Permits, Park Fees & New Rules for Rinca & Komodo

Park regulation changed meaningfully in Komodo National Park across 2024–2026, and a lot of older content online still describes the pre-2024 system. This page covers the regulatory picture across the whole park — for the detailed fee breakdown specific to Rinca, see our dedicated Rinca Island entrance fee guide, which uses the exact same figures as this page.

Where Komodo National Park’s Regulations Sit Legally

As a national park managed under Indonesia’s forestry and conservation ministry, Komodo National Park’s fee structure is set through national government regulation rather than local or provincial rulemaking — which is exactly why PP No. 36/2024 applies uniformly across every entry point rather than varying by which specific area of the park you’re visiting. This is a meaningful difference from how some tourism fees work in Indonesia, where local or regional authorities can set independent rates for a given site.

What Is PP No. 36/2024?

Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah) No. 36/2024, effective 30 October 2024, replaced the previous patchwork of park tariffs with one national rate structure applied consistently across every entry point in Komodo National Park — Loh Buaya (Rinca), Loh Liang (Komodo Island), and Padar. The regulation sets non-tax state revenue (PNBP) rates for park entry:

Source: Balai Taman Nasional Komodo official tariff page (archived copy, 11 Feb 2026 — the live page is currently returning a server error), current as of August 2026.

The Ranger/Guide Fee Requirement

On top of the PNBP entrance fee, every visitor group is required to trek with a certified park ranger, at a fee of approximately IDR 150,000 per group of 1–5 people. This applies park-wide, not just at Rinca — independent, unguided trekking is not permitted anywhere inside the park’s tourism zones, primarily for visitor safety around wild Komodo dragons.

SiOra: The Mandatory Booking System

Since April 2026, advance online reservation through the SiOra platform (siora.id) has been required to visit any part of Komodo National Park, including Rinca. Launched by the park authority on 7 July 2025, SiOra replaced walk-up ticket counters park-wide, integrating e-ticketing with park zone navigation, multi-language visitor information, and online permit applications for activities such as research, commercial photography, and drone use. See our step-by-step SiOra booking guide for how the reservation process actually works.

The Park-Wide Visitor Quota

Komodo National Park caps total visitors at 1,000 per day across the entire park, split into three scheduled sessions. This is a single park-wide figure covering Rinca, Komodo Island, and Padar combined — it is not a separate quota assigned to any one island, despite how it’s sometimes described online.

What Changed From the Old System?

Other Permits Managed Through SiOra

Beyond standard visitor entry, SiOra also handles online permit applications for activities that require separate authorization inside the park — commercial photography, drone use, and research access among them. If your trip involves any of these, apply through the SiOra platform ahead of time rather than assuming it’s covered by a standard entrance ticket.

Why Did the Regulation Change?

The shift to PP No. 36/2024 and the subsequent SiOra requirement addressed problems that had built up under the older system: inconsistent tariffs that varied confusingly by location, walk-up ticketing that made accurate visitor counts against the park’s conservation-driven quota difficult, and informal ticket-scalping around gate counters. Consolidating the fee structure and moving booking online was presented by the park authority as a way to give conservation and quota management a firmer, more measurable basis than gate-counter estimates allowed.

Who Does This Regulation Affect?

PP No. 36/2024 and the SiOra requirement apply to every visitor entering the park’s tourism zones — independent travelers, those booking through tour operators, day-trippers, and multi-day liveaboard guests alike. There is no separate exemption category for any of these groups under the published tariff structure. Tour operators themselves are affected differently in a practical sense: they now need to manage SiOra reservations as part of itinerary planning rather than relying on gate-side flexibility, which is part of why some operators build more lead time into their booking process than they did before 2026.

How to Verify You Have Current Information

Regulations and platforms do get updated, so before relying on any fee or process described here or elsewhere, check the date on what you’re reading, cross-reference the figure against the official tariff page (archived copy, 11 Feb 2026 — the live page is currently returning a server error) directly if it’s a significant part of your budget, and ask your tour operator to confirm current requirements as part of booking rather than relying solely on any single web page, including this one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current entrance fee regulation for Komodo National Park?

Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024, effective 30 October 2024, sets a flat IDR 250,000 fee for foreign visitors and IDR 50,000/75,000 (weekday/weekend) for Indonesian citizens, applied park-wide.

Is the entrance fee the same at Rinca, Komodo Island, and Padar?

Yes. PP 36/2024 applies one consistent tariff structure across all three.

When did SiOra become mandatory?

Advance online booking through SiOra became mandatory for park visits in April 2026, following the platform’s launch in July 2025.

What is the park-wide visitor quota?

1,000 visitors per day across the entire park, split into three sessions — not a separate number for any single island.

Do you still need a ranger/guide fee on top of the entrance fee?

Yes, approximately IDR 150,000 per group of 1–5 people, required park-wide for safety around wild Komodo dragons.

Can you get permits for drone or commercial photography through SiOra?

Yes, SiOra includes online permit services for activities like research, commercial photography, and drone use.

Does PP No. 36/2024 apply to all of Indonesia’s national parks?

No. This regulation specifically sets tariffs for Komodo National Park; other Indonesian national parks may operate under separate fee structures.

Who enforces the SiOra booking requirement on the ground?

Park rangers check reservations at each entry point (Loh Buaya for Rinca, Loh Liang for Komodo Island) before allowing a group to proceed with a trek.

Are there separate regulations for commercial tour operators versus independent travelers?

The PNBP fee structure and SiOra requirement apply the same way regardless of how you book; what differs is that licensed operators typically handle the reservation and permit logistics as part of their service, which independent travelers must otherwise manage themselves.

Is there a way to check for future regulation changes before you travel?

Check the official tariff page directly close to your travel date, or ask your tour operator to confirm current requirements as part of finalizing your booking.

Does the regulation cover conservation zones outside the standard tourism trek routes?

PP No. 36/2024 specifically addresses visitor entry tariffs for the park’s tourism-use areas; core conservation zones remain closed to general tourism regardless of fee structure, and no separate published tariff applies to areas outside standard visitor access covered by this regulation.

Last updated: 25 August 2026. Source: Balai Taman Nasional Komodo official tariff page (archived copy, 11 Feb 2026 — the live page is currently returning a server error).

Planning a Rinca-specific visit? See our full Rinca Island entrance fee breakdown, or book a Komodo boat tour with Komodo Luxury, with permits handled for you.

Related Rinca Island Guides

• Can You Fly a Drone on Rinca Island? Rules & Permits
• Guides on Rinca Island: Languages, Fees & What They Do
• Anchoring & Mooring Rules around Rinca Island

Quick Facts & Related Questions

• Underneath the fee changes, four rules have not moved: book your visit through SiOra in advance, stay with your licensed ranger at all times, keep the required distance from any dragon, and follow the park’s drone and anchoring restrictions.