DENPASAR, Bali – An American man who told immigration officials he had tried to renew his Indonesian residence permit online but failed to follow up on the process has been deported from Bali after authorities found he had remained in the country long after his permit expired.

The 30-year-old US citizen, identified only by his initials DWW, was deported on July 30 and sent back to the United States with Dallas as his final destination, according to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre (Rudenim).

DWW had been living in Indonesia on a family reunification limited stay permit, or ITAS, sponsored by his Indonesian wife. Immigration authorities said the permit was valid until February 16, 2025.

When questioned by officers at the Denpasar Immigration Office, DWW said he had attempted to extend his residence permit online but did not monitor the application or follow up on the process.

He also told officers that he did not visit the immigration office because he did not have a vehicle.

Authorities said that during his time in Bali, DWW described his activities as including tourism and spiritual and religious pursuits. He told officials that his living expenses were supported through the management of assets left by his late mother.

Immigration authorities subsequently imposed an administrative immigration sanction under Article 78(3) of Indonesia’s Immigration Law.

Under the provision, foreign nationals who remain in Indonesia for more than 60 days after their stay permits expire are subject to deportation and may be placed on an entry-ban list.

Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre chief Teguh Mentalyadi said the deportation reflected authorities’ continued enforcement of immigration laws and oversight of foreign nationals in Bali.

“The presence of foreign nationals who violate immigration regulations can potentially disrupt public order,” Teguh said in a statement on Tuesday.

“We therefore emphasise that Immigration will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone who violates the regulations in force in Indonesia.”

DWW may also face a ban on re-entering Indonesia, although authorities said the duration has yet to be determined by the Directorate General of Immigration.