Indonesia Welcomes 6.07 Million Foreign Tourists in Jan–May, Highest Since 2020
Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the cumulative number of international tourist arrivals reached 6.07 million between January and...
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Bali Plans to Check Foreign Tourists’ Savings Under New 2026 Policy
The Bali Provincial Government is preparing a new policy to better screen foreign tourists starting in 2026. One of the...
12 Million Foreign Tourists Visit Indonesia, Generating US$13.82 Billion in Foreign Exchange
The Indonesian tourism sector records double-digit growth in arrivals, further strengthening the country’s foreign exchange earnings for the year 2025....
PDIP Member Urges Indonesian Government to Expand Visa-Free Policy to Boost Foreign Tourist Arrivals
Deputy Chairwoman of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia or DPR RI) from...
Foreign Tourist Visits to Indonesia Reach 7 Million in First Half of 2025
In the first semester of 2025, the Indonesian tourism sector continued to show positive developments, as measured by the number...
Yogyakarta to Tighten Supervision of Foreign Workers to Prevent Misuse of Tourist Visas
The Deputy Mayor of Yogyakarta City, Wawan Harmawan, has instructed his staff to tighten supervision of foreign workers within the...
Foreign Tourists Spend an Average of Rp22.86 Million in Indonesia, BPS Reports for 2024
The Central Bureau of Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik or BPS) recently reported that, based on records throughout 2024, foreign tourists...
Number of Foreign Tourist Visits in East Kalimantan Increases Rapidly
East Kalimantan’s tourism sector has shown a positive trend following the COVID-19 pandemic, with various natural, cultural, and man-made tourist...
Significant Increase in Foreign Tourists Using Trains in Indonesia in 2024, KAI Reports
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported a surge in foreign tourist numbers, with trains, including the high-speed train Whoosh, becoming...
Bali’s Tourism Levy Has Only Reached 40%, Government Says
Since its introduction on the 14th of February 2024, the levy for foreign tourists in Bali, also known as the...
Bank Indonesia Reports Surge in Cross-Border QRIS Use by Foreign Tourists
Cross-border QRIS payments in Indonesia are seen to be used more frequently among foreign tourists from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand....
Record-Breaking Foreign Tourist Visits in Indonesia: Highest in Four Years
Indonesia sees a significant surge in foreign tourist visits in early 2024, marking the highest number in four years, driven...
Indonesia Will Close Entrance for Troublemaking Foreigners, Says Luhut Pandjaitan
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, lamented the recent uptick of crimes and misconduct by...
Floods in Bali Turned into Tourist Attractions
Heavy 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 Visits
Highlighting 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’ Perspectives
The 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 Tourists
Police 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 Reluctance
Bali 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 Treasures
Visitors 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 Temple
Foreign 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 2024
The Provincial Government of Bali will impose a levy of Rp150,000 or around US$10 on foreign tourists entering Bali to...