The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has launched a new reporting service for all accommodation providers in the country, including in Bali. The system is known as the Foreigner Supervision Application (APOA) and is designed to ‘optimize the surveillance’ of foreigners in the country. In a media statement, the Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement, …
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As Indonesia prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and as Bali is getting ready to also observe the holy day of Nyepi, tourists on the island are being reminded that business hours will be different for the coming week or so. Opening hours for businesses and government offices will be changing to accommodate holiday time, including …
Bali Immigration teams have issued updates about the latest round of deportations from the island. The deportations come as a warning to foreigners who may be unclear about immigration law to get up to speed, and as a deterrent to those considering breaking the rules. A British man, known by his initials KSM, has been …
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has launched an investigation into ‘problematic’ foreign investment companies that are sponsoring hundreds of visas for foreigners in the country, many of whom are in Bali. The investigation comes as Indonesia’s Immigration teams look to crack down on visa violations and close loopholes in the law. During a press …
A Norwegian tourist has been swiftly deported from Bali after he was caught hiking Munt Agung without a guide. Local legislation stipulates that it is mandatory for hikers, whether Indonesian or international tourists, to be accompanied by a guide on the trails of the sacred volcano. A 41-year-old Norwegian man, known by his initials BG, …
Foreigners in Bali who are operating on the wrong side of the law are being found out evermore quickly by immigration officials. The arrest of four foreigners this week on suspicion of working on tourist visas comes as a stark warning to foreigners who are considering overstepping the mark of their visa permits. Bali Immigration …
Bali’s Police Chief Inspector General, Daniel Adityajaya, has issued a strict warning to consulates based in Bali. He is calling for international support in helping improve tourist behavior by increasing the level of communication on provincial laws and cultural customs. The plea comes just days after the province confirmed the imminent deportation of six foreigners …
It is clear that Bali Immigration teams are not playing around when it comes to catching and holding to account foreigners who have been found to be abusing the visa system in the country. Bali’s Denpasar Immigration Office has just confirmed the arrest of six foreigners found to be violating the conditions of their visas …
Immigration Indonesia has just released a series of new hints and tips to help foreigners ensure that their visa applications do not get denied due to avoidable mistakes. As Indonesia has moved its visa application process online, it is easier than ever for foreigners to make their own applications without the assistance of a visa …
Tourists who have traveled to Bali over the last few years have spoken to an online community group about their experiences with the Bali Immigration Office. The as-yet formally investigated and anonymously reported messages feature serious accusations that suggest that corruption and extortion are commonplace within the Bali Immigration Office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai …
When the Directorate General of Immigration announced the launch of the new Golden Visa policy back in 2024, there were high hopes that the new residency permit would make it easier for digital nomads to immigrate to the country. However, the latest figures show that very few foreigners have even made an application from Bali. …
Bali is renewing its commitment to cracking down on foreigners working on tourist visas. The updates come after an Indian national was arrested at Bali Airport, suspected of breaking the conditions of his visa and working as a tour guide and tourist driver in the province. Tensions are running high in the tourism sector with …