Indonesia Visas in 2026: the E33G Remote Worker Visa for Bali and Beyond

Indonesia finally gives remote workers a legal long-stay route: the E33G Remote Worker Visa, a one-year limited-stay permit for people whose work and employer are both based outside the country. It replaced the old pattern of stacking tourist visas for Bali-based nomads, and it comes with real obligations attached — a firm income threshold and a strict line against local work. This hub sets out what it costs, what you need and where applicants go wrong. Figures were last verified on 4 October 2026 against the Directorate General of Immigration's official E33G page.

The E33G at a glance

• Official name: E33G Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak Jauh — the Remote Worker Visa.
• One-year limited stay (ITAS/VITAS), multiple entries while the re-entry permit is valid.
• For employees of — or contractors with — companies established outside Indonesia.
• No local sponsor or guarantor required, unlike most Indonesian stay permits.
• Total government fees: Rp7,000,000 (about USD 391 at 3 October 2026 rates), itemised below.

Applications happen only through the official portal, evisa.imigrasi.go.id — create your account there before you gather anything else.

What you need to qualify

• A work agreement with a company established outside Indonesia — employee or contractor.
• Proof of salary or income of at least USD 60,000 per year (about USD 5,000 a month).
• A personal bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 over the last three months.
• Passport valid for at least six months, a recent colour photo, a CV and a travel itinerary.

Health insurance is not on the official document checklist — agencies often sell it as a requirement, which it isn't. It is still practically sensible: the E33G does not enrol you in Indonesia's public BPJS scheme, so private cover is the only thing standing between you and local hospital prices.

What it costs

• Limited-stay visa (VITAS): Rp500,000
• Category II visa verification: Rp2,000,000
• One-year limited-stay permit (ITAS): Rp3,000,000
• One-year re-entry permit (MERP): Rp1,500,000

That totals Rp7,000,000 — about USD 391 at 3 October 2026 rates, so the dollar figure moves with the rupiah — paid through the portal. Processing takes five working days after payment lands. The visa itself must be used within ninety days of issuance, then your one-year clock starts at entry.

The line you cannot cross

The E33G exists for work done for a foreign company. You may not take wages or compensation from Indonesian individuals or businesses, sell goods or services locally, or take local clients beyond what your foreign job requires. Holders who blur that line risk the permit, not just a fine. If your plan involves Indonesian clients at all, this is not your visa.

Extending, family and tax

Extensions are handled online through the same portal rather than by leaving the country — a real advantage over the old border-run routine. Since mid-2025 you should expect one in-person visit to an immigration office during an extension for biometrics and an interview. Spouses and children under 18 are not included; they need their own E31-family permits. And note the tax line: stay past 183 days in any twelve-month window and Indonesia treats you as a tax resident on worldwide income, treaty relief aside. There is no special nomad tax regime here — plan with an adviser before, not after.

Where nomads base themselves

Canggu remains the centre of gravity for Bali's remote-work scene — coworking density, beach clubs and short-term villas. See our Canggu /live/ guide for verified rent, internet-speed and monthly-cost figures before you commit to a year.

Compare with the neighbours

Thailand's DTV is cheaper to qualify for and lasts up to five years; Malaysia's DE Rantau asks a fraction of the income but grants two years; Vietnam's 90-day e-visa is the simplest of all but stays tourist-class. Our Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam hubs break down all three.