Singaraja Immigration Tightens Surveillance on Foreigners at Gilimanuk Port

According to Richard Jandres, head of the Information and Communication Sub-Section at the Class II Immigration Office in Singaraja, authorities have stepped up monitoring of foreign nationals' activities across North and West Bali. The focus is on Gilimanuk Port, the domestic ferry crossing between Java and Bali, as well as tourist accommodation areas concentrated in Jembrana Regency.

Although Gilimanuk is officially a domestic port, immigration officials noted an unusually high volume of foreign travelers crossing between Java and Bali there, making it a key checkpoint for detecting potential overstays or administrative violations.

The surveillance effort goes beyond document checks: the Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement Team (Inteldakim) conducts regular daily and weekly patrols, including direct visits to lodging areas frequented by foreign tourists. Officials said reports from local residents have proven helpful in identifying foreigners engaged in activities inconsistent with their visa or stay permit purpose.

Between August and September 2026, the Singaraja Immigration Office recorded two deportations within its jurisdiction, most involving misuse of stay permits. One case involved a former inmate convicted of a narcotics offense, who was handed over directly from detention and deported to his home country upon completing his sentence.

Immigration officials continue to urge accommodation business owners, lodging managers, and the general public to proactively report the presence of foreigners in their surrounding areas to help maintain order and comfort in Bali's tourism sector.