Visas & residency

Visas, KITAS, Golden Visa, rules for foreigners. Bali news for property investors with a takeaway for villa owners.

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October 2026

Visas & residency · Karangasem · 3 min read

Czech woman deported from Bali for marketing a villa on visa on arrival

The Buleleng immigration office has deported a 46-year-old Czech woman who entered on a visa on arrival but was marketing a villa in Karangasem. The agency released the details on 23 October 2026, while the deportation itself took place on 16 October.

What it means for investors: If a foreign intermediary is handling a villa deal, ask about their status in the country and whether they hold a work permit.

September 2026

Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali airport turns away 574 foreigners in eight months of 2026

Between January and August 2026, immigration at Ngurah Rai airport refused entry to 574 foreigners. Reasons included the wrong visa type, passports valid for under six months and attempts to enter for illegal work.

What it means for investors: Russia remains among Bali's top four source markets, which matters for Russian-speaking rental demand.

August 2026

Visas & residency · Indonesia · 2 min read

Indonesia proposes higher visa on arrival fee, up to Rp1 million

Indonesia's immigration authority has proposed a two-tier visa on arrival fee, with Rp750,000 online and Rp1 million at the airport. The current price is Rp500,000, and the new rates still await government approval.

What it means for investors: For a villa guest, an extra Rp250,000 to Rp500,000 is small next to the cost of the stay.
Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali immigration checks lodging and APOA guest reporting

During a week-long Dharma Dewata operation, Bali immigration officers detained 66 foreigners from 27 countries. Officers visited business owners and accommodation managers to remind them that foreign guests must be registered in APOA.

What it means for investors: APOA registration is mandatory for any villa hosting foreigners.

July 2026

Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali shuts foreign investors out of 18 business categories on OSS

Foreign investors in Bali can no longer obtain new licences in 18 business categories through the OSS system. The list includes hotels, owned and leased real estate, and car and motorbike rentals.

What it means for investors: If you planned to open a PT PMA to rent out a villa, a new licence under these KBLI codes in Bali is not available for now.
Visas & residency · Indonesia · 2 min read

Indonesia adds visa-free entry for six countries incl. Kazakhstan

Indonesia's immigration ministry has widened its visa-free list. Visitors from Turkey, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Macau can now enter without a visa for short visits.

What it means for investors: If your guests come from Kazakhstan or Belarus, removing visa costs makes short trips cheaper.
Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali immigration deports 342 foreigners in first half of 2026

From January to June 2026, Bali's immigration offices deported 342 foreign nationals. The main grounds were misuse of stay permits, overstays and illegal economic activity.

What it means for investors: If you live in Bali and manage your villa yourself, make sure your KITAS matches what you actually do.

May 2026

Visas & residency · Indonesia · 2 min read

Indonesia's Golden Visa reaches 1,274 holders and Rp52.1 trillion

Indonesia's immigration authority has issued 1,274 golden visas, with realised investment under the scheme reaching Rp52.1 trillion. Russia ranks among the top five source countries.

What it means for investors: A golden visa settles the question of long-term stay, but it does not change land ownership rules.
Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali treats remote work on tourist visas as illegal under new patrol

Bali's Dharma Dewata immigration patrol has tightened checks on foreigners holding tourist visas. Remote work, sponsored posts and yoga teaching are now treated as illegal work.

What it means for investors: If your villa hosts long-stay tenants who work remotely, check their visa status.

March 2026

Visas & residency · Bali · 2 min read

Bali opens new immigration offices in Tabanan and Klungkung

Bali's immigration authority has opened two new offices, in Tabanan and Klungkung, and launched 24-hour hotlines for reporting violations by foreigners. Permit extensions are now available closer to the west and east of the island.

What it means for investors: For villa owners in Tabanan and the eastern regencies, extending a KITAS or visa is now closer and faster.

February 2026

Visas & residency · Indonesia · 2 min read

Indonesia launches GCI status for former citizens and families

Since January 2026 Indonesia has offered Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI) status. It gives indefinite residence to former citizens, their descendants and foreign spouses of Indonesians.

What it means for investors: If you are married to an Indonesian citizen, GCI may be simpler than renewing a KITAS every year or two.

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