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Official announcements and regulatory updates that directly impact travel in Bali and Indonesia, including entry requirements, transportation changes, and access restrictions affecting visitors and expatriates.
Jan. 2, 2026
Tourist visits to Jatiluwih in Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, have reportedly declined by up to 80 percent, following a dispute involving the installation of metal sheets by several business operators previously sealed for violations.
Jan. 1, 2026
Visitors planning a trip to Penglipuran Village are advised to note a new visitor management policy that officially came into effect on Wednesday, January 1, 2026.
Dec. 29, 2025
The Traffic Unit of Badung Police will implement traffic diversions across the Canggu area in North Kuta on New Year’s Eve to manage congestion during celebrations marking the transition to 2026.
Dec. 27, 2025
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds affected the area around I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday (December 27), prompting temporary adjustments to flight operations, particularly during aircraft landings.
Dec. 27, 2025
Traffic conditions along the main routes leading to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban, Badung, remained smooth and under control on Saturday (December 27), despite intermittent rainfall and increased holiday movement ahead of New Year 2026.
Dec. 27, 2025
Sangeh Monkey Forest, also known as Alas Pala, has reopened to visitors during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with management emphasizing enhanced safety measures, including insurance coverage for tourists.
Dec. 27, 2025
Damage has been reported on a key access road linking the Tanah Lot tourism area with Munggu in Badung, specifically in Beraban Village. Local residents have placed tree branches near the affected section to warn motorists, as the damage poses potential risks to road users.
Dec. 24, 2025
Desa Adat Kuta has imposed a ban on the sale of fireworks and firecrackers and introduced strict limits on their use during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, citing concerns over public order, safety, and visitor comfort in one of Bali’s busiest tourist areas.
Dec. 23, 2025
The Denpasar Traffic Police (Satlantas Polresta Denpasar) have prepared a traffic management plan to anticipate a surge in vehicles during New Year’s Eve celebrations leading into 2026.
Dec. 22, 2025
Celukan Bawang Port in North Bali has strengthened its passenger services ahead of the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) 2025/2026 holiday period, with port operator Pelindo confirming full operational readiness to support smooth maritime travel.
A 62-year-old Canadian national was found dead in a guesthouse room on Jalan Pulau Batanta No. 34, Banjar Abian Tegal, Dauh Puri Kauh Village, West Denpasar, on Monday (Feb 23, 2026) at around 11:00 WITA.
Fast boat crossings from Nusa Penida to Sanur in Denpasar and Pemenang in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) were operated under a temporary open-and-close system on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026) due to extreme weather conditions affecting Bali over the past several days.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered a landslide near The Yoga Barn on Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday (Feb 24) at approximately 09:00 WITA.
Flooding submerged Jalan Dewi Sri in Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, early Tuesday morning (Feb 24, 2026), following hours of continuous heavy rain.