About the Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa
Indonesia offers the Remote Worker Visa (E33G) — Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas (KITAS) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Indonesia for 1 year (initial visa grants entry within 90 days; KITAS issued upon arrival is valid for 12 months). May be renewable up to 5 times (total up to 6 years per some sources) — confirm current renewal policy with Indonesian immigration. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD60,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Indonesia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum USD $60,000/year from foreign employer or clients. Also requires savings/balance of at least USD $2,000 in bank account for the past 3 months.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (18+ months validity, 3+ blank pages)
- Completed E33G visa application form (submitted online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id)
- Digital passport photo (recent, clear)
- Employment contract/letter from foreign company (confirming remote work authorization, position, and annual salary of min $60,000)
- Annual income proof: bank statements or payslips showing min $60,000/year ($5,000/month)
- Bank statement showing at least USD $2,000 balance for last 3 months
- Proof of accommodation in Indonesia (hotel booking or rental agreement)
- All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified English translations.
How to Apply for the Indonesia DNV
Processing time: 7–14 business days for visa approval online. After entry, KITAS processing takes 2–4 weeks at an immigration office in Indonesia.
- 1Confirm eligibility (employed by company registered outside Indonesia; NOT freelancer — must have employment contract with foreign company; min $60,000/year income; min $2,000 savings last 3 months; passport valid 18+ months with 3+ blank pages; not from restricted nationality list).
- 2Gather required documents in English.
- 3Apply online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- 4Pay visa application fee online.
- 5Wait 7–14 business days for approval.
- 6Enter Indonesia within 90 days of visa issuance.
- 7Upon arrival, apply for KITAS (temporary residence permit) — apply online or at local immigration office.
- 8Pay KITAS fee (IDR 2,700,000).
- 9Collect KITAS card.
- 10Obtain MERP if planning to leave and re-enter Indonesia during visa validity.
Application fees: Official E33G visa application fee: IDR 7,000,000 (~USD $430). KITAS residence permit fee upon arrival: IDR 2,700,000 (~USD $165). Total official government fees: approximately USD $315–$600. Visa agent fees: additional USD $300–$600 if using an agent. Multiple Exit Re-Entry Permit (MERP): additional ~USD $100–200 required to leave and re-enter.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year (initial visa grants entry within 90 days; KITAS issued upon arrival is valid for 12 months). May be renewable up to 5 times (total up to 6 years per some sources) — confirm current renewal policy with Indonesian immigration.
Renewal: Yes — the Remote Worker Visa (E33G) — Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas (KITAS) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Indonesia
Foreign-sourced income is generally not taxed in Indonesia under the E33G program. Tax residency triggered after 183 days, but the E33G program is designed to exempt foreign earnings from local income tax. Local employment or receiving income from Indonesian entities is strictly prohibited.
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