Today
Mar. 10, 2026
Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are continuing to affect international aviation routes, leading to multiple flight cancellations that have disrupted travel plans for passengers departing from Bali.
Mar. 4, 2026
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has issued Emergency Stay Permits (Izin Tinggal Keadaan Terpaksa/ITKT) for foreign nationals affected by international flight cancellations linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Mar. 3, 2026
Indonesian immigration authorities at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport prevented three Iraqi nationals from entering Bali after they attempted to use falsified Belgian passports.
Mar. 1, 2026
Escalating tensions in the Middle East that have led to airspace closures in several countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Iran, are affecting international flight schedules to and from Bali.
Feb. 28, 2026
The Class III Non-TPI Immigration Office in Tabanan is scheduled to begin operations in March at the former Tabanan Subdistrict Office building on Jalan Arjuna No. 9, Delod Peken Village.
Feb. 23, 2026
Seven Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in Bali for allegedly entering Indonesia without passing through official immigration checks and without valid travel documents or residence permits.
Feb. 15, 2026
Two Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to immigration authorities after spending four days stranded in Kediri District, Tabanan, allegedly as victims of a labor scam promising jobs in Australia.
Jan. 30, 2026
A foreign national who caused disturbances in the Lovina tourism area, Buleleng, has been transferred from the Singaraja Immigration Office to the Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim) in Denpasar as authorities prepare for his deportation.
Jan. 28, 2026
Police in Buleleng have detained a Belarusian national after he caused a disturbance at a hotel in the Lovina tourism area, northern Bali. The incident involved a foreign guest whose actions were reported by hotel management and later by local residents.
Jan. 28, 2026
Immigration authorities at Ngurah Rai Immigration Office have deported a South Korean national for violating local public order regulations in Badung Regency.
Ogoh-ogoh are giant effigies paraded through villages across Bali on the night before Nyepi. This tradition, held during Pengerupukan, symbolizes the purification of negative forces and has become one of the island’s most visually striking cultural events.
The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
Kuta Beach is one of Bali’s most well-known coastal destinations, offering easy access, a long shoreline, and a key role in the island’s tourism history.
Indonesia requires foreign visitors to meet specific passport validity rules before entry. This guide explains the minimum validity requirements, common mistakes, and what travelers should check before visiting Indonesia.
Kelingking Beach is one of Bali’s most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its dramatic cliff formation and sweeping ocean views. This guide explains where it is, how to get there, what to expect on site, and important safety tips for visitors.