New Immigration Office Opens in Tabanan
It has become easier for Tabanan residents to deal with immigration matters — you can now extend your visa locally, without travelling to Denpasar. The new immigration office started receiving its fir…
Two New Immigration Offices in Bali: Convenience or Control?
Foreigners living around Tabanan and Klungkung will no longer need to travel to Denpasar for visa matters.
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration (Ditjen Imigrasi) has decided to expand its network of offices in Bali. As part of a national program to improve the quality and accessibility of public…
Bali Immigration Steps Up Checks in Ubud Hotspots
In Ubud, immigration officers from Denpasar, together with local administration representatives, conducted raids in the Sayan village area—a zone with numerous rented villas where many foreigners resi…
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…
Immigration Patrols: Always Carry Your Documents
Everyone has probably heard that the immigration patrol officers are already on the streets of Bali. But what exactly do they check, whom do they stop, and what questions do they ask? Some answers can…
Bali Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants: Deportations Hit 412 and Counting!
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…
The First Immigration Patrol Was Spotted in Legian
Recently, 100 officers from the new immigration patrol unit (Satgas Patroli Imigrasi) participated in a ceremonial assembly at Benoa square, and now they can already be seen on the island’s streets. V…
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…
All Indonesia Arrival Card: Quick Guide for Travelers
The All Indonesia mobile application (available for download on the Appstore or Google Play), and there is a web version at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. It is an official digital platform of…
Banjar and Immigration Unite to Track Foreigners
The Denpasar Immigration Office has involved village and traditional communities in Bali to collaboratively monitor foreigners living permanently in their areas.
“We engage village administrations and banjars in overseeing foreigners,” said the head of the office, Soyuda Rahardjo. He noted that local residents are best placed to know who among the newcomers ha…
