The embarrassing number of Australian tourists that have already been kicked out of Bali this year as the holiday destination gets tough on unruly behaviour
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Bali officials have revealed the embarrassing number of Australians that have been deported from the popular tourist destination since the start of the year.
Six Aussie tourists have been kicked out of the country since January 1 with an average of almost two holidaymakers being given the boot every month.
A total of 93 visitors have been sent packing over the last few months as Bali clamps down on unruly behaviour.
Six Australian tourists have been deported from Bali since Janurary 1 this year
Bali has deported 93 overseas visitors from the island this year, with the majority for visa/permit violations and other breaches of the law
Russians made up the largest group, with 24 kicked out so far, followed by Nigerians with seven, and the US and Australia tied in third place with six each.
The number of deportations in 2023 is well on course to surpass the previous year, where 194 deportations were recorded.
Head of the Bali Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Anggiat Napitupulu said the majority were being told to leave over visa/permit violations.
Some had also broken the law before they were sent home.
Officials told the Bali Sun that they were planning the production of an official guidebook to educate tourists on unacceptable conduct.
Mr Napitupulu recently told reporters that not all foreigners knew what was permitted and what wasn’t on the island.
‘We hope to accelerate the completion of the guidebook or guidance book dos and don’ts ,’ he said.
Mr Napitupulu said work was already underway for the manual, which is expected to include an introduction to Balinese culture and customs.
The manual will also explain the island’s road rules and give tourists instructions on how to dress and behave in, on or around sacred sites and cultural landmarks.
Bali officials have announced a crackdown on foreign tourists who break the law
Funded by local government, the guidebook is part of a larger campaign to restore Indonesia’s image following a spate of cases involving badly behaved tourists.
It comes amid a crackdown on foreigners behaving badly announced last month by Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster.
His instructions were divided into three catergories: revoking the visa on arrival for Russian and Ukrainian citizens, removing the right of foreigners to drive in Bali, and identifying and bringing to justice to any foreigner working illegally in the country.
The move restricting foreigners from driving would begin with targeting those breaking the law while driving, before moving to a blanket ban, making it law that they must use a private car hired through a travel agent.
Bali continues to be on of the most popular holiday destinations for Australians travelling abroad.
According to the Central Statistics Agency for Bali Province, Australian tourists dominate the island, with 91,244 Aussies visiting in January alone.