Indonesia continues to attract tourists, investors, digital nomads, and expats, especially in Bali. To avoid fines and immigration issues, it’s crucial to understand the difference between visas and r…
In January, the Indonesian authorities began discussing changes to immigration fees with a clear target for 2026: to raise 8.5 trillion rupiah. This refers to the money foreigners pay for visas, stay…
The Indonesian authorities issued a stern warning to foreigners who try to enter the country under the guise of being investors, but in fact engage in fraud or disrupt public order.
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…
The Bali authorities are launching a large-scale cleanup of illegal accommodation and foreigners with overstayed visas. In the first months of 2025, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office managed to open 4…
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…
The Indonesian immigration service has simplified visa classifications: from 133 indexes to only 110. The new system aims to make visa processing more understandable, quicker, and convenient. This is…
Bali has long been one of the most popular destinations for bloggers, photographers, videographers, DJs, yoga instructors, and other creative professionals.
Many have worked with local businesses for years, creating content and promoting their services in the belief that unpaid work did not violate the conditions of a tourist visa.
The international financial centre for which Indonesia has cut taxes to zero for foreign businesses will not begin operations in Bali.
Parliament passed the law establishing it on July 21, and three days later the government announced that its first location would be the Danareksa Tower in central Jakarta. The new building was comple…
It appears that deportation alone may no longer be enough for everyone who violates immigration rules. Indonesia’s immigration authorities have made it clear that if a foreign national breaks the law…