Parliament Urges Bali Immigration to Strengthen Oversight Amid Surge in Foreign Tourists
Jakarta, VIVA – Member of House of Representatives Commission XIII Marinus Gea has highlighted the urgency of strengthening immigration performance and governance in Bali Province amid the rising dynamics of international tourism and high global mobility.
Surveillance of residence permits to the handling of detainees or foreign nationals (WNA) placed in immigration detention rooms is deemed necessary to be tightened in order to prevent immigration violations and potential cross-border threats.
This was conveyed by Marinus during the House of Representatives Commission XIII’s working meeting with the Bali Regional Immigration Office in Denpasar, Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
According to Marinus, improving immigration governance is not merely an administrative routine, but rather the main foundation in strengthening surveillance, law enforcement, and early detection of violations committed by foreign nationals in Bali.
“Strengthening immigration governance is very important to increase the effectiveness of surveillance, law enforcement, and early detection of violations committed by foreign nationals in Bali,” said Marinus.
The PDI Perjuangan politician also emphasised the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in immigration surveillance. He encouraged the Bali Immigration Office not to work alone, but to actively involve local government and the community.
“Commission XIII encourages the Bali Regional Immigration Office to synergise with local government to increase community participation. Public involvement is crucial in strengthening early detection and reporting of foreign national violations,” he said.
He assessed that community participation could become one of the important instruments in strengthening surveillance of the presence and activities of foreign nationals in Bali, which is one of Indonesia’s main international tourist destinations.
In addition to highlighting surveillance, Marinus also reminded of the threat of transnational crime involving foreigners. According to him, weak surveillance has the potential to cause serious impacts on regional economic stability.
“The potential for transnational crime involving foreign nationals must be anticipated early because it can cause economic losses to the region,” he stated.
Therefore, he requested that strengthening early detection and firm action against violators become the top priority.
“Strengthening early detection and firm action against perpetrators is a priority so that the immigration function remains aligned with protecting national interests,” Marinus stressed.