A Certificate of Good Conduct, also known as SKCK (Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian), is an official document issued by the Indonesian National Police. It certifies that you have no criminal record…
After nearly four years behind bars in Kerobokan prison, Denis Pedant, the infamous troll of the Russian-speaking community in Bali, has finally regained his freedom.
In this exclusive interview, Pedant shares insights into his journey from riding the waves to incarceration; his experiences surviving in prison; and his thoughts on karma, Eastern European-style.
1️⃣ Insufficient Income: You need to convince the consulate that you can afford your trip.
2️⃣ Unemployed or Not Studying: If you do not have a source of income or occupation, it suggests you might be planning to immigrate to the USA.
At the end of August, under the watchful eye of Balinese immigration officers, an Australian citizen left Ngurah Rai Airport for his homeland. He became the 213th foreigner to involuntarily leave the…
Bali Police Inspector General Daniel Aditya Jaya has revealed which foreign nationals were most frequently involved in crimes in the province in 2024. According to the report, Americans topped the lis
North Kuta police have arrested a 20-year-old local resident, identified by the initials IGA, who worked at a villa in Canggu. He is accused of stealing $900 from a guest.
Sea cruises to Bali are becoming increasingly popular. According to the port company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), 36 liners passed through Benoa Port in Denpasar from January to April 2025, bring…
The updated code of conduct for the Island of the Gods will be ready by the end of the year, at which time it will be distributed to all foreign visitors at Ngurah Rai Airport.
During a recent raid, Singaraja’s immigration office arrested four foreigners for violating visa regulations. Among them were a 74-year-old Swiss citizen, a 57-year-old Canadian, and a Russian couple…
This article is a kind of instruction for those who, due to their naivety or recklessness, have violated Indonesia's law on drug possession and find themselves at the initial stage of the multi-level…
Bali Customs Guidelines: Allowed, Restricted, and Prohibited Items for Entry and Exit
Recently, the Indonesian customs service has recorded a number of cases involving serious violations of local customs laws by foreign citizens, specifically the illegal export of flora and fauna (livi…