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 …
Immigration
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 …
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 …
Indonesia has just issued a landmark new policy that will create life-changing benefits for foreigners who have deep ties to the country, including provinces like Bali. It is not possible for Indonesian nationals to hold dual citizenship, which is why so many people with mixed ancestry opt for their citizenship with the strongest passport, leaving …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that it has opened two new offices in Bali. The intention is to ‘strengthen oversight’ of foreigners in the province as well as to provide immigration services to local residents. The two new offices are located in Tabanan and Klungkung, two areas that are gaining popularity …
Tourists in Bali’s Canggu are reminded that Immigration Task Force Officers will be conducting regular spot checks in the area. Officers have been deployed across Bali’s top tourism resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Ubud, to ensure tourists do not violate their visa conditions or engage in criminal activity. Canggu is one of Bali’s busiest …
Tourists staying in Bali’s Ubud have been subject to spot checks from Immigration Officers and local community organizers. Immigration teams from the Denpasar Immigration Office conducted spot checks in central Ubud as well as villages around the popular tourism hotspot. Denpasar Immigration has shared video footage of teams conducting spot checks on tourists and foreigners …