It’s widely known that working in Bali on a tourist visa is a risky endeavor. Recently, immigration authorities have ramped up efforts to catch violators: officers are conducting checks in coworking spaces, cafes, monitoring social media, and receiving tips from vigilant locals.
During an inspection in Tulamben, Karangasem District, immigration officers from Singaraja detained a tourist in diving gear who was leading a group of foreigners on a dive. The man, identified by the initials F.M., was a German national who had entered Bali on July 26, 2024, with a visa on arrival. The illegal dive instructor was taken to the immigration office for further investigation. He claimed it was his first experience working as a diving instructor while staying on the island. However, immigration authorities decided to deport him.
In addition to the German tourist, a 34-year-old Ugandan national, identified as J.N., was arrested in Bali for engaging in prostitution. She had arrived in April 2024 on a visa under the pretense of selling clothing but violated the terms of her stay by working in the sex industry.
A 34-year-old Dutch national, identified as R.B., was also deported for overstaying his visa. Due to financial difficulties, he had been wandering around the airport and was eventually detained. The foreigner explained that he had run out of money, and his family had blocked his bank account.
Sources: Denpasar.kompas.com, Detik.com.
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