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…
The 2026/2027 cruise season in Bali was opened by the expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.
It called at Benoa Port for one day on its way from Komodo Island to Sumbawa.
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…
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…
At Kelingking (Kelingking Beach), a wave swept a foreign tourist 15 metres from the shore.
He was rescued by Nandro, a 30-year-old guide who happened to be nearby on a jet ski.
On 17 October, the finals of the international beatbox championship Beatland World Beatbox Battle 2026 will take place at the Block 42 venue in Nuanu Creative City.
Unlicensed clinics, IV drips in hotel rooms and consultations with foreign doctors who hold no work permit — authorities have now taken all of this on in the resort areas of southern Bali.
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…
