Bali Immigration Office Urges Foreign Nationals to Pay Attention to Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr Holiday Schedules to Avoid Overstaying
The Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Felucia Sengky Ratna, has urged all foreign nationals (WNA) whose residence permits are nearing expiry to promptly complete payment or renewal of their stay permits. This is due to Bali’s upcoming combined public holidays for both Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr. She emphasised the readiness of her office in Bali to ensure this extended holiday transition period runs smoothly.
“We urge all residents in Bali, both Indonesian and foreign nationals, to pay close attention to the office’s operational deadlines. Given that Bali will celebrate Nyepi Day followed by Eid al-Fitr Combined Holiday, we request applicants for immigration services to complete their documentation before 18 March 2026 to avoid technical delays or the risk of overstaying,” said Felucia on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Felucia added that despite administrative services being closed, surveillance at international entry points remains a top priority. “Specifically for international gateways at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport and ports in Bali, our personnel will remain fully on duty 24 hours a day. Visa on Arrival (VoA) services and immigration checks for foreign tourists will continue operating normally to ensure comfortable tourism visits to Bali during this extended holiday. We remain committed to excellent public service even during holiday periods,” she explained.
This appeal reinforces an official notice from the Directorate General of Immigration regarding the combined Eid al-Fitr and Nyepi holiday in Bali specifically. Through its official statement, the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services announced that in conjunction with the national holiday and combined holiday for Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, the Directorate General of Immigration is adjusting the operational schedule of services across Indonesia. Immigration offices will temporarily close from 18–24 March 2026, and will resume serving the public on 25 March 2026.
Acting Director General of Immigration, Yuldi Yusman, urged the public to promptly complete immigration document processing, including passports and residence permits, before the holiday period begins. This is important to prevent congestion of applicants after the Eid celebrations and to minimise administrative risks.
“Ensure your immigration matters are completed before 17 March 2026. Given that the e-Visa portal will also be temporarily closed, we advise both the public and foreign nationals to promptly complete their immigration document processing. This is important for everyone’s convenience and to avoid the risk of overstaying during the Eid holiday,” explained Yuldi Yusman.
Although administrative services at immigration offices will be closed, Yuldi assured that surveillance and inspection functions at international gateways will continue operating normally. Arrival and departure areas at airports and international ports will remain operational 24 hours a day. Visa on Arrival services will also remain open to serve foreign tourists. Yuldi also urged those with urgent needs to use the One-Day Express Passport Acceleration service available at all Immigration offices.
Additionally, applicants whose passports have been processed are expected to collect them no later than 17 March 2026. For residents who have scheduled passport processing but will still be in their hometowns after Eid, the Directorate General of Immigration offers the convenience of rescheduling through the M-Paspor application.
For emergency passport situations, such as unavoidable medical treatment abroad, the public can contact the nearest immigration office hotline to obtain services. “Do not forget to always monitor the latest information via the official website www.imigrasi.go.id and immigration social media to stay updated during this extended holiday,” concluded Yuldi.