Bali Immigration Waives Overstay Fines for 35 Foreign Nationals Affected by Middle East Crisis

Denpasar — Bali’s Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration has waived overstay fines for 35 foreign nationals whose flights were disrupted by Middle Eastern conflict from 28 February to 8 March 2026.

“They have met the administrative requirements for emergency circumstances,” said Felucia Sengky Ratna, Head of the Bali Regional Immigration Office, in Denpasar on Monday.

Under Indonesia’s Immigration Law regulations, foreign nationals exceeding their permitted stay by less than 60 days are subject to fines of Rp1 million per day.

Ratna stated that emergency temporary stay permits (ITKT) have been granted to 270 foreign nationals at the Ngurah Rai and Denpasar Immigration Offices.

To access these services, affected foreign nationals must provide original passports, cancelled airline tickets, and written confirmation from the airline regarding flight cancellations.

According to preliminary data, the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has resulted in 40 flights from Bali to Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi being cancelled.

The Immigration Office has maximised complaint channels including a call centre, social media, and direct complaint services, providing full assistance to guide affected foreign nationals regarding their immigration status. The office has also streamlined services with same-day permit issuance for temporary stay permits.

The office will maintain close oversight of affected foreign nationals as a precaution against potential social problems, violations of public order, or misuse of temporary stay permits under the guise of force majeure circumstances.

Ratna urged all foreign nationals affected by flight cancellations to remain calm, report to the nearest Immigration Office before their current permits expire, and comply with Indonesian law.

“We understand the difficult situation faced by foreign nationals due to force majeure in the Middle East. Therefore, we are fully committed to proactively providing service certainty,” she said.