Foreign Inmates in Bali

64 Foreign Inmates in Bali Granted Independence Day Remission

Indonesia ExpatAugust 19, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 19, 20260

A total of 64 foreign nationals serving sentences in correctional facilities across Bali received sentence remissions to mark the 81st...

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Immigration to Raise Visa on Arrival Fee to Rp1 Million

13 Aug 2026 — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs plans to raise the Visa on Arrival (VoA) fee from the current Rp500,000 to a range of Rp750,000 to Rp1 million. The Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, stated that the tariff adjustment is being implemented...

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Immigration to Raise Visa on Arrival Fee to Rp1 Million

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BMKG Warns of Maximum Tides in Bali During Mid-August

11 Aug 2026 — The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi dan Geofisika or BMKG) has issued a warning regarding the potential for maximum high tides in several coastal areas of Bali from the 11th to the 17th of August, 2026. BMKG warns that the timing of peak high tides may vary...

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BMKG Warns of Maximum Tides in Bali During Mid-August

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Indonesia's Customs Seizes Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold in Genitals and Rectums

14 Aug 2026 — The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, through Soekarno-Hatta Customs, has apprehended several Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle gold out of the country by concealing it in their genitals and rectums. The incident came to light on Tuesday, the 11th of August. The Director...

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81st Indonesian Independence Day “Celebrate Indonesian Pride”

13 Aug 2026 — A Week of Culture, Cuisine and Meaningful Connections This August, InterContinental Bali Resort presents Celebrate Indonesian Pride, an immersive week-long programme from 14–20 August 2026 honouring Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day through thoughtfully curated culinary experiences, cultural traditions, artisan craftsmanship and authentic local encounters. Inspired by the richness and diversity of...

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81st Indonesian Independence Day “Celebrate Indonesian Pride”

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Is It Getting Harder for Foreigners to Do Business in Indonesia?

09 Aug 2026 — Kenneth Yeung gets a whiff of Indonesia’s souring investment climate. It has long been fashionable to declare that doing business in Indonesia is a minefield of bureaucratic, regulatory, and even cultural hurdles. Despite decades of reforms and initiatives, naysayers argue that it’s a case of “one step forward, two steps...

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Is It Getting Harder for Foreigners to Do Business in Indonesia?

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