A Chinese national has been deported from Bali after immigration officers found him working as a project supervisor while holding a Visa on Arrival (VOA), which does not permit employment in Indonesia.

The 29-year-old, identified by his initials JZ, was deported by the Denpasar Immigration Office on Monday (September 7, 2026).

Officers from the Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement Section escorted JZ through the departure process to ensure the deportation was carried out in accordance with immigration procedures.

JZ left Bali at 6.15pm on flights MU7406 and MU5323, travelling from Denpasar to Shanghai Changsha.

Head of the Denpasar Immigration Office R Haryo Sakti said all foreign nationals staying in Indonesia are required to comply with the country’s laws and regulations.

He said immigration authorities would continue to monitor and take action against violations firmly and proportionately, in accordance with applicable laws.

“The deportation is part of the Denpasar Immigration Office’s efforts to enforce regulations against foreign nationals who commit immigration violations in Bali,” Haryo said in a statement on Tuesday (September 8).

The administrative immigration action was taken under Article 75 paragraph (1) of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration.

The provision allows immigration officials to take action against foreign nationals who are considered to be carrying out activities that endanger security or public order, or who fail to comply with Indonesian laws and regulations.

Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration Ramdhani said violations committed by foreign nationals would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

He said the enforcement was necessary to maintain security and public order in Bali while providing legal certainty for the local community.

The case is another reminder that foreign nationals visiting Bali must ensure that their activities are permitted under the type of immigration status they hold. A Visa on Arrival is intended for permitted visit activities and does not provide authorisation to work in Indonesia.