Indonesia's E33G remote worker visa lets employees of companies outside Indonesia live in Bali or anywhere in the country for a year, renewable, with income of at least $60,000 a year.
Checked against the sources at the end on November 2, 2026. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you apply.
At a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visit first | 30-day visa on arrival (extendable once) or an e-VOA |
| Route for remote workers | Remote worker visa (E33G KITAS) |
| Money you need to show | At least $60,000 a year, with a contract with a company outside Indonesia; some sources also list a $2,000 bank balance |
| Length | 1 year, renewable online |
| Government fees | About IDR 7 million (about $430) in government fees |
| Timeline | About 5 business days after payment |
| Where you apply | Online at Indonesia's official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) |
| Family | Check the portal for dependent options |
| Long-term residence | Permanent residence (KITAP) after several years of KITAS, in some categories |
| US taxes | Still due every year. See our US taxes and banking guide |
Who qualifies
Indonesia's E33G remote worker visa lets employees of companies outside Indonesia live in Bali or anywhere in the country for a year, renewable, with income of at least $60,000 a year.
- Remote employees of companies outside Indonesia: yes.
- Freelancers and business owners: not on this route; check the alternatives below.
- Income: At least $60,000 a year, with a contract with a company outside Indonesia; some sources also list a $2,000 bank balance. That's about $5,000 a month.
Open question: Dependent rules for the E33G aren't clearly published.
Documents
Order US documents first: apostilles and FBI checks are the slowest part.
- Passport
- Employment contract with a non-Indonesian company
- Proof of $60,000+ annual income
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Photo and CV
Step by step from the US
- Check your numbers against the rule above, using the last 6 to 12 months of income.
- Order US documents: FBI background check, apostilles and translations where needed.
- Apply: Online at Indonesia's official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
- Buy health insurance that meets the requirement for your whole stay.
- Arrive and register your address and any residence card on time.
Taxes
- 183 days in 12 months makes you an Indonesian tax resident
- Some new residents can apply for a 4-year territorial incentive (only Indonesian income taxed), but it isn't automatic
- The US-Indonesia tax treaty applies; no totalization agreement
- US citizens still file a US return every year. The foreign earned income exclusion is up to $132,900 for 2026; the foreign tax credit is the alternative. See our US taxes guide.
Common mistakes
- Visit visas (like B211A) don't authorize remote work
- Freelancers should check with an agent: the E33G is built around an employment contract
- Traffic in south Bali is heavy; choose your base carefully
Where to live in Indonesia
Our city guides cover costs in dollars, neighborhoods, live weather and the time difference: Canggu (Bali) · Ubud (Bali) · Jakarta · Yogyakarta.
Moving with a partner or kids? See Moving abroad with family.
Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so above.
- Directorate General of Immigration: e-Visa (official)
- Taxes for Expats: Bali digital nomad visa (Jun 2026)
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