Bali Cliff Jump Turns Into Deportation Case
In Bali, another social media figure has ended up in an immigration report. A video has gone viral showing a 31-year-old Belgian tourist, Sven Dozone, speeding on a motorbike and jumping off the well-…
“Yoga for Donations” Leads to Deportation Threat in Bali
A French yoga and freediving coach was deported from Bali for working without a permit. The 43-year-old athlete had to leave the island after local immigration authorities took notice of his social me…
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…
Not So Silent: Nyepi Night Sees Roaming Foreigner, Violence
Right after Nyepi, people in Bali began discussing several cases where individuals still went outside or behaved as if it were an ordinary day.
This year, the Day of Silence lasted from 06:00 on 19 March to 06:00 on 20 March. During this time, travel, unnecessary lights, noise and any actions that could disturb the silence are prohibited on t…
Deported from Bali for Crossing Restricted Construction Zone
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office deported a South Korean citizen (initials CHK, 56 years old) after a conflict with the municipal police in Badung Regency.
The man removed the official restriction tape used by city inspectors to mark sites where work is prohibited. There was an order to suspend activities at the site, which was under the control of the i…
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…
Immigration Raids Net 220 Foreign Violators Across Indonesia
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
Foreigner Causes Disturbance in Kerobokan
A foreigner caused chaos in Kerobokan, breaking into a local resident’s home, smashing a glass window of a nearby shop, and even attempting to steal a parked motorcycle.
Tourists Detained in Bali After Filming Controversial Video with Local Driver
Who’s more charismatic than Bali’s motorbike taxi drivers? It’s no surprise that videos featuring them often rack up the most views. Many people try to use that to grow their social media, but sometim…
Bali Wants Foreign Crime Off the Island
Bali’s authorities are seriously concerned that some visitors have started mistaking hospitality for complete impunity. Officials are increasingly calling for Bali’s unique atmosphere to be protected…
