On the evening of July 30, a 30-year-old US citizen was deported from Bali after immigration authorities found that he had overstayed his residence permit by 438 days and had not paid the required overstay fine.
He was deported through Ngurah Rai International Airport, with Dallas as his final destination.
The man, identified only by the initials DWW, held a family-sponsored ITAS, with his Indonesian wife acting as his sponsor. His permit was valid until February 16, 2025, but he failed to renew it.
During questioning at the Denpasar Immigration Office, he said he had submitted an online application to extend his permit but did not follow up on its progress or visit the immigration office because he had no means of transportation. While living in Bali, he spent his time traveling and visiting religious sites, supporting himself with assets inherited from his late mother.
An entry ban has not yet been imposed. Under Article 102, a ban can last for up to ten years and, in cases involving a serious threat to security or public order, may be imposed indefinitely. The length of the ban will be determined by the Directorate General of Immigration.
In Indonesia, overstays of up to 60 days are subject to a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day. If the overstay exceeds 60 days or the fine is not paid, the foreign national may face deportation and an entry ban. Legal Indonesia can assist with residence permit extensions and related immigration matters.
During the first half of 2026, 342 foreign nationals were deported from Bali. Reasons included overstaying, working without the required permits, misuse of residence permits, fraudulent investment activities, and public order violations.
Sources: ANTARA Bali, Tribun Bali
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