Bali Immigration Raids Net 62 Foreign Nationals
Bali’s immigration authorities detained 62 foreigners during Operation “Dharma Dewata Patrol”. Checks were carried out from 15 April to 4 May in the areas covered by the Ngurah Rai, Denpasar and Singa…
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…
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…
Bali in Numbers: 5.9M Arrivals and Rising
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office (Kantor Imigrasi Ngurah Rai) has published statistics for the first five months of 2026. The figures show not only the scale of the tourist flow, but also how life fo…
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…
Foreign Photographers Under Pressure in Bali
Photo and video content creators in Bali need to be extremely careful in the near future. It looks as though the local authorities have decided to focus specifically on them.
Indonesia Deports Foreigner for Unauthorized Work
A 54-year-old Australian citizen was deported from Indonesia via Ngurah Rai Airport. According to the immigration authorities, the woman, identified by the initials PDN, was managing accommodation in…
