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…
Bali, Western and Eastern Nusa Tenggara have agreed to jointly develop a unified tourism and creative cluster. Signing the agreement marks the first step towards forming a common economic zone and coo…
The Indonesian government has officially repealed Minister of Trade Regulation No. 36 of 2023 on the policy and regulation of imports, which was amended a month ago.
Bali provincial police publicly destroyed a large batch of seized drugs. The total value is estimated at around IDR 23.4 billion. Everything was ground up in a blender and then burned.
At Bali Airport, a Russian citizen was detained in a case involving attempts to smuggle 202 animals out of Indonesia without the necessary documents. The cargo was planned to be sent to Russia.
Police in the Bali province reported two arrests linked to international drug trafficking channels. The estimated total value of the seized substances is around 18 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
In 2025, 6,948,754 foreign tourists directly visited Bali. This is 9.72% more than in 2024, according to the Bali Statistics Agency (BPS).
The agency noted a growth in sea entry: in 2025, 41,169 foreigners arrived through Bali’s ports—a 65.88% increase from 2024 (24,819). Yet, it still represents a small portion of the overall arrivals…
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
The Bali authorities have seriously complicated life for chain stores. The parliament has passed a resolution that strictly limits not only new stores but also introduces additional rules for those al…
