DENPASAR, BALINEWS – The Denpasar Immigration Office has taken administrative action against seven foreign nationals for immigration violations during a series of enforcement operations conducted from November 5 to 8, 2026. Five were deported, while the remaining two were transferred to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center.
The five deported individuals were nationals of France, Russia, Australia, Uganda, and Belgium. Their violations included overstaying their permitted period of stay, suspected involvement in prostitution-related activities, and conduct considered potentially harmful to public order.
The first deportation involved AJV, a 46-year-old French woman, who was sent back to France on November 5, 2026. She was deported for overstaying her residence permit by more than 60 days, in violation of Article 78 paragraph (3) of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration.
She departed from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 7:45 p.m. local time on a flight bound for Paris.
The following day, November 6, immigration authorities deported AS, a 29-year-old Russian woman, over suspected involvement in prostitution-related activities. She was subjected to Immigration Administrative Measures under Article 75 paragraph (1) of the Immigration Law.
AS departed Bali for Moscow at 12 p.m. local time.
On November 7, authorities deported AJAO, a 63-year-old Australian man, for violating Article 78 paragraph (2) of the Immigration Law. He had overstayed his permitted period of stay and failed to pay the applicable immigration overstay fee.
He was flown from Denpasar to Perth at 1 a.m. local time.
Also on November 7, JN, a 35-year-old Ugandan woman, was deported over suspected involvement in prostitution-related activities. She was subjected to administrative action under Article 75 paragraph (1) of the same law.
JN departed from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight to Entebbe at 12:35 a.m. local time.
The fifth deportation involved LML, a 32-year-old Belgian national, on November 8. The individual was deported under Article 75 paragraph (1) of the Immigration Law over activities suspected of posing a threat to public security and order or showing disregard for applicable laws and regulations.
LML departed Bali for Brussels at 12:35 a.m. local time.
In addition to the five deportations, the Denpasar Immigration Office transferred two other foreign nationals to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center on Friday, November 6.
The two individuals were identified by their initials as BDC, a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, and CYA, a 31-year-old Ghanaian man.
Based on immigration examinations, BDC was found to have violated Article 78 paragraph (3) of Law No. 6 of 2011, while CYA was found to have violated Article 78 paragraph (2) of the same law.
Following administrative checks and document verification, both individuals were formally handed over to detention center officers at 3 p.m. local time for placement in the detention facility in accordance with applicable regulations.
Head of the Denpasar Class I Immigration Office, R. Haryo Sakti, said the office would continue strengthening immigration supervision and taking firm action against foreign nationals who violate Indonesian laws.
"Every foreign national staying in Indonesia is required to comply with the applicable laws and regulations. We will continue to strengthen supervision and take firm action against every immigration violation in accordance with the law," Haryo said.
He added that enforcement measures against foreign nationals suspected of engaging in prostitution-related activities were also part of the office's commitment to maintaining security and public order in Bali.
Meanwhile, Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Ramdhani, emphasized that immigration law enforcement must be carried out professionally, consistently, and in accordance with established procedures.
He also urged immigration officers to strengthen supervision of foreign nationals and enhance coordination with relevant government agencies.
According to Ramdhani, immigration authorities must deliver tangible benefits to the public through both quality public services and effective law enforcement.
The enforcement operations reflect the Immigration Directorate General's commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring that all foreign nationals comply with Indonesian immigration regulations.
