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The team in charge of one of Bali’s most popular beaches has confirmed major updates to the way in which they will be running things moving forward. Pandawa Beach, best known for its sheer limestone cliffs and vast expanses of white sand, has seen a huge spike in popularity in the last 18 months, resulting …

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Local communities and tourists in Bali are raising serious concerns about the construction and preservation work underway on the cliffs at Pura Luhur Uluwatu. Regency government leaders have committed to ensuring vital perseveration work is completed on cracks that have appeared in the cliff beneath Uluwatu Temple, but as work gets underway, Bali lovers are …

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Leaders in Bali are looking into new ways to diversify and refine tourism in the province as many tourism stakeholders increasingly frustrated with the mass tourism movement. Experts have come together to discuss ways in which tourism can benefit travelers, businesses, and the wider community in new ways.  A new tourism body has been created …

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The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been vocal about his commitment to promoting lesser-visited regions of Bali to tourists. As part of a mission to avoid overtourism in the south, combat a homogenized public image of the diverse island province, and crack down on low-quality tourism development, Minister Uno is …

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Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued renewed warnings to foreigners who wish to travel to destinations like Bali on tourist visas and attempt to conduct work activities. Minister Uno has promised ’firm action’ against those who break the conditions of their visas.  Minister Uno confirmed that immigration teams will not …

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Since Director General Silmy Karim was appointed to his post in 2023, the Indonesian Immigration Office has been on a mission to level up its services for both Indonesian citizens and foreigners. From new visa categories to improved online services and now even more efficient communication, it is clear that Karim is sticking to his …

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Leaders in Bali have confirmed that they are waiting for approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to permit the opening of a new Russian Consulate General in the province. Russia already has an embassy in Jakarta, but a Consulate General and their office would serve commercial affairs and support citizens in conducting immigration-related processes …

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A huge fire has devastated a villa complex in the heart of Bali’s busy resort of Seminyak. On Thursday evening the fire broke out around 10 pm and within 30-minutes flames had engulfed the entire villa complex with the scene visible throughout the resort of Seminyak and beyond. There have been no reported casualties.  While …

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The coastal resort of Sanur is about to enter whole new era. In late 2024 Sanur will welcome the formal opening of the new Bali International Hospital. This will mark a new chapter for the quaint coastal retreat as one of Asia’s leading medical tourism hubs.  As leaders work to strike the right balance between …

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The long-awaited Golden Visa for Indonesia has now officially launched. With applications having been open for some time, the first official Golden Visa has been granted. This new visa policy is set to make it easier for foreigners to invest in building a life in Indonesia, including in popular provinces like Bali.  The Golden Visa …

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Bali Immigration has released updated figures for deportations and refusals of entry to Indonesia. The stats make for interesting reading and can help Bali tourists stay on the right side of the law by not making the same mistakes as fellow travelers. While many deportations have been carried out on foreigners who have carried out …

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Leaders in Bali are calling on the government to help subsidize flight tickets for international tourists, making a vacation on the islands more affordable. The news comes as Ministers have confirmed they are introducing new policies to reduce the rising costs airlines face for touching down in the country.  Speaking to a reporter, the Deputy …

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