Work schedule for May 1: important information for clients

Dear Clients
Please be informed that May 1 is a holiday in Indonesia.

Immigration offices and other Indonesian governmental institutions will not be working.

Our office is closed. Couriers do not work.

Online support operates in standard mode
from 10:00 to 22:00 Bali time.

Please consider your visas, extensions, and passports in advance.

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