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 …
Immigration
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 …
Tourists traveling to Bali, as well as any destination in Indonesia, are now required to use the new digital arrivals card system. The All Indonesia application system has been in trial for just over a month, and as of October 1st, it is now mandatory for all travelers arriving at all international airports and harbors. …
Tourists visiting Bali’s top resort areas must be prepared to be stopped by immigration officers. As part of a province-wide mission, Immigration Task Force Officers have been deployed to patrol ares like Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Legian, and Canggu to check on the immigration status of holidaymakers. In the first quarter of 2025, Indonesian Immigration reported …
A new honorary consulate looks set to open in Bali. Governor Wayan Koster has this week met with the Georgian Ambassador to discuss establishing an honorary consulate in the province. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has shared his enthusiasm with the Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia, Tornike Nozadze, for opening an honorary consulate on the island. An …