Policy & Visa
Changes in immigration rules, government regulations, and legal frameworks affecting expats and businesses.
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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Video: Turkish Tourist Leaves Bali After Viral Video Insulting Local Culture Sparks Outrage
BADUNG, Bali — A short video recorded on a busy street in Canggu has reignited a familiar question in Bali’s...
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Indonesia’s Remote Work Plan Could Reshape Public Services. Here’s What It Means for Bali’s Expats and Investors
JAKARTA — Indonesia is weighing a shift in how its workforce operates—one that, on the surface, appears modest. A proposal...
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