DENPASAR, Bali – Immigration authorities in Bali deported 342 foreign nationals during the first six months of 2026 for violating Indonesia’s immigration laws, underscoring the government’s continued crackdown on foreigners who fail to comply with local regulations.

The deportations, carried out between January and June, followed a range of immigration offences, with visa overstays and the misuse of residence permits remaining the most common violations.

Other cases involved foreigners working without the required permits, engaging in fraudulent investment schemes, disrupting public order, or violating local customs, according to Felucia Sengky Ratna, head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration.

“Indonesia, particularly Bali, remains open to tourists and investors. However, every foreign national is required to obey the laws that apply here,” Felucia said in a statement on Saturday.

“For those who do not respect our laws and disturb social order, we will ensure there is no safe place in Bali,” she added.

The enforcement actions were carried out by immigration offices in Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Singaraja, Tabanan, and Klungkung, along with the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center. Officers conducted routine inspections and targeted operations in areas known to attract or accommodate foreign nationals.

Immigration authorities said surveillance has also been strengthened through independent field operations and closer coordination with the Foreigners Supervision Team (Timpora), a multi-agency task force that monitors the activities of foreign nationals across Indonesia.

The enhanced cooperation has led to several high-profile enforcement cases this year.

In March, immigration officers, working with Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and Customs, uncovered a clandestine drug laboratory allegedly operated by two Russian nationals in Bali.

During the same month, officers arrested a British national who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice upon arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.

More recently, in June, immigration authorities prevented an Australian fugitive wanted in connection with serious criminal offences in Australia, including alleged drug trafficking and outlaw motorcycle gang activities, from leaving Indonesia. The operation was conducted in coordination with the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Felucia also urged residents to play an active role in reporting suspected immigration violations through official complaint channels at their nearest immigration office.

“Do not hesitate to report suspicious activities involving foreign nationals that may violate Indonesian law. Together, we can protect the security, order, and harmony of Bali,” she said.

Bali, Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, welcomes millions of international visitors each year. While authorities continue to promote the island as an open and attractive destination for tourism and investment, immigration officials have repeatedly stressed that foreign visitors are expected to respect Indonesian laws, visa conditions, and local customs throughout their stay.