Bali authorities have asked the Indonesian government to cancel visas on arrival for Russians and Ukrainians as they try to seek work in the country by entering on tourist visas, The Jakarta Post newspaper reported, citing provincial governor Wayan Koster.
“I have written a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice asking them to cancel visa privileges for Russians and Ukrainians,” the newspaper quoted him as saying.
In Indonesia, it is forbidden to work and create businesses for foreign nationals visiting the country as tourists.
As the newspaper notes, citizens of Russia and Ukraine abuse tourist visas and try to find a job or start a business in the country. In March, at least four Russian citizens were deported for visa violations, and immigration authorities repeatedly warned foreigners in Bali against working on tourist visas.
