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You just checked your passport and the expiry date is uncomfortably close. Less than 6 months remaining — which means Indonesian immigration will not accept it for a new visa application, a KITAS conversion, or even a VOA extension. This is one of the most common problems foreigners face in Bali. The good news is that it has a clear, legal solution — and you do not need to leave Indonesia to solve it. Why 6 Months Matters So Much? Indonesian immigration requires your passport

A practical guide for foreigners in Bali running out of time on their Stay Permit Bali is where you want to be not for a holiday, not for a season, but for the long term. Maybe you are retiring here. Maybe you are investing in a business. Maybe your child lives here and you want to be close. Whatever your reason, there is a tried and tested legal pathway that thousands of expats use every year to establish themselves in Indonesia without rushing, without stress, and without l

Everything you need to know about in-country (onshore) visa conversion in Bali Gone are the days of the infamous "visa run" — the exhausting trip to Singapore, Malaysia just to re-enter Indonesia on a fresh visa. Today, Indonesia's immigration system allows many foreigners to change their visa status from inside the country, saving time, money, and stress. What Is a Visa Conversion? A visa conversion — officially called an In-Country (Onshore) Status Change — is the process o

If you're planning to visit or stay in Bali in 2026, there are several important visa and immigration changes you should be aware of. Here's a quick summary from Smart Visa Bali. 1. Visa Extensions Now Require an In-Person Visit As of June 2026, all foreigners must visit their local immigration office in person to extend any visa or stay permit. Online-only extensions are no longer accepted. 2. All Indonesia Arrival Card is Now Mandatory Since September 2025, all visitors mus

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