Every year, new agencies emerge offering visa processing services in Indonesia and assistance with obtaining other visas within the country.
Unfortunately, not all these agencies are trustworthy. Complaints about poor service or even fraud are increasingly common in Bali’s online community groups.
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.
Navigating the visa process in Bali can be challenging, but finding the right assistance can make all the difference.
In 2024, several reputable agencies offer specialized visa services, from handling applications and extensions to providing support for company registrations and investment projects.
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has launched Broadcaster Layanan Imigrasi, a service that sends notifications about deadlines and mandatory procedures when processing documents. Reminders will be se…
A foreign national has been expelled from Bali after doing digital marketing and producing paid content for the travel agency The Bali Dream while holding a business visa. He has been barred from ente…
The Legal Indonesia team regularly advises clients on visa matters and has noticed a growing trend. Before buying tickets, people first ask a chatbot whether they need a visa instead of checking offic…
In 2026, Indonesian immigration authorities have taken a noticeably tougher approach to visa violations. While many foreigners previously saw deportation as the most serious consequence, immigration o…
Bali Immigration checked 66 foreign nationals from 27 countries in one week. The checks were carried out by Dharma Dewata patrols (Patroli Dharma Dewata). Head of the Bali Immigration Office Felyucia…
If you stay in Bali long enough, there is a good chance that at some point you will need to leave Indonesia before starting a new period of stay. That short trip abroad is commonly known as a visa run
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…
