Bali Tourist Visa Update - Bali Immigration is working around the clock to crack down on foreigners breaking immigration law. Bali welcomes more than 7 million international tourists each year, and while the vast majority of visits honor the laws of the land, an increasing number of individuals are being caught breaking immigration law in big
Bali Beach Privatization - It feels to many that Bali is in a precarious place right now. With tourism development happening at lightning speed, there are concerns that the island is prioritizing growth over essential conservation and preservation efforts.Whether it’s coastal erosion in Kuta or land conservation in Ubud, the alarm calls are being sounded across
Bali Landfill Closure - Bali’s largest open landfill site, the Suwung TPA, has been slated to close for more than five years, but with the date being pushed back, locals, leaders, and frequent visitors to Bali are skeptical about whether this time it will actually happen.The Suwung TPA sits just between Denpasar City and Serangan Island, and is
Bali Visa Update - Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory.This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all
Nyepi Day Protocols Bali - Nyepi, or the Balinese Holy Day of Silence, will be observed on the 19th March. It is the most spiritually significant day of the year for Balinese Hindus, and it is truly an honour to be on the island during this auspicious time.On Nyepi Day, the whole island falls silent, the
Bali Religious Festivals - As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan.In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. With these religious festivities happening nationwide, an increased police presence will be
Bali Short Term Rental Compliance 2026- Key TakeawaysAirbnb is not banned in Bali — but unlicensed properties listed on any platform face removal, fines, and enforcement action after March 31, 2026.Foreign villa owners need an NIB, Pondok Wisata license (up to 5 rooms), correct zoning, PBG/SLF building certificates, and tax registrations — individual foreigners cannot
Bali Metro System Progress - Questions Raised Over Slow Progress On Bali Metro System As Tourist Traffic Congestion WorsensThe project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a year ago, progress on the development has become increasingly slow.The Bali
Bali Airport Biosecurity - Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that it has increased its biosecurity monitoring operation in light of the spread of the Nipah virus. All passengers arriving at Bali Airport are already being monitored using thermal cameras due to the rising rates of Super Flu in the region, and
