Bali's Ministry Of Law And Human Rights 'Threats' Deportation Of Ukrainian-Russian Citizens Demonstrating In Denpasar

Hundreds of foreign nationals (foreigners) from Ukraine in Bali visited the Ukrainian Consulate Office in South Denpasar./PHOTO: DAFI VOI

DENPASAR - The Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkum HAM) noted that there are still many foreign nationals (WNA) from Ukraine and Russia residing on the Island of the Gods.

The head of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Bali Province, Jamaruli Manihuruk, explained that as of February 25, 2022, there were 464 Ukrainians and 2,542 Russians.

"That is the number of Ukrainian and Russian foreigners who are still in Bali as of February 25, 2022," Jamaruli said when confirmed, Tuesday, March 1.

Ukrainian and Russian citizens residing in Bali on average use Permanent Stay Permit (Itap) and Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) visas. For Ukrainian citizens who have ITAS visas there are 453 people and 11 people for Itap visas. Meanwhile, Russian citizens who have ITAS visas are 2,495 and 47 people for Itap visas.

Currently, there are no Ukrainians and Russians who have applied to return to their countries of origin.

"No Ukrainian and Russian foreigners have applied to return to their countries," he added.

Jamaruli emphasized that if there were citizens of Ukraine and Russia who took action in Bali, related to the war in their country, sanctions would be imposed according to the legislation, namely deportation.

"Strict action will be taken in the form of sanctions in accordance with the legislation No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration," said Jamaruli.