Gianyar, Jan. 2 -- The Bali Provincial Government plans to begin screening incoming international tourists by verifying the adequacy of their financial resources as a prerequisite for entry starting in 2026.

"One aspect of quality tourism is the amount of money in visitors' savings accounts over the past three months," Bali Governor Wayan Koster said in Gianyar on Thursday (Jan 1).

In addition to checking financial capacity, Koster said foreign tourists entering Bali will also be screened based on the intended length of stay and planned activities during their visit.

"This is to ensure everything is under control. When we travel to other countries, similar checks are applied, and we will implement the same approach, in line with polici...