🚨 Too Comfortable in Bali: German Tourist Deported After 72-Day Overstay

wayan yande
Jul 7
2 min read

📌 The Incident A 72-year-old German national, identified by the initials HPB, was deported from Bali after overstaying his visa by 72 days. He had entered Indonesia on December 5, 2024, with a visa valid until April 1, 2025. However, local immigration authorities in Singaraja only discovered the violation on June 12, 2025, following a tip from local residents.

📝 Legal Basis, Tourist Deported

According to Article 78(3) of Indonesia’s Immigration Law No. 6 of 2011, any foreign national who overstays beyond the allowed period is subject to:

Immediate deportation, and
Entry ban (also known as blacklisting), typically starting at 6 months or more, depending on the severity of the violation.

🛫 Deportation Process

HPB was apprehended in the Buleleng area, then processed at the Singaraja Immigration Office. He was deported via Thai Airways flight TG-440 from Ngurah Rai Airport to Munich via Bangkok on June 26, 2025.

🎯 Immigration’s Commitment

The Singaraja Immigration Office reiterated its firm stance on overstays and visa violations, emphasizing:

Routine patrols in known overstay-prone areas.
Active community involvement through public reporting.
Strict, non-discriminatory enforcement of immigration laws.

📊 Not an Isolated Case

HPB’s case is just one of many involving overstays in Bali. Recent similar incidents include:

Feb 2024: A German national deported after overstaying for 260 days.
Mar 2023: Another German overstay case lasting 467 days.
Sep 2023: A Russian national deported after overstaying 813 days.

This reflects a trend where Bali’s immigration authorities are enforcing visa rules more seriously, particularly in the post-pandemic era when entry is being more closely monitored.

💸 Penalties and Overstay Fines

For overstays under 60 days, Indonesian immigration typically issues a fine of IDR 1 million (approx. $65 USD) per day.For overstays beyond 60 days, deportation and blacklisting are automatic. In most cases, those unable to pay the fine are deported without delay.

👀 Role of Locals in Enforcement

Immigration authorities acknowledged the importance of public vigilance. HPB’s case was uncovered thanks to a local citizen’s report. The government encourages the public to report suspicious foreign nationals, as collaboration helps maintain security and visa order.

The deportation of HPB highlights key lessons:

Overstaying is a serious violation in Indonesia and can lead to deportation and bans.
Immigration enforcement is now firm and consistent, regardless of age or nationality.
Community reporting plays a vital role in visa law enforcement.
Bali is taking stronger measures to uphold its immigration rules to protect the integrity of its tourism industry.