Why does Indonesia allow visa extension for stranded foreign tourists?

On September 27th, it was reported that the Agung volcano in Bali, Indonesia may erupt in the near future. In response, Indonesia's Ministry of Transport has prepared a plan to allow stranded foreign tourists to extend their visas and mobilize 10 airports to absorb the affected flights.

Indonesia's national disaster response agency said that nearly 500 tremors of Agung volcano activity have been measured every day.

Local time 2065438+September 25th, 2007, Bali, Indonesia, affected by the Agung volcano activity, people moved to temporary shelters.

Spokesman Soetopo said that no one can predict when the volcano will erupt. At present, all relevant measuring instruments show that the pressure inside the volcano is increasing.

Soetopo said that at present, Agung volcano has reached a critical moment, and volcanic activity is becoming more and more frequent. The magma is now only 3 to 5 kilometers from the surface.

The Indonesian government has listed the area around Agung volcano12km as a restricted area, prohibiting all activities, and the authorities have evacuated more than 75,000 people to shelters.

Agung volcano is an active volcano, located in the east of Bali, Indonesia, with an altitude of 3 142 meters. It is the highest peak in Bali and is regarded as a sacred mountain by local people. The picture shows the Agung volcano.

In response to the eruption of Agung volcano, flight changes or the closure of Bali International Airport, Indonesia's Ministry of Communications has coordinated relevant departments to prepare plans, including extending the validity period of visas for foreign tourists stranded in Bali due to the eruption of Agung volcano.

Indonesian Minister of Transport Budi said that if foreign tourists stay in Bali for a long time due to the eruption of Agung volcano, the Immigration Bureau must assist these tourists to extend their visas.

In addition, the volcanic ash scattered after the eruption of Agung volcano may lead to the closure of Bali International Airport. Buddy said that the Ministry of Communications has coordinated 10 airports to digest flights at Bali International Airport.