Updated List of Countries for Indonesia Visa on Arrival
17thĀ September 2022 – To contribute to accelerating economic growth, the Directorate General of Immigration released Circular Letter Number IMI-0700.GR.01.01 of 2022 on 14th September 2022. This new circular letter revokes or replaces the earlier circular, which was published on the same topic on 26th July 2022. The updated list of Indonesia Visa on Arrival countries […]
Petition to President on Canggu’s Noise Pollution
14th September 2022 – Locals and expats who live in Canggu have filed a petition at change.org to end extreme noise in Canggu, Bali. People begin to feel the disturbance caused by the activities of nightclubs and beach clubs. The noise which can last until 4 am, drunk tourists, and illegal races are no longer […]
30 Percent Tourists Cancelled Hotel Bookings in Yogyakarta
14th September 2022 ā€“ Due to the oil fuel price increase, a couple of tourists have cancelled their hotel bookings in Yogyakarta. This impact is felt especially in two-star hotels that are dependent on guests staying in for income. The Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), Deddy Pranowo Eryono, shows his concern […]
Return of Mass Tourism to The Island of Gods
12th September 2022 – After two years of travel bans and worldwide lockdowns, Bali again experiences large-scale tourism commotion. Before the pandemic started, the Island of Gods had grown accustomed to receiving more than 6 million tourists each year. Due to rigorous border controls, Bali only had 51 foreign visitors in 2021. The newest visitor […]
Jokowi Express Condolences on Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
9th September 2022 ā€“ President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expresses his deepest condolences on Queen Elizabeth IIā€™s death through his official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Through his social media, he said that Queen Elizabeth II is a widely admired and beloved queen. The President of Indonesia also expresses sympathy towards the Royal Family, the Government, and […]
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat is Closed to Anticipate Protest
9th September 2022 ā€“ Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, is temporarily closed to anticipate fuel oil price hike protests on Friday (9/9). There are brick blockades, barbed wires, and water barriers that fortify the street right below the Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat pedestrian bridge (JPO). A couple of roads have been forced to closed […]
New Online Ojek Fares Starts at 10th September
8th September 2022 ā€“ Through the Ministry of Transportation, the Government has officially set a new online ojek fares after the fuel oil price hike. The new fares will be effective three days from the date of its stipulation or 10th September. The decision to raise the online ojek fares has been postponed for quite […]
Desa Adat to Implement Entrance Fee to Kuta Beach
7th September 2022 ā€“ The plan to implement an entrance fee to Kuta Beach by Desa Adat is now strengthened with the completion of coastal areas in December. The Chief (Bendesa) of Kutaā€™s Desa Adat, I Wayan Wasista, said that after the rearrangement of Kuta Beach, the plan to implement an entrance fee will be […]
Bali Governor Strives to Boost Bali’s Tourism and Economy
7th September 2022 ā€“ Baliā€™s Governor, Wayan Koster, strives to boost Baliā€™s tourism and economy. With the development of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali is improving and stabilizing, which makes the island becomes a comfortable and safe tourist destination. According to Koster, the number of domestic tourists visiting Bali from January 2022 to 2nd September […]
Limited International Arrivals Gates During PPKM
6th September ā€“ The Government has extended the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM), thus the limited International Arrivals entrance gates for domestic and foreign travellers. This PPKM extension will be effective until 3rd October 2022. The Director General of Regional Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal, there will be an adjustment in PPKM […]