Why Is Bali Seeking Tougher Rules After Foreign-Visitor Violations?
Bali legislator Anak Agung Bagus Tri Candra urged a special tourism regulation and tighter immigration checks after citing foreign-visitor violations,…
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Bali visa rules explained: validity, stays and immigration penalties
Indonesia’s official eVisa guidance separates visa validity from permitted stay and sets out the consequences of overstays, while immigration enforcem…
Denpasar Immigration pursues two alleged foreign motorcycle instructors
Denpasar Immigration said on 2 October 2026 that two alleged foreign motorcycle instructors fled a patrol in Serangan, while two Belarusian participan…
Bali travel requirements: tourist levy, visa stays and passport rules
Bali visitors face two separate requirements: Indonesia’s immigration permission and a one-time provincial levy. Here are the official amounts, stay p…
Denpasar detention centre recorded 143 foreigner deportations through September
Bali’s immigration detention centre recorded 177 foreign nationals detained, 143 deported and seven transferred through September, while licensing acc…
Indonesia Visitor Visa: 90-day validity versus a 30-day stay
Indonesia’s electronic Visitor Visa is valid for 90 days, but the authorised stay is 30 days from arrival. The distinction matters for foreign visitor…
Bali visa overstays: when can foreigners face deportation?
Overstaying a visa in Bali can lead to deportation and an entry ban. Official and independent reporting shows how overstay cases fit within wider immi…
Bali long term visa: which Indonesia visa fits a long stay
A Bali long term visa usually means choosing between an extendable visitor visa, a residence permit extension, or a Second Home route, depending on wh…
Bali visitor visa rules: stay length, documents and tourism data
Bali visitors using Indonesia’s visitor visa should distinguish the 30-day stay from the visa’s 90-day validity and prepare the required passport, tic…
Bali retirement visa: what the retirement KITAS requires in 2026
The Bali retirement visa is usually the retirement KITAS for foreigners 55 and older, but income thresholds differ across recent sources. Official con…
Apply for Bali visa: how the official e-Visa process works
For travellers searching “apply for bali visa,” the official route is Indonesia’s e-Visa portal or Visa on Arrival on arrival.
Ngurah Rai Immigration stops foreign national with cocaine and two passports
Ngurah Rai Immigration stopped JFD from leaving Bali after officers found 0.2 grams of cocaine in a passport and identified Irish and South African tr…
Tabanan Sends Two Iranian Nationals to Immigration After Theft Case
Two Iranian nationals were transferred to immigration in Tabanan on Sept. 22 after an alleged theft case. They remain detained in Denpasar while depor…
Do you need a visa for Bali? What foreign visitors should know
Most foreign visitors to Bali need a visa, usually a VoA or e-VOA, while a small number of nationalities can enter visa-free. The standard tourist sta…
Indian arrivals via Ngurah Rai average about 1,415 per day in September
Immigration data from Ngurah Rai show arrivals of Indian citizens to Bali rising in September 2026, averaging about 1,415 entries per day via the airp…
