A 41-year-old Norwegian man was deported from Bali after climbing Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations. Immigration officers from Singaraja processed the deportation on 20 February 2025 through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, according to Hendra Setiawan, head of Singaraja Immigration Office.
Authorities detained the foreign national on 15 February following a report from local officials. “Once we received the report, our enforcement team immediately secured the individual for further investigation,” Hendra said on 24 February.
BG entered Indonesia on 2 February using a visa on arrival valid until 3 March. Despite warnings from local authorities and signage prohibiting unguided climbs, he proceeded alone, even documenting a prohibition banner before ignoring it.
Regulations require climbers to be accompanied by local guides, as outlined in a 2025 Forestry and Environmental Agency circular aimed at reducing risks, particularly during extreme weather. Signs reinforcing this rule have been installed at Mount Agung’s entry points.
Hendra emphasized that compliance applies to all hikers, including foreign nationals. “These measures are in place to prevent accidents. Ignoring them is not an option,” he said.
