A total of 270 foreign tourists in Bali have applied for Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) after flight disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
Immigration authorities recorded that hundreds of travellers have been unable to leave the island after several airports in the Middle East suspended operations due to the ongoing situation.
The Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Felucia Sengky Ratna, said the office had also granted overstay fee waivers to foreign nationals whose permits expired while they were stranded in Bali.
“We have issued 270 Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) and granted 35 individuals a Rp 0 overstay fee waiver for affected foreign nationals who meet the emergency administrative requirements, from February 28 to March 8, 2026,” she said in a press release on Tuesday.
According to Sengky, the flight disruptions affected routes connecting Bali with major transit hubs in the Middle East.
Dozens of Bali–Middle East flights suspended
Immigration data shows that at least 40 flights from Bali to Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi were cancelled between February 28 and March 8, 2026.
The cancellations have prevented several foreign nationals from returning to their home countries or continuing their international journeys. Many travellers rely on Middle Eastern airports as transit points for long-haul flights.
The disruption has therefore led to an increase in requests for emergency immigration permits on the island.
Sengky said immigration officers are responding to the situation by facilitating administrative procedures for affected tourists while maintaining monitoring measures.
“We understand the difficult situation faced by foreign nationals due to this force majeure in the Middle East. Therefore, the Bali Immigration Office is fully committed to proactively providing easy and fast immigration services,” she said.
“However, at the same time, we are ensuring that field supervision remains strict to ensure security and order in Bali remains conducive and there is no room for abuse of regulations,” Sengky emphasised.
Immigration introduces emergency service measures
To respond to the situation, the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration has introduced several administrative measures to assist affected travellers.
The office has instructed all Immigration Technical Implementation Units (UPT) across Bali to remain alert and respond quickly to developments on the ground.
Authorities have also strengthened complaint channels, including call centres, social media platforms and direct service counters. These channels are intended to guide foreign nationals who require assistance with their immigration status.
In addition, the immigration office has implemented same-day services for the issuance of Emergency Stay Permits. The measure is designed to provide faster legal certainty for travellers whose stay permits are close to expiry.
Foreign nationals can also process their emergency permits at any immigration office in Bali, regardless of where they are registered or staying.
At the same time, immigration authorities will continue monitoring affected travellers to prevent possible violations of public order or misuse of stay permits under the pretext of emergency conditions.
The Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration has urged all foreign nationals affected by flight cancellations to remain calm and report to the nearest immigration office before their stay permits expire. Travellers are also advised to comply with all Indonesian laws and regulations while remaining in the country.
