Floods in Bali Turned into Tourist AttractionsIndonesia ExpatApril 5, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 20240343Heavy rain continued to fall from Wednesday, the 4th of April, until Thursday, the 5th of April, causing flooding in...
Sandiaga Uno Plans to Focus On Music Events to Boost Foreign VisitsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 20240268Highlighting the significance of music concerts and festivals for Indonesia’s tourism and creative economy sector, Sandiaga Uno is contemplating relaxing...
Bali’s Tourism Levy: Exemptions and Tourists’ PerspectivesIndonesia ExpatFebruary 19, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 19, 20240465The Bali Provincial Government encourages applications for exemptions from the foreign tourist levy to be made five days before arrival....
Bali Police Arrest Taxi Driver Extorting Foreign TouristsIndonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20240512Police from the Bali Regional Police and Denpasar Police successfully arrested a taxi driver who blackmailed two foreign tourists while...
Foreign Tourist Family’s Departure Dilemma at the Bali Airport for Daughter’s ReluctanceIndonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 7, 202301822Bali offers an array of natural beauty and amazing tourist attractions. It is not surprising that it is referred to...
A Sustainable Approach to Preserve Bali’s Cultural Heritage and Natural TreasuresIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2023October 17, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2023October 17, 20230244Visitors from abroad seeking to explore the beauty of Bali will soon be subject to a modest levy of Rp150,000...
Foreign Tourists Can Extend Stay Permits at Borobudur TempleIndonesia ExpatJuly 28, 2023July 31, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 28, 2023July 31, 20230750Foreign tourists who come to Borobudur Temple in Central Java can extend their stay permit. This policy has been enforced...
Foreign Tourist Rp150,000 Levy to Bali Implemented in February 2024Indonesia ExpatJuly 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 24, 20230316The Provincial Government of Bali will impose a levy of Rp150,000 or around US$10 on foreign tourists entering Bali to...
Bali Introduces Task Force to Address Tourist MisconductIndonesia ExpatJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 21, 2023July 21, 20230225The Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, revealed the reasons for the...
Bali Provincial Government Reviews the Rp150,000 Levy for ChildrenIndonesia ExpatJuly 17, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 20230168The Bali Provincial Government is reviewing the option of imposing an Rp150,000 levy on foreign tourists, which would also apply...
Rp150,000 Foreign Tourist Levy Imposed to Enter Bali Per 2024Indonesia ExpatJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 13, 2023July 13, 20230459The Provincial Government of Bali will collect Rp150,000 or around US$10 from foreign tourists who wish to enter the Island...
Bali’s New Rules for Foreign TouristsIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2023March 10, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2023March 10, 202407424Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has issued Circular Letter Number 4 of 2023, outlining new regulations for international tourists visiting...
Fewer Russians, More Chinese and German Foreign Tourists in BaliIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2023May 22, 202301298According to records from the Regional Office of the Law and Human Rights Ministry in Bali, the number of Russian...
Bali Government to Create Dos and Don’ts CardIndonesia ExpatMay 18, 2023February 28, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatMay 18, 2023February 28, 202403761The Head of the Regional Office of the Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Anggiat Napitupulu, has said that...
International Driving Permit Required for Bali Motorbike RentalsIndonesia ExpatMay 13, 2023March 10, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 2023March 10, 202403149Foreign tourists wishing to rent a motorbike in Bali are now required to present an International Driver’s Permit. This was...
Borobudur Tour Tickets for Foreigners Increase Under DiscussionsIndonesia ExpatMay 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 20230498Entrance tickets to the Borobudur tourist area for foreign tourists are more expensive than for local tourists. Price rises will...
Bali Government to Implement a Quota System for Foreign TouristsIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 202304555The Provincial Government of Bali plans to implement a quota system for foreign tourists who will travel to the Island...
The Appearance of Foreign Tourist Villages Makes the Locals WorriedIndonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 24, 202303714Areas populated exclusively by foreign tourists are starting to appear in Bali. Among them are an area known as the...
Bali Governor to Prohibit Foreign Tourists from Renting MotorbikesIndonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2023March 13, 202304017The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster has announced his intention to prohibit foreign tourists from renting motorbikes. The ban will...
Big Waves Swept Away Seven Foreigners, One DeadIndonesia ExpatMarch 10, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 10, 20230772Seven foreigners were reported to have been swept away by waves at a beach in Bali. Six people were saved...
Many Foreigners Suspected Starting Businesses Without Permits in BaliIndonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 202301898Foreign tourists are gradually flowing back to Bali, although some are not arriving only for tourism. Australia was ranked first...