Foreigners report that Permata Bank is blocking funds in accounts “for further investigation.” The reason? A “scam” complaint filed with Permata’s security service by a participant in a USDT-to-rupiah…
Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival may double in price: 1 000 000 rupiah if obtained at the airport, and 750 000 if arranged in advance online. Both options currently cost 500 000. Hendarsam Marantoko, head…
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission has clarified the status of visa agencies and agents in Bali in the case involving illegal payments for processing documents for foreigners.
The Bali authorities have set a target of 6.625 million international tourists for 2026. The province’s Tourism Office said the benchmark is set out in the strategic plan through to 2030. At the same…
Ngurah Rai Airport now has two more destinations in Australia. In March, Jetstar launched flights between Bali and Avalon, and between Bali and the Sunshine Coast. Australia remains the number-one sou…
Indonesian authorities have revealed the cause behind the recent outage of their electronic visa portal, affecting digital immigration systems across major airports, including Bali’s Ngurah Rai Intern…
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
On one of Lombok's most popular islands, tourists have started checking out of their hotels early because of water supply disruptions.
Water stopped reaching Gili Trawangan back on 3 September, and local businesses have had to look for ways to cover at least basic sanitation needs.
Indonesia's immigration service is shifting the monitoring of foreigners onto technology: artificial intelligence, facial recognition at passport control, and a shared digital database available…
A ban on turning onto Made Lebah Street has moved Ubud's traffic jam onto the surrounding streets. Drivers coming from the south — from Nyuh Kuning, Lodtunduh and Singakerta — can no longer turn…
