Six Foreigners Deported from Bali Over Overstay and Public Disturbances

Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration, through the Denpasar Immigration Detention House (Rudenim Denpasar), announced the deportation of six foreign nationals from Bali for violating visa regulations and disturbing public order. Those deported include a New Zealand woman (54), a Canadian man (51), and four Indian men aged 27, 21, 32, and 29. The deportations took place in stages via Ngurah Rai International Airport between June 10 and 12, 2026, with the announcement made on June 17.

According to Rudenim Denpasar head Teguh Mentalyadi, the enforcement action followed reports from local residents and police. The Canadian man allegedly went on a rampage and damaged property in the Buleleng area in early May. Despite holding a valid visa, he was deported after being deemed a threat to public safety.

Similarly, an Indian national was detained by police after allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging facilities at a hotel in Ubud, and refusing to pay for food and laundry services.

Separately, four cases of visa overstay were also uncovered. The New Zealand woman had reportedly overstayed for 56 days, claiming she was unaware her visa had expired. Three Indian men detained at a hotel in Kuta had overstayed by 70, 30, and 30 days respectively.

All six individuals were deported under Articles 75 and 78 of Indonesia's 2011 Immigration Law, and could face entry bans ranging from five years to a lifetime, depending on the severity of their violations.

Immigration authorities stated they will not tolerate any form of immigration violation or public disturbance by foreigners in Bali, calling the crackdown a commitment to protecting public order and security.