Bali, also known as the Island of the Gods, has always been a favored destination for international travelers. Despite global challenges and a significant decrease in travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism in Bali is once again thriving. Recent figures from the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Bali, indicate a record-breaking rebound. The first half of 2023 saw 2.37 million foreign tourists grace Bali's shores, marking an astounding increase of 533.6 percent compared to the same period in 2022, when only 374 thousand tourists visited the island.
To put this into perspective, throughout the entire year of 2022, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office recorded a total of 2,176,004 foreigners entering Bali via the airport. The influx of visitors during the first six months of 2023 has already surpassed this figure, painting an optimistic picture for the rest of the year.
The Top 10
Analyzing the data further reveals the top ten countries contributing to this tourism surge in Bali. Australia leads the pack with a massive 605 thousand visitors. The rest of the list comprises India (216 thousand), the United States (121 thousand), the United Kingdom (119 thousand), Singapore (113 thousand), China (106 thousand), Malaysia (100 thousand), South Korea (98 thousand), Germany (87 thousand), and Russia (85 thousand).
Regarding visa types, most travelers - 1.92 million to be precise - used a visa on arrival or an electronic visa on arrival. Additionally, 324 thousand tourists utilized the free visit visa facility (BVK), while 62 thousand arrived with visit visas.
The total immigration crossings served by Ngurah Rai Bali Immigration Office in the first half of 2023 reached a staggering 5.16 million people.
Encouraged by this influx and the steady state of the Covid-19 pandemic globally, the Provincial Government of Bali has set an ambitious target. The goal is to welcome 4.5 million foreign tourists throughout 2023. Given the current pace, this target appears well within reach.
With more visitors flocking to Bali, it's clear that the allure of the Island of the Gods remains as compelling as ever.
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