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. …
Immigration
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 …
Tourists preparing for their 2025 vacation in Bali need to be ahead of the game. From the e-visa on arrival to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, there are a series of hoops tourists have to go through before they can touch down on the Island of the Gods. Although a little time-consuming, it’s far better …
The Indonesian Immigration Department has just announced an adjustment of its visa prices; some permits have been reduced, and others increased. Ranging from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival to the permanent stay permit for an unlimited period, the new payment system puts the visa costs at an incrementally increasing rate based on the length …
Bali Immigration has just launched a new cybercrime unit that will be tasked with monitoring the online and digital behavior of tourists in Bali in a bid to crack down on crime and violations of public order. The new Bali Immigration Cyber Unit was formally launched on November 4th, and the Head of the Ngurah …
Bali Immigration has issued updates on the latest round of deportations and investigations it has undertaken on foreigners in the province. Bali continues to crack down on tourists and expats breaking the law to any degree as part of a nationwide immigration offensive called Operation Jagratara. A 31-year-old Moroccan citizen was deported from Bali on …
Immigration teams in Indonesia have continued with their commitment to crack down on foreigners abusing the visa system in Bali Province. During a four-day sting operation between 12th – 15th November 2024, Indonesian Immigration teams investigated 687 foreigners around the country and arrested 14 individuals in Bali found to be breaking the conditions of their …
New figures released by the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office show that between January and October 2024, 942 foreigners were denied entry to Bali. In total, 5.3 million international arrivals were recorded as touching down in Denpasar, showing that Bali is on track to have a record-breaking year for tourism by the time the clock strikes …
Indonesia has appointed the International visa service provider VFS Global as its new visa application provider. The move will help streamline visa application services for those traveling to Indonesia. The mission is to enhance traveler convenience and attract more tourism and investment to Indonesia while making the visa application process as easy as possible. The …
Preparing to go on vacation can be a little stressful; there is a lot to think about and a lot to be easily distracted by. Have you got travel insurance? Have you arranged an airport pick-up? Does the dog sitter know where the spare key is?! Of all the checks and considerations tourists must complete …
Over the last few months, leaders in Indonesia have been reviewing visa categories for any potential loopholes or grey areas where foreigners have been able to abuse the country’s immigration system. There is an ongoing crackdown on foreigners abusing the visa-on-arrival program, as well as the pre-investment visa category, and now political leaders want to …
Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed the latest round of deportations to the media. Updates show that immigration’s commitment to cracking down on foreigners breaking the law and abusing the immigration system regarding visas and residency permits will be upheld in the long term. The latest round of deportations has seen citizens from Pakistan, Morocco, …