Thousands of foreigners remain stranded in Bali as hopes of the Indonesian island reopening to tourists this year fade.
Indonesia closed its borders to international tourists in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while other parts of the country have started to reopen, Bali remains closed.
The Indonesian government had been planning to reopen Bali to tourists from selected countries in July, but these plans have now been pushed back to October at the earliest.
The delay is due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, particularly in Bali. The island has been hit hard by the Delta variant of the virus, and hospitals are struggling to cope with the number of patients.
The Indonesian government has said that it will only reopen Bali to tourists when it is safe to do so. However, with cases continuing to rise, it is unclear when this will be.
The closure of Bali to tourists has had a devastating impact on the island’s economy. Tourism is the main industry in Bali, and the closure has led to widespread job losses and business closures.
Many foreigners who have been living in Bali have been forced to leave due to the lack of work and the rising cost of living. Others have chosen to stay, but they are facing increasing financial hardship.
The Indonesian government has provided some financial assistance to foreigners who have been stranded in Bali, but this has not been enough to meet their needs. Many are now relying on donations from friends and family back home.
The situation in Bali is likely to get worse before it gets better. The Indonesian government has said that it will not reopen Bali to tourists until it is safe to do so, and with cases continuing to rise, it is unclear when this will be.
In the meantime, thousands of foreigners remain stranded in Bali, facing increasing financial hardship and uncertainty about their future.
Here are some of the stories of foreigners who have been stranded in Bali:
* **Li Shi**, a Chinese national, has been living in Bali for the past five years. She worked as a tour guide before the pandemic hit, but she has been unable to find work since. She is now relying on donations from friends and family back home to survive.
* **John Smith**, an American national, has been living in Bali for the past two years. He worked as a yoga teacher before the pandemic hit, but he has also been unable to find work since. He is now selling his belongings to make ends meet.
* **Maria Garcia**, a Spanish national, has been living in Bali for the past three years. She worked as a waitress before the pandemic hit, but she has also been unable to find work since. She is now living in a shelter for homeless foreigners.
These are just a few of the stories of foreigners who have been stranded in Bali. The Indonesian government has said that it will not reopen Bali to tourists until it is safe to do so, but with cases continuing to rise, it is unclear when this will be. In the meantime, thousands of foreigners remain stranded in Bali, facing increasing financial hardship and uncertainty about their future..
