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Bali cracks down on influencers for unpaid work on visitor visas amid possible sanctions
International
Published on 14 May 2026
Even portfolio building could count as work
Bali’s immigration authorities are warning tourists and influencers against doing unpaid promotional or work-like activities on visitor visas. Officials say collaborations that appear harmless, including portfolio building, can still breach immigration rules. Travelers are urged to match their activities to their visa purpose or face scrutiny and potential sanctions, with other visa routes available for genuine professional work.
- Bali is targeting unpaid promotional and work-like activity on visitor visas
- Influencers and creators face heightened scrutiny for visa compliance
- Even portfolio building and value-creating collaborations may be treated as work
- Different visas exist for legitimate professional pursuits
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