DENPASAR, Bali – Indonesian immigration authorities have deported six foreign nationals from Bali after they were found to have violated immigration regulations or engaged in behaviour deemed disruptive to public order.
The deportees included citizens of New Zealand, Canada and India, according to Teguh Mentalyadi, head of the Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre (Rudenim).
“Deportation was carried out after authorities found violations related to public order and overstayed permits,” Teguh said.
Two of the cases involved alleged disturbances that prompted immigration action despite valid stay permits.
A 51-year-old Canadian national, identified by the initials FRP, was deported after allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging property at a residential complex in Sukasada, Buleleng, on May 9. He was initially secured by Buleleng Police before being transferred to immigration authorities.
Although his visitor permit remained valid until June 18, immigration officials proceeded with deportation on the grounds of public order violations.
In a separate case, an Indian national identified as SSP, 29, was detained following an incident at a hotel in Ubud on May 23. Authorities alleged he damaged hotel property, including bottles and glassware, and refused to pay food and laundry bills.
The remaining four foreign nationals were deported for overstaying their authorised period of stay in Indonesia.
A New Zealand citizen identified as RNB, 54, was found to have overstayed by 56 days after entering Indonesia on a Visa on Arrival. Immigration officials said the individual claimed to be unaware that the visa had expired.
Three Indian nationals identified as SS, 27, GS, 21, and BS, 32, were also removed after exceeding their permitted stay periods. SS allegedly overstayed by 70 days, while GS and BS each overstayed by approximately 30 days.
According to immigration authorities, the deportations were carried out through Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport between June 10 and June 12.
FRP and SSP were sanctioned under Article 75 of Indonesia’s Immigration Law, which allows administrative action against foreigners considered a threat to public order or security. The remaining four individuals were processed under Article 78, which governs overstay violations.
Authorities said the six deportees may also face future entry bans to Indonesia. The duration of any blacklist period will be determined by the Directorate General of Immigration following a review of each case.
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