Break Traffic Laws in Bali, Face Deportation!
Foreigners who decide to travel around Bali in their own vehicles face a new danger. Previously, a lack of a license or helmet could result in a fine (or just a verbal warning with good karma), but no…
Since the Beginning of the Year, Bali's Immigration Authorities have Sent 378 Foreigners Packing!
The Indonesian authorities have released the latest deportation statistics. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 1,503 people have been expelled from Indonesia, representing a 135.21% increase…
Bali Will No Longer Tolerate Bad Behavior from Tourists
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, made a strong statement: foreign tourists who break the law or disrespect Balinese culture will be deported without leniency.
He stated that he will no longer tolerate problematic foreigners. Koster demonstrated his resolve by visiting the Denpasar immigration office to oversee the deportation process of a 27-year-old Americ…
"In Bali, it's not allowed!": Tourists at the airport will be provided with a memorandum listing prohibitions
Balinese authorities have announced the release of informational pamphlets. These will outline what foreigners should avoid doing to prevent being deported from the paradise island.
The head of the regional department of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in Bali, Angiat Napitupulu, informed journalists that informational pamphlets would be prepared, printed, and handed ove…
Bali’s March Deportations: Visa Violations and Overstays Crackdown
The Bali Immigration Office has once again proven that visa violations will not go unnoticed. In March 2025, two Turkish nationals, identified by their initials MT (39) and FY (31), were deported for…
Speeding Tourists Face Deportation: Bali Gets Tough on Reckless Drivers
Fans of fast riding and bike stunts will have to slow down — or prepare for deportation. Bali authorities have announced a new wave of action against irresponsible tourists violating traffic regulatio…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Work KITAS in Indonesia
KITAS, a permit issued to foreigners in Indonesia, serves various purposes such as work, investment, retirement, education, research, religious activities, or repatriation. It is a temporary residence…
New Deportations from Bali: Theft and Overstay
On May 20, a Ukrainian citizen and her daughter were deported from Bali. They were sent to the United Kingdom. The story of their deportation is quite interesting.
According to Gede Dudi Duvita, the head of the Denpasar immigration service, a 35-year-old woman with the initials I. G. arrived in Bali with her nine-year-old daughter V. K., a British national, for…
Tourist Deported from Bali for Solo Climb on Sacred Mount Agung!
A Norwegian citizen with the initials BG, aged 41, was deported by immigration officers in Singaraja for climbing Mount Agung alone. He has been banned from entering Indonesia. BG arrived in Bali on F…
Indonesia Deports Over 1,500 Foreigners in 2024
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration deported 1,503 foreign nationals during the first trimester of 2024. Among these, 66 were deported by the immigration office at Ngurah Rai Airport, Ba…
