Bali has introduced a strict crackdown on foreign influencers and content creators who use tourist visas for commercial activities.

Authorities say anyone creating sponsored, paid or revenue-generating content without the correct visa could face serious legal action.

Even unpaid promotions, brand collaborations and content with commercial value may be treated as work under Indonesia’s immigration laws.

A special immigration task force is actively monitoring social media and popular tourist hotspots to identify visa violations.

Penalties include heavy fines, deportation and even lifetime bans from re-entering Indonesia.

Australian travellers and other visitors planning to create online content are being urged to obtain the correct visa before travelling.