By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7 million international arrivals. While the vast majority of visitors to the province obey the law and honor local culture, there is always a small minority who commit major violations and cause problems to local community members and tarnish the island’s image. Any tourist …
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Bali is one of the most culturally generous destinations on earth. As an island where traditional culture is a living, breathing part of everyday life rather than a relic of the past, Bali actively invites tourists to engage with its culture and experience the local way of life firsthand. This is one of the biggest …
Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia …
While international travel is beginning to stabilise following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, tourists in Bali are still advised to stay alert for last-minute flight changes. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport was one of the many transport hubs affected by airspace closures in the UAE and Qatar. As a result …
The airspace closure across the Middle East has triggered travel chaos worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded and awaiting further instruction, as many countries are issuing evacuation orders for citizens currently in the Middle East. Bali is no exception. With tourists stranded due to flight cancellations, Indonesian immigration is stepping in to make …
The abuse and misuse of visas by foreigners in Bali is one of the most frequent immigration issues we report on here at The Bali Sun. While Indonesia is an incredibly welcoming and friendly country, the immigration system is no joke and is to be treated with the utmost respect. Foreigners found violating the conditions …
Did you know that the arrivals process for Bali has changed in September 2025? Here at The Bali Sun, we are here to give our readers the latest immigration and travel information so that tourists and travellers can enjoy a safe and comfortable trip to Bali. It has come to our attention that some of …
Bali has announced plans to introduce financial checks on tourists visiting the island. The plans come as provincial leaders want to ensure that only high-quality, high-spending tourists visit the island, as a measure to help conserve local culture and the environment. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to check the financial status of all …
It’s only the first working week of 2026, and the Bali Provincial Government is already setting fresh precedents for the year ahead. Bali has long been on a mission to attract more high-quality tourists, and with his most recent announcement, Bali Governor Wayan Koster has explained how he plans to ensure only high-spending and respectful …
Tourists in Bali this festive season who are due to make visa extension applications or need to access immigration services must be up to date on office closures. Both Christmas and New Year are public holidays in Indonesia, and as a result, government services close during the joint annual leave period. Tourists in Bali must …
It will soon be easier than ever to arrange a visa extension appointment with the Indonesian Immigration in Bali. Indonesia Immigration has been on a mission to create a gold standard service for both residents and foreigners, and teams will soon open Immigration Lounges in shopping malls. The trial Immigration Lounge was held as a …
Indonesia has just launched a game-changing new immigration checkpoint system. The Indonesian Immigration is working to roll out its All Indonesia immigration protocol, which is set to bring huge benefits to both international and domestic travellers. Elements of the new All Indonesia program are already affecting Bali tourists. Indonesia Immigration has just launched its new …