Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights has officially launched an Immigration Patrol Task Force in Bali to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals and safeguard the popular tourism island’s security.
“This task force follows the president’s directive to ensure stability and security in Bali as one of Indonesia’s top tourism destinations,” said Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto. He noted that immigration will serve as the lead agency for monitoring foreign nationals.
The unit was inaugurated by Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto during a ceremony at Benoa Port, attended by about 500 representatives from immigration, corrections, the military, police, civil service, and traditional Balinese security groups known as pecalang. The event was also witnessed by Bali’s governor, provincial lawmakers, senior military and police commanders, and other regional officials.
Formed under Indonesia’s Immigration Law No. 6/2011 and Government Regulation No. 31/2013, the task force is designed to provide rapid response to violations, reduce breaches by foreigners, and reassure the public
Agus explain, the task force will deploy 100 immigration officers, each equipped with protective vests and body cameras to maximize effectiveness.
Patrols will be conducted using immigration motorcycles and cars across 10 strategic locations under the jurisdiction of the Ngurah Rai and Denpasar Immigration Offices. These include:
- North Kuta (Canggu)
- Seminyak
- Kerobokan
- Matahari Terbit and Benoa Ports
- Pecatu (Uluwatu, Bingin)
- Mertasari Beach
- Kuta District
- Gianyar (Ubud)
- Nusa Dua
- Jimbaran
“Team leaders and patrol officers will operate along predetermined routes, focusing on areas prone to immigration violations or where foreign nationals are concentrated. Patrol schedules will be both regular and randomized to avoid predictable patterns,” said Acting Director General of Immigration, Yuldi Yusman.
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The launch comes as Bali faces growing concerns over misconduct by some foreign visitors. Immigration data shows a sharp rise in enforcement actions: from November to December 2024, authorities deported 607 people and detained 303. Between January and July 2025, deportations surged to 2,669 and detentions to 2,009, with 62 foreigners facing criminal prosecution.
“In the future, we will continue to step up similar operations, both at the local level through routine patrols by the task force and at the national level through initiatives such as Wira Waspada,” he said.
“This task force is aimed at helping maintain national security stability, serving as a deterrent against violations, and preserving public trust in the immigration system,” Yuldi concluded.
(Raidi/Agung)
