Immigration Teams Intensify Crackdown on Visa Violations in Bali.
Bali, Indonesia — Immigration teams deployed under Operation Jagratara have continued their crackdown on foreigners violating visa regulations this week, resulting in the detention of four additional individuals. These foreigners have reportedly overstayed their visas by several months.
Hendra Setiawan, Head of the Singaraja Immigration Office, confirmed the arrests during a press briefing. The individuals apprehended include HED, a 74-year-old from Switzerland, KCD, a 57-year-old from Canada, and two Russian nationals identified by their initials, DS, 41, and AV, 33. Due to privacy laws, immigration authorities generally only release offenders’ initials, ages, and nationalities.
Setiawan stated that HED has overstayed by 275 days. He is currently awaiting administrative procedures for deportation and detention.
KCD was apprehended in the Karangasem Regency for engaging in activities outside the scope of his residence permit. He entered Indonesia on an investor visa but failed to provide documentation related to his foreign investment. Additionally, KCD indicated he had lost contact with his guarantor and was homeless.
The Russian duo, DS and AV, failed to report a change in their residential address while residing in Bali. They were found at an address in Buleleng Regency and admitted they had lived there without proper reporting.
Setiawan confirmed that HED will remain in detention pending deportation, while investigations into the other three offenders are ongoing. HED faces charges under Article 78, paragraph (3) of Law Number 6 of 2011 regarding immigration.
Setiawan remarked, “For the other three individuals, examinations and investigations are still in progress regarding their immigration violations.”
He emphasized the importance of routine patrols in areas with a high concentration of foreigners, specifically Buleleng, Jembrana, and Karangasem Regencies.
Meanwhile, immigration patrols in Central Ubud this week did not uncover any violations. Ridha Sah Putra, Head of the Denpasar Class I TPI Immigration Office, noted that patrols focused on high-traffic tourist spots, including Jalan Monkey Forest and Ubud Art Market.
Tourism in Bali remains a priority for immigration enforcement. ISlmy Karim, Director General of Immigration, and Pramella Yunidar Pasaribu, Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, have both expressed strong support for a zero-tolerance approach to immigration violations.
“This monitoring ensures that all foreigners in Bali comply with immigration regulations. Our goal is to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for tourists and residents alike,” Pasaribu stated.
In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, earlier this month, Silmy Karim announced the allocation of over 20 new immigration patrol vehicles for Bali.
Operation Jagratara continues its mission to identify foreigners violating immigration laws and engaging in illegal activities.
For most visitors, the recommended visa for traveling to Bali is the 30-day visa on arrival or e-visa on arrival, available prior to departure. The visa costs IDR 500,000 and can be extended for an additional 30 days, allowing tourists to partake in tourism, limited business activities, and social visits.
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