Major change for South Africans visiting the UK

South Africans planning a trip to the United Kingdom (UK) will soon notice something missing from their passports. The familiar visa sticker, long seen as proof of approval, is officially gone. The UK has completed its transition to a fully digital immigration system, replacing physical visa vignettes and Biometric Residence Permits with electronic visas, known … Read more

South Korea to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Indonesian Travelers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – South Korea plans to provide visa-free entry to Indonesian travelers as part of an ambitious package of tourism measures to attract 30 million international visitors to Korea. These steps include loosening visa regulations, expanding regional airport routes, and cracking down on price fraud. According to the Korea Times, Indonesian tourists will be granted visa-free … Read more

Bali Confirms Number Of Foreigners Legally Employed In Bali’s Busiest Tourist Destinations 

Share The Article Here at The Bali Sun, one of the topics we cover most frequently is immigration. From tourist visas to immigration task force spot checks at top attractions, through to changing stay permit extension rules, we understand that immigration matters can be confusing and must be taken seriously.  In Indonesia, immigration is a … Read more

How to Apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa in 2026

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – New Zealand has always been a dream destination for many travelers because of its natural beauty and international work experience. For those who have been eyeing international work experience opportunities, New Zealand Immigration has officially announced the opening schedule for the 2026 Working Holiday Visa (WHV). As reported by Travel+Leisure, unlike regular tourist visas, … Read more

Indonesian Pilgrim Dies Attempting Illegal Desert Route to Mecca for Hajj

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – An Indonesian citizen, identified by the initials SM, tragically died in the Jumum desert area of Saudi Arabia during the 2025 Hajj season. The cause of death was severe dehydration, sustained while attempting to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca via an unauthorized desert route. The Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah reported … Read more

World’s Toughest Visa Requirements: 11 Countries

Navigating global Travel: Visa Delays and Entry Challenges Table of Contents Navigating global Travel: Visa Delays and Entry Challenges Navigating global Travel: Visa Delays and Entry Challenges The Importance of Visas in International Travel Factors Influencing Visa Difficulty Countries Known for Challenging Visa Processes 1. Russia 2. China 3. Turkmenistan 4. Cuba 5. Afghanistan 6. … Read more

11 Countries with the Most Restrictive Visa Policies

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Several prospective Indonesian furoda hajj pilgrims have not obtained visas. Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar stated that this delay is experienced not only by hajj pilgrims from Indonesia but also by those from several other countries. Nasaruddin said that the delay in issuing furoda hajj visas is not unique to pilgrims from … Read more

China slams ‘unreasonable’ US decision to revoke student visas

Beijing criticised the United States’ decision to “unreasonably” revoke the visas of Chinese students, saying on Thursday (May 29) it had lodged protests with Washington following the announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The US has unreasonably cancelled Chinese students’ visas under the pretext of ideology and national rights,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning … Read more

As Donald Trump battles Harvard University, Australian students and graduates face fallout

The group chat for the Australia-New Zealand student club at Harvard is typically used to organise picnics and pub nights. But in the past week, it’s been blowing up with talk about the US’s sudden decision to effectively ban the students from attending the prestigious university. The Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard’s ability to … Read more