BADUNG, BALI — WorldWartaGlobal.Id
Canggu, Badung, Bali, once again became the focus of immigration authorities as officers carried out the Dharma Dewata Foreign Nationals Oversight Operation, aimed at ensuring that the presence and activities of foreign nationals remain within the framework of Indonesian law.
The operation was conducted on Thursday night, August 27, 2026, and was directly led by Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko.
During the operation, six foreign nationals were taken to the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office for further examination.
The move is part of the immigration authority's efforts to verify the individuals' travel documents, immigration status, residence permits, and the conformity of their activities with the purposes permitted under Indonesian immigration regulations.
More Than Just a Night Patrol
Foreign-national oversight has become increasingly important in Bali, one of Indonesia's major international tourism destinations with a high volume of foreign visitors and residents.
Effective oversight cannot simply be measured by the number of people inspected. What matters is the accuracy of verification, validity of immigration documents, compliance with residence permits, and concrete follow-up on every finding.
The six foreign nationals taken for further examination therefore represent an important part of the process.
At the same time, their status must be treated objectively. Being taken for further examination does not automatically mean that they have committed an immigration violation. Any determination must be based on the results of the examination and an official decision by the competent immigration authorities.
Canggu Under Increased Scrutiny
Canggu has become one of Bali's areas with a high concentration of tourism activity and an international community. This situation inevitably requires consistent and professional immigration oversight.
Such supervision becomes particularly important when foreign nationals engage in activities beyond tourism, including employment, business activities, social activities, or other activities that may have legal implications for their immigration status.
This is where the Dharma Dewata Operation must be measured—not merely by the number of inspections conducted, but by whether the operation produces professional, transparent, and accountable law enforcement.
The Public Has the Right to Know the Follow-Up
Field operations should not end with inspections.
The public deserves appropriate information regarding the outcome of the examination of the six foreign nationals: whether their documents were found to be in order, whether administrative violations were identified, whether immigration enforcement measures were imposed, or whether no violations were found.
Transparency in follow-up is essential to ensure that immigration operations are not merely ceremonial activities, but genuine instruments of the state to maintain immigration order and uphold the rule of law.
Immigration oversight is not an anti-foreigner policy. It is a legitimate state mechanism to ensure that every foreign national in Indonesia respects Indonesian law and complies with applicable regulations.
In Bali, the message must be clear:
Come as a tourist, work as a professional, or invest as a businessperson—everyone is subject to rules.
And when those rules are violated, the law must be enforced fairly, professionally, and without discrimination.
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