Bali Digital Nomad Visa 2026: E33G Remote Worker KITAS Guide
Bali has been the unofficial capital of the remote-work world for a decade, but the legal side never quite matched the lifestyle. For years, nomads worked here on tourist stamps and hoped nobody asked questions. That changed. Indonesia now has a proper Bali digital nomad visa, the E33G Remote Worker KITAS, and it finally lets you live on the island while working for clients abroad, without the visa-run circus.
What is the Bali digital nomad visa (E33G)?
Indonesia does not have a visa literally called the “digital nomad visa.” The one everyone means is the E33G Remote Worker KITAS, issued by the Directorate General of Immigration to foreigners who work for a company outside Indonesia while living inside it. It is a limited-stay permit (KITAS stands for Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas), and the official E33G page describes it as a stay to carry out work for an overseas company, with travel in and out of Indonesia allowed while the re-entry permit is valid.
The logic is simple. You work for an employer or clients based outside Indonesia, you get paid from abroad, and you spend your days on the island. The E33G makes that legal and gives you a residence permit with a much longer horizon than a tourist visa.
Who qualifies
You need an employment contract with a company established outside Indonesia. Immigration rules bar E33G holders from selling goods or services and from taking pay from individuals or companies in Indonesia. If your income is Indonesian, this is the wrong permit.
Income requirement for the E33G visa
Find your best country to move to
Answer three quick questions and we will rank the best matches from our database of 197 countries.
Explore these countries
IndonesiaThis is the number that stops most people. The Directorate General of Immigration asks for a bank account showing salary or income of at least USD 60,000 a year, which works out to USD 5,000 a month. On top of that you need a personal bank statement covering the last three months with a balance of at least USD 2,000, the standard living-costs proof for Indonesian stay visas.
Sixty thousand dollars is a high bar compared with some European nomad visas, and it is deliberate. Indonesia would rather host a smaller number of well-paid remote workers than a flood of budget travellers. If your income sits below that line, look at the visit visas further down.
How long can you stay?
The E33G gives you a stay of one year. According to Indonesian immigration, the stay permit can be extended online through the official e-visa portal and can be converted to another stay permit. That is a genuine upgrade over the old routine of hopping to Singapore every 30 or 60 days to reset a tourist stamp.
The fee includes a one-year re-entry permit, so you can leave for a work trip or a holiday and come back without losing your status. The visa itself must be used to enter Indonesia within 90 days of being issued.
Cost of the Bali digital nomad visa
The government fee for a one-year E33G is IDR 7,000,000, made up of:
- Limited-stay visa: IDR 500,000
- Visa verification fee: IDR 2,000,000
- Limited-stay permit (ITAS) for up to one year: IDR 3,000,000
- Re-entry permit for up to one year: IDR 1,500,000
You do not need a sponsor or guarantor for the E33G, so you can apply yourself on the e-visa portal. Many applicants still pay a local agent to prepare the file, and that fee comes on top of the government charges. Immigration quotes a processing time of five working days after payment, assuming your documents are in order.
Documents you will need
- A passport valid for at least six months.
- A personal bank statement for the last three months with a balance of at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent.
- Bank records showing income of at least USD 60,000 a year.
- An employment contract with a company established outside Indonesia.
- A recent colour photo, a CV and your travel itinerary.
- Health cover for the stay. Many nomads pair the visa with a portable policy from a nomad insurance provider like SafetyWing and stay connected from day one with an Indonesia eSIM from Airalo.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Indonesia?
The E33G is an immigration permit, not a tax ruling, so treat tax as a separate question. Under Indonesia’s Income Tax Law you become a tax resident if you are in the country for more than 183 days in any 12-month period. The 2021 Tax Harmonisation Law (UU 7/2021) lets some foreign residents with specific expertise be taxed only on Indonesian-source income for their first four tax years, but you have to meet its conditions. A remote worker paid entirely from abroad often ends up with little or no Indonesian tax, yet that depends on your days, your income source and any treaty with your home country. Ask an Indonesian tax adviser before you pass 183 days.
Your home country may still tax you too. US citizens file on worldwide income no matter where they live, so an Indonesian outcome does not erase IRS obligations.
Alternatives if you do not qualify
Not everyone clears the USD 60,000 bar, and not everyone wants a full residence permit. The old B211A visa no longer exists under that name. Its role is now filled by the visit visas below.
C1 visit visa
The C1 visit visa costs IDR 1,000,000 and gives a single entry with a stay of up to 60 days, which you can extend online several times up to a maximum of 180 days. It covers tourism and business meetings. It does not allow you to take pay from anyone in Indonesia, and the rules are silent on remote work for foreign employers, so it sits in a grey zone for nomads.
Visa on arrival (B1)
Nationals of eligible countries can get a visa on arrival for IDR 500,000. It gives 30 days, extendable once, for a total of 60 days. Fine for a scouting trip, not for a season of work.
Indonesia also runs second-home visas for five or ten years that require a large deposit in an Indonesian state bank. They are built around capital, not remote work.
Cost of living in Bali
The lifestyle math is what pulls people here. For most E33G holders, day-to-day costs sit well below what the income test requires, so many bank a good share of what they earn.
Rent drives the budget. Furnished villas in the nomad areas vary widely with distance to the beach and the age of the build, and monthly deals beat nightly rates by a wide margin. Beyond rent, local food is cheap, scooter rental is affordable, and imported goods and Western restaurants are where budgets quietly balloon.
Best areas for digital nomads in Bali
Canggu
Canggu is the centre of the scene: coworking spaces on every corner, cafes built for laptops, surf breaks minutes away, and a social calendar that never really stops. It is also the most crowded, with scooter jams that locals joke about. If you want community and momentum, this is where you start.
Ubud
Ubud trades the coast for jungle, rice terraces, and a slower, wellness-heavy rhythm. Yoga studios, vegan cafes, and quiet coworking make it the choice for nomads who want focus over nightlife. It sits inland, so beach days take a drive.
Uluwatu
Uluwatu, out on the Bukit Peninsula, is for surfers and people who want clifftop views without the Canggu density. It has grown fast, adding coworking and cafes, while keeping a spread-out, laid-back feel. Getting around takes longer, but the payoff is space and some of the best waves on the island.
Is the Bali digital nomad visa worth it?
If you clear the income test, yes. For IDR 7,000,000 in government fees, plus an agent if you want one, you swap border runs for a year of legal residence on the island with the option to extend. The catch is the USD 60,000 requirement and the paperwork, which push some would-be applicants toward the visit-visa grey zone instead. Go in with your income documented and your tax position checked, and the E33G is one of the strongest nomad visas in Asia.
Other Digital Nomad Destinations to Consider
Bali is not the only country rolling out the welcome mat for remote workers. If the income bar, the distance, or the tax questions give you pause, these guides compare the strongest alternatives:
- Digital Nomad Visa Spain: a lower income threshold and a foothold in the EU.
- Digital Nomad Visa Thailand: Bali’s closest rival for cost of living and beach life, with its own long-stay routes.
- Best Countries for Digital Nomads: the full shortlist ranked on visas, cost, tax, and quality of life.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you need to earn for the Bali digital nomad visa?
Indonesian immigration asks for proof of at least USD 60,000 a year in salary or income, about USD 5,000 a month, plus a bank balance of at least USD 2,000 over the last three months.
How long is the Bali digital nomad visa valid?
The E33G gives a one-year stay with a one-year re-entry permit. The stay permit can be extended online through the e-visa portal.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Bali?
The visa does not settle your tax position. Spend more than 183 days in any 12 months and you become an Indonesian tax resident, and what you owe then depends on where your income comes from and on the 2021 rules for foreign residents. Your home country may still tax you. Check with a tax adviser.
How much does the E33G visa cost?
The government fee is IDR 7,000,000 for one year, covering the visa, verification, the ITAS and the re-entry permit. Agent fees, if you use one, are extra.
Do I need a sponsor for the E33G?
No. The Directorate General of Immigration says no sponsor or guarantor is needed, so you can apply yourself.
Can I work for a local Indonesian company on this visa?
No. The E33G covers work for a company established outside Indonesia. Selling goods or services and taking pay from people or companies in Indonesia are not allowed.
What if I do not earn USD 60,000 a year?
You can look at the C1 visit visa for a stay of up to 180 days, though it sits in a grey zone for remote work, or at a lower-threshold nomad visa elsewhere, such as Spain’s.
Official references: the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration (imigrasi.go.id) and its official e-visa portal for the E33G Remote Worker KITAS, C1 and B1 visas. Fees are set in rupiah by Government Regulation 45/2024. Travel insurance and eSIM providers linked here are third-party services; compare current terms before purchase.