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.
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.
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✅ Visa…
If you are flying for a short period, you can obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) at the airport or apply for one in advance. It costs 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah and is valid for 30 days, with the possibili…
In early June 2025, the Indonesian immigration service reminded foreigners that having a visa and a full set of documents doesn’t automatically guarantee entry. A border officer can refuse entry if th…
The All Indonesia mobile application (available for download on the Appstore or Google Play), and there is a web version at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. It is an official digital platform of…
A significant event took place in the Darmawangsa Hall in Bali — Italian Graziano Mura, who has lived in Indonesia for 18 years and operated a restaurant business here, was sitting the exam to become…
Not the most pleasant news for travel enthusiasts to the USA. As of September 6, 2025, the procedure for applying for non-immigrant visas to America has changed in Indonesia. Now, it only makes sense…
The launch of the All Indonesia app was supposed to simplify border control in Bali, but so far, the new system only confuses tourists and causes delays at the country’s entry. What is the problem, an…
Indonesian Visa Types: Your Comprehensive Guide
2 days ago, I processed 3 visas for my friends and thoroughly learned this new system during several hours of various attempts. • You need to upload a photo with direct, well-lit white background, fac…