Four Vietnamese women have been deported from Bali after immigration authorities discovered they were working illegally as spa therapists in Kuta, Badung Regency. The deportation was carried out by the Class I Special Immigration Office at Ngurah Rai following an investigation into violations of Indonesia’s immigration laws.
Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Winarko, confirmed that the case involved four individuals identified by their initials as NNKT (46), NGHN (18), THL (42), and THN (44). Among them, NNKT was identified as an investor and the main person responsible for the operation.
Case Revealed Through Field Investigation
The case originated from information received by immigration authorities on October 25, 2025, concerning alleged illegal employment of foreign nationals at a spa in Kuta. Subsequent inspections confirmed that the four Vietnamese nationals were engaging in work activities not permitted under their visa categories.
Further examination revealed that NNKT held an Investor Stay Permit (KITAS), NGHN entered Indonesia with a Visa on Arrival (VOA), and THL and THN entered under the visa-free agreement between ASEAN countries. Despite holding valid entry permits, their stay conditions did not authorize employment.
“In the initial examination, the four admitted to working as spa therapists at the location. In fact, the residence permit he has does not allow him to work,” said Winarko.
Violation of Immigration Regulations
The investigation determined that the four women had misused their stay permits for work purposes. Their actions were classified as violations of Article 75, Paragraph 1, of Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration, which allows administrative action against foreign nationals conducting activities inconsistent with their permits.
As a result, the immigration authority imposed deportation measures against all four individuals. The enforcement was based on findings that their employment activities were not aligned with the type of visa or permit they possessed.
“On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, we will return them from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport,” said Winarko in his statement, Thursday (30/10/2025).
“Immigration law enforcement not only provides a deterrent effect for violators, but also ensures that the existence of foreigners in the Bali region remains orderly and in accordance with applicable regulations,” said Winarko.
Deportation and Entry Ban
Following the decision, all four Vietnamese nationals were deported from Bali and returned to their home country. Their names have also been entered into Indonesia’s immigration blacklist, effectively barring them from future entry into the country.
Conclusion
The deportation of the four Vietnamese women underscores the continued enforcement of Indonesian immigration laws, particularly regarding the misuse of investor, short-term, and visa-free entry permits for unauthorized employment. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining compliance and taking firm action against similar violations within the tourism sector.
