Security teams in Bali have called on Consulate Generals in the province to offer their support in curbing poor behavior from international tourists and increasing safety across the island.
The Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya called a meeting with Consuls Generals, Honorary Consuls, and Consul Agents from all countries based in Bali.
In Friday afternoon’s meeting, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya cited a series of incidents involving foreign tourists visiting the island engaging in antisocial and illegal activities.
Chief Inspector Adityajaya shared, “We urge the consuls to improve communication and remind their citizens so that similar incidents do not happen again.”
The meeting was also attended by the Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) and ex-Deputy Governor of Bali, Artha Ardhana Sukawati who is best known by his nickname Cok Ace.
The Chief Inspector shared that the meeting was called as a strategic forum to build effective communication between the police and representatives of friendly, cooperative countries. The mission moving forward is to strengthen cooperation in the field of security and protection of foreign citizens, as well as the implementation of safe and culturally respectful international activities in Bali.
The Chief Inspector reiterated that the Bali Police are committed to ensuring that Bali is safe and welcoming for international visitors, but that more support is needed from Consuls General, Honorary Consuls, and Consul Agents.
He shared, “We, the Bali Regional Police, are committed to creating a stable, safe, and comfortable situation for all foreign tourists and local communities so that later tourists and local residents can have holidays and activities safely and comfortably in Bali.”
He called for all Consulates in Bali to increase efforts to communicate to their citizens in Bali the expectations and conditions of their stay in the province.
Chief Inspector Adityajaya added, “[Visitors must] respect the traditions that already exist and run in Bali so far, considering the importance of security stability as the main foundation in realizing Bali tourism that is not only interesting in culture and nature but also superior in terms of comfort and safety.”
A spokesman on behalf of the International consulates in Bali told the meeting, “I strongly agree with the presentation of the Bali Police Chief regarding tourists who come to Bali to follow all the rules in Bali. We also ask the people of Bali to set a good example for tourists so that tourists know what and how to behave while in Bali.”
Last week, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster met with the Australian Consulate General Jo Stevens to discuss the future of the province’s relationship with the island’s most frequent international visitors.
Consulate General Stevens told Governor Koster, “We continue to work together with the Bali Provincial Government to encourage foreign tourists to comply with local rules and regulations.”
Stevens shared, “1.5 million Australian tourists visited Bali in 2024, and that is the highest number in history, so I think our people are very happy and really enjoying Bali.”
She added, “Australia and Indonesia have a close inter-community relationship, which is very clear in Bali. As the main overseas tourist destination for Australians and with a large community of Australians here, Bali has a special place in our relationship with Indonesia.”
Governor Koster reiterated his zero-tolerance and ‘no mercy’ approach to foreigners behaving badly on the island, noting, “We have worked with immigration so that naughty foreign tourists who use visas not according to their intended use will be immediately deported, and if they are criminals, they will be immediately processed under the law.”
Tourists visiting Bali in 2025 are advised to read up on the ‘dos and don’ts of Bali travel’ prior to arrival to ensure they are up to speed about what is expected of them during their stay on the island.
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