Important Update on Visa Processing: Deportation of a Russian Citizen in Bali
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office is set to take action against a Russian national, identified as AN, a 33-year-old woman. She was apprehended by Badung Regency’s Satpol PP officers while staying at the Serenity Twin Hotel in Canggu Village, North Kuta District, on July 8, 2021, for failing to comply with self-isolation requirements.
Immigration Action Taken
After completing the self-isolation period, AN was subjected to a thorough investigation by the Ngurah Rai Special Class I Immigration Office. Alongside the Badung Regency Satpol PP officers, she was escorted to the immigration office where her situation was assessed.
Covid-19 Positive Status
This Russian woman tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing a PCR test at Udayana Hospital on July 4, 2021. Following her confirmation of having the virus, she was advised to self-isolate at the Serenity Twin Hotel. However, she disregarded this crucial advice.
Public Health Risk
Despite being positive for COVID-19, AN frequently ventured into public spaces, interactively engaging with other individuals both within the hotel and around Badung. IGA Suryanegara, head of Badung Regency Satpol PP, remarked, “For five days after her positive test, she continued to socialize, clearly putting others at risk.”
Enforcement Action Taken
Due to her non-compliance with self-isolation guidelines which posed a health risk to others, a coordinated effort involving officers from the Police, Immigration, Badung Health Service, and Badung PP Satpol was launched to secure AN from her hotel. She was then transferred to a designated quarantine facility prepared by the Bali Provincial Government at the Ibis Hotel in Kuta.
Refusal to Cooperate
Upon arrival at the Ibis Kuta Hotel, AN displayed defiance initially refusing to cooperate with the authorities. “In the beginning, there were immigration officers present at the Serenity Twin Hotel, but she was resistant to being quarantined. We had to coordinate for additional police support to ensure her compliance,” explained Suryanegara.
Quarantine Process at Ibis Hotel
Eventually, with police presence, AN agreed to be taken to Ibis Kuta Hotel for her quarantine. An ambulance was dispatched to facilitate her transfer. There, she joins other COVID-19 patients exhibiting mild symptoms for proper monitoring and care.
Past Behavior
It was noted that AN had resided at the Serenity Twin Hotel for about a month. Initially, she maintained a low profile and limited social interactions. However, after her COVID-19 diagnosis, she was reported to have engaged with numerous fellow visitors and even left her room without wearing a mask.
Government Response
Jamaruli Manihuruk, the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Bali, emphasized that strict actions will be taken against foreign nationals who violate health protocols. “We will conduct medical checks and follow up with our investigation. Any violation of guidelines will not go unaddressed,” he confirmed.
