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E33G Remote Worker KITAS (Digital Nomad Visa)

Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa 2026

For a decade, "working from Bali" meant a tourist visa and a border run every 60 days. The E33G Remote Worker KITAS, launched in April 2024, finally ended that era: Indonesia now has a formal, legal route for full-time remote work, and it is the only one. The permit is a one-year KITAS, multiple-entry with a re-entry permit, open to foreigners employed by companies registered outside Indonesia, with spouses and children eligible as dependents. The catch is the income bar — USD 60,000 a year from foreign sources, the highest threshold of any Asian program in this guide — plus a USD 2,000 bank balance held over three months and comprehensive health insurance. The second catch is who fits: the rules name an employment contract with a foreign company, and whether freelance service agreements qualify remains genuinely unsettled, with agencies handling it differently. Do not treat this as optional paperwork. Indonesia is actively enforcing in 2026 — a dedicated task force monitors coworking spaces and cafes for people working on tourist visas, with deportations reported. If you clear the income bar as an employee, the E33G is the cleanest legal base in Southeast Asia; if you are freelance or under the threshold, Malaysia or Thailand will serve you better.

Verified October 8, 2026Official source: Directorate General of Immigration — official e-Visa portal (molina) ↗Report an error

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Key facts at a glance

Minimum income

€4,600/month

USD 60,000 per year (about USD 5,000/month) from foreign sources, evidenced by 12 months of bank statements or an employment contract

Savings required

€1,840

Bank statements must show a balance of at least USD 2,000 (about €1,840) over the previous 3 months.

Maximum stay

Up to 1 year

Renewable

Processing time

5–10 working days for the e-Visa

2–4 weeks total including KITAS activation after arrival.

Application fee

Approximately USD 300 in government fees; USD 1

500–3,000 all-in when using an authorized agent.

Degree required

No

Income does the filtering

Full requirements

Program
E33G Remote Worker KITAS (Digital Nomad Visa)
Minimum income
€4,600 per month (USD 60,000 per year (about USD 5,000/month) from foreign sources, evidenced by 12 months of bank statements or an employment contract)
Savings
€1,840 — Bank statements must show a balance of at least USD 2,000 (about €1,840) over the previous 3 months.
Duration & renewal
Up to 1 year. Issued for 1 year and renewable annually in practice; some practitioners describe the process as a fresh re-application rather than a formal renewal — confirm the current procedure with an authorized agent.
Processing time
5–10 working days for the e-Visa; 2–4 weeks total including KITAS activation after arrival.
Fees
Approximately USD 300 in government fees; USD 1,500–3,000 all-in when using an authorized agent.
Family
Spouse and dependent children can join on dependent permits linked to the E33G for the same one-year period.
Apply from abroad
Yes — Apply online via the molina e-Visa portal or through an authorized agent (who typically acts as your sponsor) before traveling.
Apply in country
No — No in-country application route — the E33G must be secured before arrival.
Degree / experience
Not required — No degree or professional-experience requirement is published.
Remote work history
Not officially specified — No fixed minimum; 12 months of income evidence and 3 months of bank statements are the standard proof.
Health insurance
Required — must be valid for the full stay

Tax notes

Holding an E33G KITAS can count as 'intent to reside', potentially making you an Indonesian tax resident from day one with worldwide income taxable — though some guides describe foreign income as untaxed during the permit. The position is genuinely unsettled; get Indonesian tax advice before assuming anything.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

You must show at least USD 60,000 per year (about USD 5,000/month) from foreign sources, evidenced by 12 months of bank statements or an employment contract, plus a bank balance of at least USD 2,000 over the previous 3 months. It is the highest income bar of any Asian program in this guide.

Sources & verification

Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying.

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