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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...

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has written an open letter to foreign tourists visiting the province. In the letter and accompanying video message, Governor Koster has thanked tourists for paying the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and called for more cooperation with the policy. The update comes as Bali enters the peak travel season, when upwards of 60,000 people will arrive on the island each...

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 Demand For Vacations In Bali’s Sanur Soars As Tourists Enjoy Resort’s Massive Upgrades  Sanur is the place to be...

The creation of the Dharma Dewata Tourism Task Force is already having an impact across Bali’s top tourism resorts. Earlier this week, officers confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian national found to be engaging in criminal activities and having overstayed his visa. In the popular community of Sayan, just outside Ubud, leaders have come together to partner with the Tourism Task Force and formally...

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 New Immigration Task Force Deployed In Bali As Island Prioritizes Tourist Safety   Bali is deploying a new Immigration Task...

As tensions in the Middle East are rising and conflict is accelerating at an alarming rate, Bali remains a safe destination for foreigners. Safety is one of the most important considerations for international travelers. In terms of the impact of major geopolitical conflict, Indonesia is often recognised alongside countries like Switzerland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina as one of the...