The Indonesian customs and tax office is introducing new, stricter rules regarding new goods that travelers can bring into Indonesia from abroad.
The regulations, which came into effect on March 10, 2024, aim to limit the value of expensive imported luxury items.
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…
Goods worth 11.24 billion rupiah that had been imported or sold in violation of customs and excise regulations were destroyed in Bali. They were seized by customs between September 2025 and June 2026.
If you’ve decided to fill a large basket with fresh vegetables and fruits at a lower price than in a supermarket, you need to visit the traditional vegetable market in the morning. Balinese markets ha…
Indonesia has introduced a new system for collecting VAT on foreign digital services.
Known as SPP-TDLN, it has been operating since September 25 and applies to certain digital goods and services purchased from overseas providers by customers in Indonesia.
Immigration officers detained three foreigners at a nightclub in Canggu who, according to authorities, had been working there illegally as DJs.
A Nigerian woman who had overstayed her visa by 402 days was detained along with them.
Between January and August 2026, more than 10 million people passed through Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
Over the same period, immigration officers refused entry to the island to 574 foreigners.
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, together with Bali Police, carried out a large-scale operation simultaneously in three popular tourist areas — Canggu, Seminyak and Umalas. The nighttime raids resul…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
The Denpasar immigration office has deported three foreigners from different countries from Bali — each of them breached the terms of their stay in a different way: a Pakistani national held investor…
