Starting February 2024, in addition to the visa fee, tourists in Bali are required to pay a $10 (or 150,000 IDR) tourist tax. However, most visitors ignore this rule, prompting local authorities to di…
The Bali Tourism Department has expressed growing concern over the increasing number of rule violations by tourists on the island. In response, they are intensifying efforts to install informational b…
On the eve of the high season, when the number of guests from all over the world in Bali breaks records again, the island’s authorities have once more raised concerns about the "quality of foreign tou…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, made a strong statement: foreign tourists who break the law or disrespect Balinese culture will be deported without leniency.
He stated that he will no longer tolerate problematic foreigners. Koster demonstrated his resolve by visiting the Denpasar immigration office to oversee the deportation process of a 27-year-old Americ…
A foreign tourist from Spain, 37-year-old Lopez Pino Ferran, tragically died while spearfishing near the village of Pemuteran in Buleleng.
The tourist went hunting with three friends from the beach Tanjung Bukit Ser on the morning of August 17. Before diving, he was warned not to dive deeper than five meters and to strictly follow the in…
Recently, there have been several incidents in the tourist areas of Bali — Kuta and Jimbaran — where visitors have encountered street theft attempts.
Most often, criminals ride up on a motorcycle and try to grab a tourist’s phone, bag, or jewelry. These incidents happen both on busy streets and quieter lanes, mainly when a person is distracted or n…
Everyone has probably heard that the immigration patrol officers are already on the streets of Bali. But what exactly do they check, whom do they stop, and what questions do they ask? Some answers can…
Did you know that foreigners in Indonesia are not allowed to raise funds for animal treatment or organize collections to deliver gifts to an orphanage? For each of these good deeds, you can receive a…
Several incidents involving foreigners are once again being discussed in Bali. The authorities speak of 'zero tolerance' for offenders, while locals actively share videos and comments on social media.
