In anticipation of a significant surge in the number of foreign tourists, Bali's immigration authorities have increased surveillance at the island's entry points. Recent data shows that by July 2024, Bali has welcomed 3.89 million foreign tourists, an increase of one million visits compared to the same period last year.
Pramella Yusnida Pasaribu, Head of the Bali Regional Office of Law and Human Rights, emphasized that surveillance of foreign tourists at Ngurah Rai Airport has been intensified. This security measure aims to maintain safety and order during the visit period.
The document inspection process will be optimized with a thorough review of passports, visas, and residence permits. The integrated data-based immigration information system also allows for more effective monitoring of foreign nationals' movements. Furthermore, the integration of facial recognition technology strengthens the border management system.
The Bali Immigration Office has engaged in intensive coordination with related agencies, including the Police, Customs, and the Tourism Office, to enhance the efficiency of inspections.
Since March 6, 2024, 30 facial recognition technology-based autogates have been implemented at the international arrival terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport. To increase capacity, an additional 20 units are planned for the international departure terminal, bringing the total to 80 units.
Tourists from Australia (877,329 people), India (328,767), and China (278,329) have dominated visits to the Island of the Gods this year.
During the period from January to July 19, 2024, 258 foreign nationals have been deported from Bali, while 318 others were denied entry from the beginning of the year until March. Most of the entry refusals were due to invalid visas, as well as other factors such as criminal history and insufficient passport validity.
