American tourist Claire Gallam Volkman was unable to spend her vacation in Bali, even though she had already arrived in Indonesia.
After nearly a 17-hour flight, she was stopped at passport control at the airport: her document did not have any blank pages. According to Indonesian regulations for entry with a Visa on Arrival, a pa…
The Indonesian Immigration Service has announced important changes to entry rules. These may be useful for foreign tourists who aren’t used to taking care of their passports.
A 55-year-old Australian citizen has been detained in Bali after trying to leave Ngurah Rai Airport on a private jet. The man used fake documents and at one point hid in the jet’s toilet.
Kuta police are investigating a case involving a tourist from New Zealand whose phone was snatched while she was riding as a passenger on a motorbike near the Tuban underpass.
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
The E33G visa is an option for those who want to live legally in Indonesia while continuing to work remotely for a foreign company. This type of KITAS is suitable for freelancers and remote profession…
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
Bali’s immigration service reported that from January to April 2026 the number of foreign tourists increased by 10% compared with the same period last year. Over four months, more than 4.5 million peo…
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has searched the Denpasar immigration office. The search is linked to an investigation into possible extortion and illegal payments during the proce…
