Entry to Bali via Gilimanuk Tightened, Residents Without Identification to be Repatriated

Entry to Bali through Gilimanuk Port has been tightened during the Eid al-Fitr return flow. Residents arriving at Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana, Bali, without a clear purpose and without identification will be repatriated to their home regions.

Observations by detikBali on Thursday afternoon (26/3/2026) showed that the movement of incoming residents (dukTang) at Gilimanuk Port remained relatively controlled. Although there has not yet been a drastic surge, joint personnel have been deployed to inspect the administration of arriving residents.

“The personnel come from Civil Registry (Dukcapil), Civil Service Police (Satpol PP), Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), National Police (Polri), Transportation Department, and Community Protection (Linmas). This is a precautionary measure ahead of the peak return flow for the 2026 Eid holiday,” stated the Head of Population Registration Services at Jembrana’s Civil Registry, I Komang Sujana, on Thursday.

Currently, checks are focused at the population post in Gilimanuk Terminal. According to him, personnel prioritise factual verification. In addition to being asked to show their ID card (KTP), incoming individuals are also required to provide a clear guarantor for their arrival in Bali.

“As long as they can show supporting evidence such as a photocopy or photo of their KTP on their mobile phone, have a valid National ID Number (NIK), and have a clear guarantor, tolerance is still given,” said Sujana.

“Conversely, incoming individuals without complete identification, without a purpose, or without a guarantor will certainly be repatriated to their home regions,” he added.

Identity checks for people entering Bali are also conducted at night. In the early hours of Wednesday (25/3), members of the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) stood guard outside Gilimanuk Port. Vehicles exiting the port were directed to Gilimanuk Terminal.

“Good evening, sir, may I see your KTP,” said one Satpol PP member. Vehicles were allowed to pass after the identity matched the driver.

The Head of Satpol PP Jembrana, I Ketut Eko Susilo Artha Permana, revealed that his personnel have been mobilised to anticipate the peak return flow at Gilimanuk Port. The peak flow to Bali is predicted to occur this weekend.

“Today, additional Satpol PP personnel have been deployed to support identity checks for residents entering Bali to ensure maximum supervision. Ten personnel have been readied today,” said Eko.