Nigerian Woman Deported from Bali After 93 Days of Visa Overstay
Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has deported a Nigerian woman who overstayed her visa in Indonesia by 93 days. The woman had been moving between accommodations in Canggu and told officials she could not afford a ticket home. The case came to light after a friend reported her to police, leading to her handover to immigration and eventual deportation.
Things to Consider
Foreign visitors on visit or tourist visas should regularly check their permitted stay date on their passport and apply for extensions well before expiry through official immigration channels. If return travel costs are a concern, arrange sufficient funds before arrival or contact your embassy early. Overstaying can lead not only to fines but also deportation and being placed on Indonesia's immigration blacklist, so consulting a licensed visa agent or immigration lawyer to manage your stay status is strongly advised.
Source: Balipuspanews.com