Bali Tightens Grip on Illegal Foreign Property and Visa Abuse

TL;DR

Reports suggest Balinese and national Indonesian authorities are stepping up enforcement actions targeting two distinct but related groups: foreigners

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The Facts

Reports suggest Balinese and national Indonesian authorities are stepping up enforcement actions targeting two distinct but related groups: foreigners who have acquired property through nominee arrangements — using Indonesian citizens as legal title holders — and so-called 'investment tourists,' a term used for foreign nationals conducting commercial or investment activities while holding tourist visas (Visa Kunjungan) or social-cultural visas.

Under Indonesian law, the situation is unambiguous

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Next Steps

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