A major set of rule changes to the visa extension processing system has just been issued to tourists and long-stay visitors traveling to Bali and the Indonesian archipelago. Effective 29th May 2025 all visa applications must begin with online registration, followed by in-person document verification and biometrics at an Immigration Office. This new hybrid system …
Immigration
Bali Immigration teams have confirmed the rapid deportation of a Swiss national who was caught engaging in illegal fundraising activities on the island. Immigration teams across Indonesia are committed to cracking down on foreigners who engage in illegal activities and violate the conditions of their visas and residency permits. The Denpasar Immigration Office has confirmed …
Immigration teams in Bali are investigating three Australian nationals who are suspected of abusing their residency permits and visa conditions. The three foreigners are suspected of illegally operating an accommodation business while residing in Bali on retirement visas. In Indonesia, a visa is commonly referred to as a residency permit, even tourist visas upon arrival …
Bali is a destination that has tourists coming back for more. For those amongst us who have been to Bali before, you’ll know what we’re talking about. Over the years, how many people have you met who return year after year for their annual vacation, or who visit once for a holiday and return shortly …
We all want to be able to spend as much time as possible in Bali, right? A one or two-week vacation is just never long enough! Fortunately, for those who have the time, it is possible to stay in Bali as a tourist for up to 60 days at a time with the extended eVisa …
Indonesia Immigration has just issued a major new policy change that will help holidaymakers in Bali avoid vacation disasters. Every year, dozens of tourists are denied entry to their flights to Bali due to small passport damage. Indonesia Immigration has updated its policy so that tourists can now enter the country on a visa on …
Indonesia’s Immigration Offices are back up again after the national public holidays. Offices formally opened their doors again on the 8th of April, and now that the big rush has subsided, tourists and expats can easily access immigration services. Immigration Offices and online services in Indonesia closed down for a full week over the Nyepi …
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, …
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, …