Policy & Visa
Changes in immigration rules, government regulations, and legal frameworks affecting expats and businesses.
Indonesia Tightens Digital Nomad Visa Rules in 2026. Working on a Tourist Visa Could Get You Deported.
BADUNG, Bali — Bali remains one of the world's most attractive destinations for remote workers. But in 2026, Indonesia is...
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Bali’s ‘Paradise Penalty’: Six Foreigners Deported in a Single Week for Bad Behavior
DENPASAR, Bali — For decades, Bali has sold itself as a place without consequences. A sun-soaked sanctuary where the cocktails are...
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Foreign Influencers in Bali Face Deportation Risks as Authorities Tighten Visa Enforcement
DENPASAR, Bali – For years, Bali has functioned as an open-air studio for the global creator economy. Beach clubs became...
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Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Bali and Deported: What It Signals for Security on the Island
BADUNG, Bali — Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a British national identified as SL, 45, who was listed on an...
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Governor Koster Proposes Another Law to Control Foreign Tourists in Bali. But Will It Fix Anything?
Bali has a problem with foreign tourists. Or at least, its governor says so. On Monday, April 6, 2026, Governor...
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Fake Mexican Passports, Overstayed Visas: Two Indian Nationals Deported from Bali After Prison Terms
BADUNG, HEY BALI - Bali has long marketed itself as a place of second chances—a tropical haven where travelers reinvent...
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How Bali Immigration Detected and Detained a British Interpol Fugitive at Entry
DENPASAR, Bali — At one of Southeast Asia’s busiest tourist gateways, a routine arrival turned into a quiet but decisive...
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Entering Bali Might Soon Come With New Rules—Immigration’s Role Under Review
DENPASAR, Bali — Bali’s evolving approach to managing mass tourism may soon involve one of its most visible institutions: immigration....
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British Interpol Fugitive Arrested at Bali Airport After Arrival from Singapore
BADUNG, Bali — A 45-year-old British national wanted by Interpol on allegations of money laundering was detained by Indonesian immigration...
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Bali Immigration Services to Remain Fully Operational Despite Work-From-Anywhere Policy, Officials Say
BADUNG, Bali — Bali’s immigration authorities have moved to reassure travelers and expatriates that services will continue without disruption, even...
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Popular News
Viral Video Shows Foreign Tourist Allegedly Assaulting Locals in Bali, Police Yet to Confirm Identity
Indonesia Bets on Palm Oil to End Diesel Imports. Its New B50 Fuel Arrives July 1.
Belgian Tourist Dies Suddenly at Nusa Penida Villa After Breakfast With Husband
Australians Could Soon Visit Bali Visa-Free Again. Here’s What It Would Mean for Travelers and the Island.
Bali’s Airport Traffic Crisis Is No Longer Just an Inconvenience. It’s Becoming a Tourism Problem.
