Jakarta – British content creator tia Emma Billinger,known as Bonnie Blue,has been barred from entering Indonesia for a decade. The decision, stemming from concerns over public order and misuse of a visa, was confirmed by immigration officials on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Visa Violations Prompt lengthy Ban for Online Personality
The 10-year prohibition follows an examination into BlueS activities in Bali and a subsequent traffic violation.
- Bonnie Blue was initially arrested with three others on December 4 in Bali on suspicion of producing pornographic content.
- While a forensic examination found no criminal element in the content itself, authorities cited violations of visa regulations.
- The group was also found to be operating an unsafe vehicle for content creation.
- The ban is intended to uphold Bali’s cultural values and tourism image.
Acting Director General of Immigration, Yuldi Yusman, clarified the length of the ban, stating, “Indeed, (we banned her for) 10 years, not six months as claimed by the individual in the video.” The case began with public complaints regarding the activities of Blue and other foreign nationals.
A: She was banned for 10 years due to violations of her Visa on Arrival (VoA) by using it for commercial content production, which authorities believe could cause public unrest and doesn’t align with Bali’s cultural values.
Blue and three other foreign nationals – identified only by thier initials LAJ (27), INL (24), and JJT (28) – were initially arrested by the Badung Police Resort at a studio in Pererenan, Badung Regency, Bali, on December 4, on suspicion of producing pornographic content. A forensic examination of their mobile phones revealed personal videos, but police determined the content wasn’t intended for public distribution and didn’t constitute a criminal offense.
Despite the lack of criminal charges related to the videos, the group faced legal consequences for traffic violations.Authorities discovered they were using an open-bed truck labeled “BONNIE BLUE’S BANGBUS” to travel around Bali for content creation, which was deemed a safety risk.
the Denpasar District Court found Blue and LAJ guilty of violating Article 303, in conjunction with Article 137, of Law Number 22 of 2009, concerning road traffic and transport. Yuldi explained that while the pornography allegations were unproven, the misuse of the VoA for commercial activities and the potential for public disturbance led to the 10-year ban. “These activities are not in line with the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and respect the local cultural values of Bali’s tourism image,” he said.
The incident highlights Indonesia’s increasing scrutiny of foreign nationals engaging in commercial activities while on tourist visas. Authorities are keen to protect the island’s reputation and cultural norms.
