Indonesia digital nomad visa
Bali finally got a real nomad visa: the E33G remote worker KITAS gives a full year of legal residence (renewable) for remote employees of foreign companies. The income bar is steep at $60,000/year, but it ends the visa-run era for the world's most famous nomad island.
Remote Worker Visa (E33G KITAS) at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Income requirement: ~$5000/month
- Visa cost: ~$400
- Length of stay: up to 12 months
- Processing time: 2–4 weeks
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Employment contract with a company located outside Indonesia
- Annual income of at least $60,000, paid into a personal account
- Bank statement showing roughly $2,000 in the last 3 months
- Passport valid 6+ months; application via the official e-visa portal
- No working for Indonesian companies or clients
How to apply
- Prepare employment contract, income proof, bank statement, passport scan
- Apply on the official evisa.imigrasi.go.id portal (or via a reputable visa agent — common in Bali)
- Pay the fees and receive the e-visa approval
- Enter Indonesia and complete the KITAS formalities; renew annually while eligible
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
Frequently asked questions
Most nomads use the C1 tourist e-visa (60 days, extendable to 180) and accept periodic resets. There's also the B211A-style social/cultural route via agents. The E33G is for those who want a real KITAS and a Bali base without visa runs.
Stay 183+ days and you're technically a tax resident, but Indonesia has signaled that foreign-source income of remote workers on this visa is not its target, and double-tax treaties usually protect employment income taxed at home. The practice is still settling — get advice if you're going full-time.
It's written around employees with a foreign employment contract. Freelancers with multiple clients fit awkwardly — some qualify via their own company employing them; otherwise the tourist-visa pattern remains the fallback.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.