BADUNG, mybalinews.com – The Denpasar Immigration Detention Center has deported a Spanish man from Bali after overstaying for more than 3 years in the resort island.
The 55 years old man, FBC, was deported on Friday (20/12) deported via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to final destinantion Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Head of the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center, Gede Dudy Duwita, in a statement on Saturday said that FBC have committed an overstay violation for more than three years. The Spanish man has violated Article 78 Paragraph 3 of Immigration Law.
Dudy explained that FBC first entered Indonesia in January 2020 via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. At that time, he came using an ITK (Visit Stay Permit) which was valid until May 2, 2021.
However, until December 2024, he remained in Indonesia without renewing his stay permit, which caused him to overstay for 1316 days.
While in Indonesia, FBC admitted that he has moving around in several areas of Bali, such as Saba, Gianyar, Canggu, Munggu, Ubud, and Pemuteran.
He spent most of his time working as a journalist and online media writer for publications in Spain.
He also planned to build a business in Bali, although this business has not materialized to date.
Dudy Duwita said that FBC was handed over by the Singaraja Immigration Office to the Denpasar Immigration Office on December 10, 2024 for further deportation.
“Immigration violations such as overstaying cannot be tolerated. We are committed to maintaining order and security in the territory of Indonesia,” said Dudy.
After being detained for 10 days and all flight ticket costs were provided by one of his friends who is also a foreigner in Bali, FBC finally deported on Friday.
Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Pramella Yunidar Pasaribu, emphasized that this action was part of a routine effort to enforce the law and maintain national security.
“We will not hesitate to take firm action against any violation of immigration law. All foreigners in Indonesia are expected to always comply with the applicable residence permit provisions,” Pramella said. (mybalinews/KAD/ERV)
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