Published: 23.10.2026
Ngurah Rai Immigration cancelled the stay permit and deported a French national who had worked in Indonesia while holding a tourist Visa on Arrival. She was also subject to an entry ban for a specified period.
The case illustrates the practical consequences of working under a tourist VoA: cancellation of the stay status, deportation, and a subsequent entry ban. For people relocating, it reinforces that tourist status cannot substitute for a work authorization even while the VoA remains valid. The issue primarily affects foreigners planning to work locally, as well as employers and intermediaries handling their immigration documents. Anyone considering entry on a VoA followed by employment should take note.