The Bali remote work visa — officially Indonesia’s E33G
Remote Worker KITAS — allows employees of companies based outside
Indonesia to live in Bali for one year (extendable) while working
remotely for their overseas employer, provided they can evidence an
annual income of at least US$60,000 and meet documentation requirements
set by Indonesian immigration. Applications run through
Indonesia’s official online immigration channel (evisa.imigrasi.go.id),
typically cost in the low hundreds of US dollars in government fees, and
process in days to a few weeks when documents are clean. This guide
explains eligibility, paperwork, timeline and the practical realities —
calmly and with sources.
Important: This page is an editorial guide, not
legal or immigration advice, and we are not a visa agency. Immigration
rules change; always confirm current requirements on the official
portals — imigrasi.go.id and
evisa.imigrasi.go.id — or
engage a licensed Indonesian immigration consultant before acting. Where
this guide and official sources differ, the official source wins.
What the E33G Actually Is
Introduced in 2024 as part of Indonesia’s modernised visa index, the
E33G is a remote worker limited-stay permit (KITAS): it
recognises, for the first time in a dedicated category, the professional
who lives in Indonesia while earning entirely from abroad. Key
characteristics:
- Duration: one year of stay, with extension possible
— meaningfully longer than visit-visa options. - Work scope: remote work for an employer (or your
own company) established outside Indonesia. It does not
permit employment by Indonesian companies or earning from the Indonesian
market. - Status: a genuine limited-stay permit — you receive
a KITAS, can open the door to local practicalities (long rentals, some
banking), and re-enter Indonesia freely during validity.
At Bali Digital Nomad Luxury roughly a third of the
professionals we place either hold or are pursuing the E33G; I’ve held
it myself, which is why this guide exists.
Eligibility: Who Qualifies
Based on the official requirements published on Indonesia’s e-visa
portal at the time of writing:
- Foreign employment. You work remotely for a company
legally established outside Indonesia — as an employee or, in practice,
as the owner-employee of your own foreign entity. Contractors should
structure evidence carefully; this is a point worth professional
advice. - Income threshold. Evidence of at least
US$60,000 per year in income — typically via an
employment contract stating salary and recent bank statements (commonly
the last 3 months, showing healthy balances; a figure of US$2,000+ in
the account is frequently referenced in requirements). - Passport validity of at least 6 months (12+
recommended for a one-year permit). - Supporting documents: employment contract with the
overseas company, proof of income/bank statements, a recent photograph,
and health insurance covering your stay is strongly advisable (and
required in adjacent categories). Our note on cover options for
professionals is here: health insurance for
digital nomads in Bali — again with the caveat to verify current
official requirements.
The full, current document list is maintained at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; check it
directly before assembling your file — requirements have been refined
more than once since launch.
Cost and Timeline,
Realistically
Government fees for the E33G application run in the
low hundreds of US dollars (the published tariff has hovered around IDR
12–13 million territory for the visa and permit components depending on
configuration — verify the live figure at checkout on the official
portal). Third-party assistance, if you use a licensed
consultant, typically adds US$300–800 depending on service depth.
Timeline: with clean documents, approvals commonly
land within 5–15 working days. Budget buffer around payroll-letter
gathering and bank-statement formatting — document rejections for
formatting, not substance, are the most common delay we hear about from
guests.
Applying from inside vs outside Indonesia: the E33G
can be applied for online; many applicants enter on a visit visa and
convert or apply while abroad. The mechanics differ — this is precisely
the step where a licensed immigration consultant earns their fee. We are
deliberately not that consultant: we curate where you live and work; we
refer immigration processing out to licensed professionals and are happy
to point you toward reputable ones when you inquire.
E33G vs the Alternatives
For a stay of a few weeks, a visa on arrival (30 days, extendable
once) remains the simple route. For 2–6 months, the multi-entry
visit-visa options that replaced the old B211A cover most needs but do
not confer residence status. The E33G is the answer when Bali becomes a
base rather than a trip: a year of certainty, clean legal
footing for remote work, and no 60-day extension treadmill. We compare
the paths in detail in E33G vs B211A:
which visa fits your plan and walk the full document checklist in E33G requirements, cost and
timeline.
One adjacent issue deserves sober attention: tax
residence. Spend 183+ days in Indonesia in a 12-month period
and you may become an Indonesian tax resident, with implications worth
understanding before they arrive. We’ve written a careful,
disclaimer-heavy explainer at digital nomad taxes in Bali —
and for anything real, engage a cross-border tax adviser.
Where This Fits in Your Bali
Plan
The visa is the paperwork; the month is the life. Most E33G holders
we host settle into a serviced villa or premium coliving on the
structures described in our month-long luxury stays pillar —
28-night terms, extendable, with workspace and connectivity verified
before arrival. If you’re arranging a first month while your application
processes, tell us on the reserve page and we’ll
shortlist properties that suit an extendable stay, or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and
situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What
is the income requirement for the Bali remote work visa?
The E33G requires evidence of at least US$60,000 per year in income
from employment with a company outside Indonesia, typically shown via
employment contract and recent bank statements. Confirm the current
threshold and evidence format on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before
applying.
How long does the E33G visa
last?
One year of limited stay (KITAS), with extension possible. It permits
remote work for overseas employers only — not employment by Indonesian
companies — and allows multiple re-entries during validity.
How much does the E33G cost?
Government fees total in the low hundreds of US dollars (verify the
live tariff on the official portal at application). Licensed
consultants, if used, typically charge US$300–800 on top. Beware anyone
quoting dramatically more without itemising.
Can I apply for
the E33G while already in Bali?
The application runs online through Indonesia’s e-visa system, and
pathways exist for applicants both abroad and in-country — but
conversion mechanics change and carry traps. This specific step is where
we firmly recommend a licensed immigration consultant rather than DIY
forum advice.
Do I have to pay
Indonesian tax on the E33G?
Holding the visa doesn’t itself create tax liability, but spending
183+ days in Indonesia within 12 months can make you a tax resident. The
interaction with your home country’s rules is personal and consequential
— read our tax explainer,
then talk to a qualified cross-border tax adviser.
Are you a visa agency?
No — and deliberately so. We curate premium workspace-ready stays and
publish this guide because our guests need accurate orientation. For
processing, we refer you to licensed immigration professionals; for
where to live while it processes, that we can
do.