Do's and Don'ts: Bali to Hand Out Behavior Guidelines for Tourists
The updated code of conduct for the Island of the Gods will be ready by the end of the year, at which time it will be distributed to all foreign visitors at Ngurah Rai Airport.
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Bali Cracks Down: New Rules Every Tourist Needs to Know
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…
Bali Set to Tighten Rules for Foreign Visitors
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 Tourism Enforces New Visitor Guidelines
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…
Bali Will No Longer Tolerate Bad Behavior from Tourists
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…
Bali May Ban Free-Riders: Tourist Tax Could Be Mandatory!
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…
Bali Work Permits for Creatives and Freelancers: Expert Tips
People are flocking to Bali for the winter break, with many seeking opportunities to earn money, including those in creative professions. The island is seeing an increasing number of photographers, vi…
Bali Crowds Are Back: Smart Safety Tips for Travelers
Bali confidently retains the title of the most attractive place in Indonesia: in 2024, the island welcomed over 6.3 million foreign guests — even more than in the pre-COVID times.
“Yoga for Donations” Leads to Deportation Threat in Bali
A French yoga and freediving coach was deported from Bali for working without a permit. The 43-year-old athlete had to leave the island after local immigration authorities took notice of his social me…
Counting Culture: Bali to Launch Island-Wide Census to Preserve Its Heritage
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, has announced that a cultural census will be conducted on the island in the coming months. Koster has repeatedly stated that his mission is to protect and preserve…
