Immigration in Indonesia can be a confusing space to navigate. From eVisas to Hybrid Extension Applications, from Stay Permits to Global Citizen Residency, there is a whole heap of terminology to get up to speed with. This is why at The Bali Sun we share regular updates summarising Indonesian Immigration policies, as well as the …
Tourism
Badung Regency is by far Bali’s busiest tourism region. If you don’t know the area by this name as a Bali Sun reader, you’ll certainly know the regency’s top resort destinations. Badung Regency is home to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. Although there is still a month left of 2025, everyone …
The Bali Sun is always ahead of the curve, and while everyone is thinking about Christmas vacation plans, we are already looking ahead to 2026. Next year, we know that travel trends are going to change in Bali, and one big shift will be towards multi-stop vacations in Indonesia, all starting in Bali. Indonesia’s Ministry …
Bali’s allure as a travel destination may be focused on sun, sea, and sand, but travel data shows that island-lovers are adding an extra ’s’ into the mix. That extra ’s’ stands for shopping, and holidaymakers are not holding back from filling their suitcases during their trips to Bali. In light of new travel data …
It is getting increasingly easy to travel to Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we think this is nothing but good news! With more flight connections to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, tourists have more options to travel at times that suit them, and ticket prices are more competitive too. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah …
Following accusations that the tides of plastic trash washing up on Bali’s beaches can be traced back to East Java, Indonesian leaders are launching an investigation. During the rainy season in Bali, tonnes upon tonnes of ocean debris and inorganic waste washed up on Bali’s busiest tourist beaches. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Governor of …
With Christmas just a few weeks away, teams at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are already increasing security efforts and putting seasonal logistical operations into place. Over the festive season, Bali typically welcomes an additional 1 million tourists. While Indonesia is a majority Muslim nation, and Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he will establish a new provincial law to help protect the island’s coastal regions from environmentally damaging tourist developments. Governor Koster has long been vocal about his intention to crack down on tourism development that threatens Balinese culture and the local landscape. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has publicly …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, is constantly working to promote lesser-visited regions of the country and seeking new ways to inspire travellers to explore familiar destinations in new ways. Over the last few months, Wonderful Indonesia has been sharing new itinerary ideas with prospective travelers, and these journeys are seriously wanderlust-inducing. The latest travel …
Tourists traveling in Indonesia are being issued with urgent updates as Mount Semeru in East Java erupted twice in the last 24 hours. Mount Semeru is now on the highest alert warning after erupting huge plumes of volcanic ash 8.5km into the air. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, 20th November, Mount Semeru Observation Post Officer, Yadi …
Everyone has heard of the MICHELIN Guide, most famous for its MICHELIN Star awards for the world’s best restaurants. In 2025, the MICHELIN Guide launched a new MICHELIN Keys award for the finest hotels in the world as listed in the guide. In this inaugural year, Indonesia’s best hotels have been awarded 33 MICHELIN Keys, including …
Bali is seeking to ensure that only culturally respectful and legally obliging foreigners visit and do business in the province. While criminally minded and disrespectful foreigners make up a tiny percentage of the millions of international arrivals in Bali each year, the government wants to do more to ensure order is maintained. Bali Governor Wayan …