"We have a responsibility to ensure that every listing on our platform operates within the legal frameworks of its local jurisdiction. Bali has been clear, and we are acting accordingly."
DENPASAR, Bali - Airbnb today confirmed the enforcement of a compliance sweep across its Bali listings, following the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism's regulatory deadline of March 31, 2026. Properties that failed to obtain or demonstrate valid tourism business licensing have been suspended from Airbnb's platform as of this morning.
The enforcement directly follows Governor Wayan Koster's "Quality Tourism Regulation" and a formal request to online travel agencies to remove unlicensed or tax non-compliant accommodation listings from their platforms. Airbnb worked alongside Indonesian authorities throughout the first quarter of 2026 to notify hosts and provide a compliance pathway.
What This Means for Hosts
Affected hosts will receive an individual notification via email and the Airbnb app. Listings will remain invisible to guests and unavailable for booking until the host submits the required documentation through the dedicated Host Compliance Portal.
Required documents include NIB business registration, KBLI 55193 accommodation classification, NPWPD regional tax identification, and applicable PBG or SLF building safety certificates.
"This is not a punitive action against hosts. It is a structural alignment with Indonesia's effort to formalize tourism and ensure fair contribution from all accommodation providers."
Airbnb Asia Pacific Policy Director
Timeline of Enforcement
Context: Bali's Push for Quality Tourism
This enforcement follows years of growing concern from Balinese authorities about the proliferation of informal, unlicensed accommodation. The island welcomed over 6 million international visitors in 2025, generating significant pressure on infrastructure, culture, and taxation systems.
Airbnb has been in active dialogue with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the Bali Provincial Government since mid-2025. The company had previously resisted blanket enforcement, preferring to educate hosts. Following the Ministry's formal instruction in January 2026, Airbnb committed to full enforcement by the March 31 deadline.
Resources for Affected Hosts
Airbnb has established a dedicated Bali Compliance Support team reachable via the in-app Help Center. A step-by-step guide to obtaining the required Indonesian business licenses is available in English, French, and Bahasa Indonesia in the Host Resource Center.