Every diver entering Raja Ampat pays two separate charges: the marine park conservation card and the regency visitor entry ticket. The Raja Ampat marine park fee for foreign tourists is IDR 1,000,000 per person per year, with children under 12 exempt, under Southwest Papua Governor Regulation No. 32 of 2024, as listed by the Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority (checked 2026-09-16). Confirm the entry ticket amount at booking.
Every figure on this page is dated 2026, drawn from the published regulations and fee summaries named below, and subject to change. Confirm the current rate at booking.
What are the two Raja Ampat fees in 2026?
Since 1 January 2026, everyone entering Raja Ampat pays two separate charges, and divers often mix them up.
The first is the marine park conservation card. Its formal name is the Tarif Layanan Pemeliharaan Jasa Lingkungan (TLPJL), administered by the Raja Ampat Marine Park Authority (BLUD UPTD). The Raja Ampat marine park fee for foreign tourists is IDR 1,000,000 per person per year under Southwest Papua Governor Regulation No. 32 of 2024, in force since 30 December 2024, as listed by the Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority (checked 2026-09-16). The Raja Ampat marine park fee for Indonesian tourists is IDR 500,000 per person per year, or IDR 250,000 for Papua-area ID holders from outside Southwest Papua and IDR 150,000 for Southwest Papua ID holders, under Southwest Papua Governor Regulation No. 32 of 2024, as listed by the Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority (checked 2026-09-16).
The second is the Raja Ampat Regency visitor entry ticket, introduced by Regent Regulation (Perbup) 34/2025 and effective from 1 January 2026. It covers one visit only; confirm the current amount at booking.
| Fee | Foreign visitor | Indonesian citizen | Validity | Who collects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine park conservation card (TLPJL) | IDR 1,000,000 per person per year | IDR 500,000 per person per year (IDR 250,000 for Papua-area ID holders from outside Southwest Papua; IDR 150,000 for Southwest Papua ID holders) | 12 months; children under 12 exempt | Raja Ampat Marine Park Authority (BLUD UPTD), West Papua Province |
| Regency visitor entry ticket (Perbup 34/2025) | Confirm at booking | Confirm at booking | One visit only | Raja Ampat Regency government |
| Misool conservation contribution | Set locally | Set locally | Per Misool visit, where applied | Co-managed Misool conservation area |
In practice, permits are usually processed by your operator, who adds the charges to your bill per guest.
How much will a diver actually pay per trip?
It depends on nationality and whether you already hold a valid card. The conservation card is charged per person per year, children under 12 are exempt from it, and the entry ticket is charged per visit, so ask your operator to itemise both for each guest.
Park fees are one line in the wider diving tour cost, which also covers flights into Sorong, the crossing to Waisai, boat days and dive packages.
Do fees apply if you only join a single day dive?
Yes. The charges are per guest, diver or not, even on one day trip out of Waisai. A snorkelling partner or a parent who stays on deck pays the same as the person in a wetsuit.
Certification level makes no difference either. An Open Water diver kept to 18-20 m on lower-current reefs near Waisai pays exactly what an Advanced Open Water diver pays to drift Cape Kri or Blue Magic.
How do fees show up in day-tour, dive-and-stay and liveaboard quotes?
| Format | Typical quote basis | How fees usually appear | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day dive tour from Waisai or Sorong | Per person: boat, guide, dives | Added per guest; permits often processed by the operator | Are both fees on the invoice, or payable on the day? |
| Dive-and-stay with a partner dive centre | Per night room plus dive package | Collected with the package or on arrival | Who processes my card, and do I keep the original? |
| Dive liveaboard (cabin or whole vessel) | Per night, often “all-inclusive” | Usually charged separately from the base price | Does all-inclusive exclude park, regency and Misool charges? |
Komodo Luxury is a boat and tour operator rather than a PADI dive centre; diving on its Raja Ampat programmes is guided by licensed partner dive centres and dive masters. Its Raja Ampat luxury dive liveaboards are quoted on request for the specific vessel, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions. Even on an all-inclusive charter, fees for every guest add up, so expect to see them as their own line.
Is the fee likely to rise again in 2027?
Check the current rate with your operator at booking rather than relying on an older figure.
Capacity matters too. A 2026 travel-calendar article cites a planning ceiling of around 5,000 permits per month. December to February brings 30-40 m visibility and manta high season at Manta Sandy, and those are also the busiest weeks. Guides advise booking liveaboards and luxury packages 4-6 months ahead for October-April travel.
Where does the conservation money go?
Levy revenue funds patrols, moorings, reef rehabilitation and waste management. Manta Sandy in the Dampier Strait is a managed cleaning station where patrols enforce no-touch, no-chase rules and keep groups off the station itself.
That protection has a reason: Raja Ampat holds the highest recorded reef-fish diversity on earth. Misool’s conservation area in the south is co-managed and may add its own contribution and daily diver caps, so southern itineraries can carry an extra line.
How can divers avoid paying twice or coming up short?
A few habits save money and friction:
- Keep your card or receipt for 12 months. A second trip inside that window needs only the regency entry ticket.
- Carry your passport or Indonesian ID. Nationality decides which rate applies.
- Get fees in writing per guest, separate from boat, room and dive charges.
- Ask about Misool if the route heads south, since caps and contributions there are set locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay the Raja Ampat marine park fee again if I return within 12 months?
Not the conservation card. The Raja Ampat marine park fee for foreign tourists is IDR 1,000,000 per person per year, with children under 12 exempt, under Southwest Papua Governor Regulation No. 32 of 2024, as listed by the Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority (checked 2026-09-16). Keep your card with your passport. The regency entry ticket is different: it is charged for every visit under Perbup 34/2025, so a second trip within the year still carries the entry ticket. Confirm at booking.
Is the marine park fee included in an all-inclusive Raja Ampat liveaboard price?
Usually not. Raja Ampat liveaboards typically list the conservation card and regency entry ticket separately from the base rate, even when meals and diving are bundled. Ask for fees as a per-guest line on your written quote, including any Misool contribution.
Are children exempt from both Raja Ampat fees?
Only one exemption is clearly published. Children under 12 do not pay the marine park conservation card, according to 2026 fee summaries. The regency entry ticket under Perbup 34/2025 has no child rate in the summaries available. Budget the ticket for each child and ask your operator to confirm before paying.