When entering Indonesia, you must complete a customs declaration, either online or upon arrival. At the airport, banners with QR codes provide access to the declaration form. For a smoother arrival in…
Many people first come to Bali in winter to escape the snow and cold. But those who have visited the island several times are increasingly planning their trips between June and September. These months…
Bali has clarified what will happen to the Suwung landfill. It had previously been planned for closure on 1 August. Now Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has explained that it is not the la…
Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport has tightened health screening for passengers arriving in Indonesia from abroad. The move follows hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.
A post has appeared on Reddit, in the Bali section, warning those who apply for an Indonesian visa online before travelling.
The author says that 24–48 hours after submitting an application on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, they received an email supposedly from the official service, demanding that they urgently obtain a “mandatory…
A special commission of Bali’s parliament has called for operations and construction to be suspended at four developments on the cliffs of Pecatu (Uluwatu): Rockfish Uluwatu, Stone Villa Uluwatu, Drea…
One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…
A stay at the Swiss-Belresort Pecatu hotel in Bukit was disrupted by a series of incidents involving a Russian national identified by the initials M.S. According to reports, the guest caused disturban…
Whether you are planning a short trip to Bali or a major import or export operation, it is essential to understand the regulations governing what you can and cannot bring into and out of Indonesia. Th…
The familiar Bali arrangement — “you create content, I’ll give you a free villa” — is now being treated as a potential violation of Indonesia’s visa regulations.
