Bali’s mission to crack down on foreigners breaking the law continues. It is a concerted effort on the part of Indonesia Immigration to ensure that all foreigners in the country are obeying the law, and teams are taking stricter and swifter action against those who are found to be violating the law. Indonesia Immigration is working to crack down on foreigners, including those on tourist visas, who...
If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public services faster, friendlier, and far more...
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Keep updated on all things bali! This is a compilation of the top news to happen in the 'Island of the Gods' this week.
Indonesian Immigration is cracking down on foreigners working illegally in the country. With provinces like Bali welcoming the highest number of foreigners every year, Immigration officials hone in with a sharp focus on these areas. This month, Immigration has a specific focus on foreigners who are exploiting the so-called grey area of ‘unpaid activity’ where foreigners are technically breaking the...
For those amongst us who are familiar with arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at peak rush hour or anytime during the high season, we know all too well how intense the queue can be. From immigration to baggage collection, queue times have reached into the hours in the past, and leaders want to make sure that it can never happen again. This week, the Class I...
As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation dreams. Bali is TripAdvisor’s Best Destination in...
The Future of Wellness is Here: Sanur Named Indonesia's Medical Tourism Hub! ??✨ Huge updates on the new Special Economic Zone at Serangan Island inside! SANUR Center of Financial Wellness and Medical TourismApril 4th 2026 According to Gemini AI As of May 2026, the Indonesian government is actively accelerating the development of the **Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ)**—located...
Bali is deploying a new Immigration Task Force Team to help keep tourists safe and crack down on illegal and unruly behavior. The new team, known as the Dharma Dewata Task Force, has been officially inaugurated by the Directorate General of Immigration at the Puputan Margarana Niti Mandala Renon Field in Denpasar this week. The new task force comprises hundreds of immigration officers....
Don’t just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News Garuda Indonesia Sets Bali as Hub for Eastern, International Routes Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is...
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