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Event Permit Guidelines

3 March 2026

By Dr. Ketut Jaman

EVENT PERMIT GUIDELINES

Under Government Regulation No. 60 of 2017


1. Legal Basis

Government Regulation (PP) No. 60 of 2017 governs the licensing and supervision procedures for public gatherings, other community activities, and political event notifications. This regulation took effect on 29 December 2017, and consists of 8 chapters and 27 articles.


2. Issuance of Event Permits

Once the application is submitted, the police will conduct a verification process. If all requirements are met, the permit will be issued. Organizers who have obtained a permit must conduct the event in accordance with the conditions stated in the permit and ensure safety and order throughout the event.


3. Purpose of the Regulation

The primary objective of this regulation is to provide legal certainty and guidelines for event organizers to conduct their activities in an orderly and safe manner. Additionally, it aims to maintain public order and security.


4. Procedure for Obtaining a Public Event Permit

Event organizers falling under the categories stated above are required to obtain a permit from the police. To secure a permit, organizers must submit an application along with several required documents, including:

  1. A permit application letter
  2. An event proposal
  3. Organizer’s identification details
  4. A domicile certificate for the organizer
  5. A permit from the venue owner (convention center, hotel, gathering venue)
  6. A statement of compliance with applicable regulations


5. Types of Activities Requiring a Public Event Permit

The regulation covers the following types of activities:

  1. Public gatherings, which are events open to the general public, such as music concerts, festivals, and night markets
  2. Political activities, including campaigns, public meetings, and demonstrations
  3. Other community activities, which are more private events attended by specific groups, such as seminars, workshops, training sessions, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions)

This event permit must be processed in stages, starting from the local police sector (Polsek), district police (Polres), regional police (Polda), and the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri).


6. Supervision of Event Implementation

Law enforcement authorities have the right to oversee the event’s implementation. If any violations of the permit conditions are found, the organizers may face sanctions, including warnings, reprimands, permit revocation, or even event termination.


7. Security and Order

With the enactment of Government Regulation No. 60 of 2017, it is expected that all activities involving the public can proceed safely, orderly, and in accordance with applicable regulations.


Need Assistance with Public Event Permits?

Event owners or meeting planners may collaborate with local event management companies such as Melali Bali DMC and Melali MICE. Established in 2006, the Melali Bali Group has a demonstrated history of successfully managing over 300 national and international events.


Contact Persons:

Wilang Prayoga, SH.

Made Hadiyanta, SH.

Legal Officers

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