.

[@anna_m59]

That was a bad comparison with Europe, mate! 😢

[@tonyf7997]

Cheap prices attract a different class of tourist. Last time in Dubai in a six star resort we did not see one badly behaved tourist surprise surprise 😂😂😂😂

[@stanleystuart2008]

Limiting the numbers don't change an attitude lol

[@Kimmyvee1971]

Are you saying, it’s gone from $55 aud to $200 Aud? Holiday in the NT it QLD. Family of 5 will be $1000 what a joke 😊

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

Not in yet, just being considered

[@alvinkoh5556]

Aussies are to be blamed for misbehaving mostly. They have a really bad reputation overseas.

[@Jung1981giggles]

I didn’t really see that many bogans when I was in Bali last time , it’s more the Europeans now that are loud and drive without the helmets

[@metaverseplayer]

Those are the bogans 🥴

[@Jung1981giggles]

@@metaverseplayer lol nah there just a bunch a f..k w.ts

[@user-oi3mz8gs2c]

Bali should learn from Bhutan.

[@doradosurfcharters]

Where bali goanna be in 100 years😂probably covered in volcanic ash or tsunami

[@mukeshmittal699]

Gud ,should increase it to 200 usd

[@mountainconstructions]

Won't effect me at all 😉

[@bradleyellement3364]

How about these yobbos get kicked out of Bali and black list them longer each time they get kicked out

[@aliciamathers4186]

They could do kids for free

[@peterbez3356]

Wow you can waffle on with no substance

[@peterschipper6614]

when covit closed down bali they winged now they going to closed tourism

[@cathyfulford593]

What makes dringos think it is ok to act like an idiot in another country when guaranteed they wouldn't do the same inOz!

[@stanleystuart2008]

Shit that's most of my comments deleted

[@andrewmaplesden1329]

I agree that there shouldn't be a $150 tax as it will be hard on families or retires as it will be too expensive. Also Muzza can we get your email address so we can catch up when we come up in August

[@sproket168]

This hard line approach is so bad for you guys. They whinge and winded when we stopped coming over because of the spicy cough. Now only some can come over. We might stop the alcoholic as well by the way AND you can sleep in the same room as you long term girlfriend because your not married. Lol good luck with that. Dont even think about smoking a joint or or we'll jail you for years. Sounds like a lovely holiday. Whats next week's video muzza.