In Ubud, immigration officers from Denpasar, together with local administration representatives, conducted raids in the Sayan village area—a zone with numerous rented villas where many foreigners reside.
Both tourist spots and private homes were inspected. All foreigners were required to present their passport and visa in accordance with Law No. 6 of 2011 on immigration.
Officers patrol in black uniforms with the word 'Immigration' on their vests and often use body cameras. Inspections are conducted randomly and without notice—both in the streets and at places of residence. Tourists are reminded that a passport or a residence permit must be carried at all times. If the document is kept in a safe, a copy is acceptable; however, the final decision is up to the officer.
According to the immigration service, only in Ubud, dozens of violations have been identified in recent months—from expired visas to illegal work. The head of Sayan village noted that the joint program with immigration is aimed at monitoring all guests for order and transparency.
Previously, a special unit of 100 officers conducted a series of inspections in popular resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Nusa Dua. In Canggu, cafes, coworking spaces, and villas where foreigners often stay for extended periods were inspected. Most inspections found no violations, but several tourists received official warnings for not carrying their documents.
According to the authorities, such raids will continue with an unpredictable schedule to maintain the element of surprise and demonstrate that controls are ongoing. Tourists are strongly advised to carry a passport or a copy to avoid issues during patrols.
Sources: imigrasidenpasar
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