It has always been the case that foreign nationals in Indonesia must carry their identification and stay permit documents with them at all times. However, over the year, this is something that both immigration and security officials and foreigners have become more relaxed about. Not only is this a legal requirement, but immigration officers are …
Immigration
The launch of the new All Indonesia application aimed to make it easier and more straightforward for tourists to manage their pre-arrival paperwork for travel to Indonesia. However, the new system has left some Bali tourists confused as to what is expected of them prior to arrival. The new All Indonesia application is exclusively for …
Tourists in Bali are under increasing surveillance by immigration authorities. Following a rise in the number of visa violations detected by the Indonesian Immigration Agency earlier this year, new policies are in place to keep a close eye on tourists, travellers, digital nomads, and expats across the country. In early August 2025, the Indonesian Minister …
Indonesia’s Immigration Teams have been increasing surveillance on tourists to Bali over the last six months. With Bali Immigration teams recording an alarming spike in the number of violations in the first quarter of 2025, officials were clear that the situation needed to be brought under control. Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. Considered to …
Bali’s new immigration patrol units have been spotted on deployment in the popular tourist resort of Legian. In early August, the Indonesian Minister for Immigration announced that he had ordered the Bali Regional Immigration Patrol Task Force to get to work cracking down on unruly foreigners on the island. Bali is on track to welcome …
The Indonesian Minister for Immigration, Agus Andrianto, has confirmed that he has ordered the deployment of the Bali Regional Immigration Patrol Task Force, known as Satgas. The task force will be deployed in top tourism destinations across the province to crack down on unruly tourists visiting the island. Speaking to reporters, Minister Andrianto explained that …
Tourists, business travelers, digital nomads, and expats have been issued with updated guidance on the difference between visas and stay permits by the Indonesian Immigration Office. Most tourists visiting Indonesia, including tourism hotspots like Bali, require an eVisa on Arrival, but there are many options to explore. Indonesia Immigration is always publishing updated advice and …
Indonesian Immigration has issued updated guidance for tourists traveling to the country, including popular destinations such as Bali. As volcanic activity increases across Indonesia, and as emergencies and accidents can occur in the blink of an eye, tourists are encouraged to be informed about Indonesia’s visa rules, including the Emergency Stay Permit. All tourists entering …
Indonesia has confirmed that it has updated its list of visitor visa exemptions. This updated list includes 15 countries whose citizens and passport holders are permitted to enter Indonesia for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. Indonesia Immigration has stated, “Citizens from selected countries are now granted visa-free entry into Indonesia. You may …
Immigration leaders in Bali have issued updates on the last round of deportations from the province. The deportations of foreign nationals come just as new immigration policies take effect, changing the way tourists can extend their socio-cultural visas. Officials from Bali’s Singaraja Immigration Office have confirmed the deportation of a 75-year-old German citizen, known by …
Tourists, digital nomads, and long-stay visitors to Bali and all regions of Indonesia are being reminded that new visa extension protocols took effect in May 2025. The new policies have brought about significant changes in the way Indonesia’s socio-cultural visas can be extended to foreigners, and these changes are already causing confusion. Effective from May …
Senators in Bali are once again calling for tougher action against tourists and foreign nationals who break the law and misbehave in the province. The calls come after top Bali senators met with the top-ranking officers from the Bali Police to discuss new strategies for dealing with unruly foreigners on the island. The meeting was …