Foreigners Free to Work Illegally in Bali

Bali is not only a tourist destination for foreign tourists from many countries. An investigation conducted by Kompas daily found a number of foreign nationals were free to work illegally in the resort island.

TIM INVESTIGASI KOMPAS

Gabriel, a French citizen, photographed his client at the end of April 2023 in Badung Regency, Bali. He carried out work as a commercial photographer illegally because he did not have a work permit.

BADUNG, KOMPAS — Kompas daily’s investigation team has found a number of foreign nationals or foreigners working illegally in Bali. They work freely in tourist areas even though they do not have the proper immigration documents.

In general, foreigners who work illegally in Bali find clients through social media. Their jobs vary, from photographer or model to opening a motor vehicle rental business.