Raja Ampat entry fee 2026, what you pay and how to pay online

Every visitor to Raja Ampat pays a tourism levy. The money goes towards protecting the reefs and villages you come to see, and in 2026 the amount changed. Here is what you need to know before you travel.

How much it costs

The Raja Ampat Regency tourism levy is set by Regent's Regulation 34/2025. It is charged per person.

• Foreign visitors pay IDR 1,000,000, around US$60.
• Indonesian citizens pay IDR 300,000.
• Children under 12 are exempt.

This is up from IDR 300,000 for foreign visitors and IDR 75,000 for Indonesians. The regulation only says per person and gives no one year validity like the old tag, so treat the levy as valid for a single visit.

The marine park permit

On top of the regency levy, the Raja Ampat marine conservation area has its own entry permit. Several dive operators reported in 2026 that the two together come to around IDR 2,000,000 for foreign visitors. The figure can change, so check the current amount on SIPARI before you pay.

How to pay

Regent's Regulation 33/2025 requires every visitor to register on SIPARI Raja Ampat (sipari-rajaampat.id) before entering and to pay there by card or another cashless method.

• Enter your details as they appear in your passport, along with your travel plans.
• Pay with one of the cashless options on the site.
• Keep the receipt on your phone and print a copy too. Signal on the islands often drops.

Your receipt may be checked at Waisai harbour, by your homestay host, or by your dive operator. If you are joining a liveaboard, ask whether the boat handles the levy for you.

Where the money goes

According to the Raja Ampat Regency government, levy revenue is split three ways. 60 percent goes to regional income, 15 percent to tourism development at village level, and 25 percent to management, including sea and land patrols, coral reef restoration and waste management.

Regent Orideko Burdam said local communities have protected Raja Ampat's natural wealth for years while seeing very little of the money tourism brings. The new rates are meant to correct that imbalance.

The levy and DAMPIER prices

Homestay, diving and trip prices on DAMPIER do not include the tourism levy. You pay it yourself on SIPARI before arrival, so the money goes straight to the regency with no middleman. The DAMPIER Planner reminds you about it while you plan your trip.

Common questions

Can I pay on arrival? The rules ask you to register and pay before entering. Do not count on paying cash at the harbour.

Do children pay? Children under 12 are exempt, but it is best to register them with your group anyway.

Rates can change at any time, and SIPARI is the official source. This article was updated on 5 October 2026.