Moving around in Bali is normal. However, If you have a long stay visa it is critical that you keep the Immigration Deportment informed of where you are living and use the appropriate Office.
Make Sure You Go To The Right Immigration Office in Bali
Indonseian officials love to know where everyone is. That includes Mr & Mrs Indonesia, Boys & Girls, Cats & Dogs and all the ships at sea.
Because of this, it is important to understand that if you are on a long term visa of any sort, you need to go to the immigration office that covers your area. it’s not just for convenience, but also for the support documents needed for your visa.
Where the Immigration offices are in Bali
If you are extending a VOA then you can more or less go to any office near where you are staying at the time. However, if you have residency of any kind it is slightly more difficult.
When you move from one area in Bali, or in fact any other place in the country, when you change address or location you need to keep Immigration informed. This means that if you move from one jurisdiction to another, you must register the change with the office covering your area.
As is usual, this can be time consuming and confusing. Don’t worry, Gateway has you covered. If you ibtained your original visa with us, it is fairly straight forward and we can do most of it for you. If however, you obtained your visa with other means it can be a little more complicated and time consuming as we need to collect the right paperwork and register with the right local offices.
Below is a list of all the offices throughout Bali, with their jurisdictions. Check to be sure you go to the right one if you want to have anything to do with Immigration or the best thing to do is contact us and ask, or let us handle it.
Denpasar Jurisdictions
– West Denpasar
– South Denpasar
– East Denpasar
– North Denpasar
Southern Bali Area:
Jalan Raya Taman Jimbaran, Kuta Seletan,
+62-0361-8468395
– Nusa Dua
– Jimbaran
– Other areas in southern Bali
Bangli Jurisdition
– Bangli
– Kintamani
– Susut
– Tembuku
Tabanan Jurisdition
– Baturiti – Kediri
– Kerambitan – Marga
– Penebel – Pupuan
– Selemadeg – Selemadeg Barat
– Selemadeg Timur – Tabanan
KlungKung Jurisdiction
– Banjarangkan
– Dawan
– Klungkung
– Nusa Penida
Gianyar Juridiction
– Blahbatuh
– Gianyar
– Payangan
– Ubud
– Sukawati
– Tampaksiring
– Tegallalang
Badung Jurisdiciton
– Abiansemal
– Mengwi
– Petang
Buleleng Jurisdiciton
Singaraja. North Bali.
Jalan Seririt Singaraja Pemaron Singaraja, Bali, 81151
(+62) 362 32174
– Banjar – Buleleng
– Busungbiu – Gerokgak
– Kubutambahan – Sawan
– Seririt – Sukasada
– Tejakula
Badung Jurisdiciton
– Abiansemal
– Mengwi
– Petang
Conclusion
It’s essential to visit the correct immigration office to avoid unnecessary delays or complications with your stay permit. Knowing which Kanim serves your area ensures that you can efficiently manage your immigration needs. If you’re ever in doubt, it’s best to contact the nearest Kanim to verify their jurisdiction and confirm the necessary procedures for your specific location in Bali.
Another thing that you should remember is that these offices are usually very busy and can be frustrating. There are seversl desks to visit and forms to fill in. There is no real reason why you should not do this by yourself other than the fact that you msy end up wasting a couple of days of your vacation, travel a long way there and back and you may have your patience tried to the limit.
For those who want a hassle-free experience, our specialists at Indonesian Visa Service are here to assist you with all your immigration needs, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process. You can contact us here.
