The new system would help Bali's tourist industry to become more efficient, as tourists would no longer need to fill in hotel registration forms. The chip would carry passport and visa details of the tourist and it would include a GPS system.
Car and motorbike operators were also very supportive of the proposal, as they would be able to easily track their customers on their computers and mobile phones.
"With this new system we will be able to easily track down any tourists who overstay their visa", said the head of Bali's immigration department.
The tiny chip would be implanted in the tourist's hand while they wait for their tourist visa. The chip would then be deactivated when the tourist leaves the island. When speaking to tourists about the proposal, Tommo from Australia, in Bali on holiday with his family said, "At least I will be able to keep track of the bloody kids".
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