What is the E33G?
The E33G is Indonesia's Remote Worker Visa — a type of KITAS (temporary stay permit) created specifically for people who work for companies registered outside Indonesia.
It is the closest thing Indonesia has to a real digital nomad visa, and it finally lets remote workers live in Bali legally for a full year instead of cycling tourist visas.
Income requirement — the $60K rule
This is the part that filters most people out.
- You must show an annual income of at least $60,000 USD (or local-currency equivalent)
- You need a personal bank balance of at least $2,000 USD, shown over the last 3 months of statements
The income proof usually comes from salary statements plus your employment contract. If you earn under $60K/year, the E33G is not an option — a regular tourist or B211A visa is your fallback.
Cost and timeline
Realistic total budget through a licensed agent:
- Official visa fee: roughly $150–$300 depending on permit type
- Agent service fee: 8–15 million IDR (about $500–$950) depending on complexity
- Onshore processing: around 30 days
You can apply onshore (already in Indonesia) or offshore. Onshore E33G runs about 15 million IDR all-in and takes roughly a month.
The hard rules
Two non-negotiable conditions:
- You must have an employment contract with an organization registered OUTSIDE Indonesia (company, NGO, or government body).
2. You strictly cannot work for, get paid by, or provide paid services to Indonesian companies or Indonesian clients.
Break the second rule and you are working illegally, regardless of the E33G. The visa is for foreign income only.
Duration and renewal
The E33G is issued for up to one year.
Important: it is NOT automatically renewable. When it approaches expiry, you apply for a brand-new E33G from scratch — fresh documents, fresh proof of employment, fresh proof of income.
Plan for that. Keep your income documentation organized so re-applying is painless.
Tax traps to know
Spending most of the year in Indonesia can make you an Indonesian tax resident (generally 183+ days in a 12-month period).
Tax residents can be liable for Indonesian income tax on worldwide income, with rates that climb to 35%. The E33G being a "remote worker" permit does not automatically exempt you.
This is the most overlooked part of the E33G. If you plan to stay the full year, talk to an Indonesian tax advisor before you assume you owe nothing.
Practical tips
— Use a licensed, reputable agent. Bali is full of visa agents; quality varies a lot. Ask for their license and recent client references.
— Canggu and Ubud are the two main nomad hubs. Canggu for beach + cafes + nightlife, Ubud for quiet, nature, and yoga.
— Keep clean PDF copies of 3+ months of bank statements and your employment contract ready before you start.
— Budget realistically: Bali is cheap day-to-day, but the E33G itself plus a year of nicer Canggu housing is not.
