Attention: April 8 - a holiday in Bali

Dear clients

We would like to inform you that April 8 is a holiday in Bali.
Immigration offices and other Balinese government institutions will not operate.

Our office is open. Couriers are working.

Online support operates as usual
from 9:00 to 23:00 Balinese time.

Please consider your visas and extensions in advance.

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