India, March 26 -- Tourists in Bali will now have to be mindful of an extra set of behavioural rules just announced by the Indonesian island and province. The Bali Provincial government has released new and updated guidelines, published in Circular Letter (SE) Number 7 of 2025, which are both a request and a warning: Bali welcomes visitors, but not at the expense of its traditions, laws, or natural spaces.

Governor Wayan Koster, who is leading the effort to manage the effects of mass tourism in the region, has stressed that this circular will codify visitors' obligations, prohibitions, and penalties, leaving little room for ambiguity. Bali's new tourist rules are a serious effort by the government to ensure safe, respectful, and enjoyab...