- The E33G visa is Indonesia's remote worker KITAS: it allows you to live in Bali for up to one year and work for a foreign employer or overseas clients. The income must come from outside Indonesia.
- 2026 requirements: proven income of at least $60,000 a year (about $5,000 a month), a bank balance of at least $2,000 held over the last three months. The government fee is about IDR 7 million (roughly $430) under PP 45/2024, processing about five business days.
- You may not work for an Indonesian company, receive payment from an Indonesian party, or sell goods or services within the country. Working in your own PT PMA needs a different, investor visa.
- E33G is a visa about the right to live and work remotely, not a right to property. It neither helps nor hinders buying a villa: the ownership format (leasehold, Hak Pakai) is arranged separately under its own rules.
More and more Bali villa buyers are not pure investors but people who want to live on the island and work remotely. For them there is a separate legal route: Indonesia's E33G remote worker visa. It allows you to live in Bali for a year and work for a foreign employer, but it has strict income conditions and important limits. We work through the 2026 requirements, the cost, the taxes and, above all, what this visa does not grant.
What E33G is and who it suits
E33G is a limited-stay permit (KITAS) for a remote worker, often called a digital nomad visa. It suits someone who works for a foreign employer or overseas clients and wants to live legally on the island for up to a year. The key condition: income must come from outside Indonesia.
This is not a tourist format. Unlike a visit on a B211A visa, which allows a stay of up to 180 days and does not permit remote work for a foreign company, E33G legalises the work itself while you live on the island.
2026 requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual income | from $60,000 (about $5,000 a month), from sources outside Indonesia |
| Bank balance | from $2,000, held over the last 3 months |
| Validity | 1 year, under current rules extension is arranged online (confirm the term with immigration) |
| Entries | multiple entry, activated by entering within 90 days of issuance |
| Contract | with a company registered outside Indonesia |
| Family | dependents for the same period |
These are requirements per open 2026 sources and do not replace official advice. Before applying, the figures and the document list are verified with immigration or a licensed agent.
Cost and timing
The government fee is about IDR 7 million, roughly $430, under the PP 45/2024 regulation as of 2026. Agent services add about $200–500 more. The total comes to about $430–900 and up depending on the support. Processing takes about five business days after payment.
Taxes and the 183-day rule
This is the most misunderstood part. The visa itself does not make you a tax resident, but the length of stay on the island does.
Tax residency starts after 183 days on the island in 12 months. And a year on the E33G visa is, by definition, more than 183 days.
Under Income Tax Law No. 36/2008, Indonesian tax residency starts after 183 days of physical presence in any 12-month period. A resident is generally taxed on worldwide income at a progressive 5–35 percent, gets an NPWP tax card and files an annual return. Credit for tax paid abroad is possible under your country's double tax agreement with Indonesia. How the credit works for a specific country is covered in Australian tax on a Bali villa, and the regular taxes on the property itself in property taxes in Bali.
What the visa does not allow
- Working for an Indonesian company. Any income from an Indonesian party is prohibited, even from a single local client.
- Selling goods and services within the country. A business on the local market is a different regime.
- Running your own PT PMA. Owning and directing an Indonesian company needs an investor visa (E28A) with different terms.
Freelancers should take care: the rules speak of a contract with a foreign company, and whether one-off service agreements qualify is not clearly defined. This point is clarified in advance.
E33G and buying a villa are different things
A frequent question: does the remote worker visa grant the right to buy a villa. The answer: these are two independent topics. E33G is a right to live and work, not a right to property. It neither helps nor hinders a purchase.
A foreigner in any case arranges a villa through leasehold (Hak Sewa) or a Hak Pakai right of use under its own rules, regardless of visa type. Whether a foreigner can buy a villa at all and in what form is covered in can a foreigner buy a villa in Bali. Which KITAS suits a villa owner specifically, without confusing it with remote work, is covered in KITAS and a visa for a villa owner.
Bottom line: the E33G remote worker visa is a working legal route to live in Bali for a year and work for a foreign employer. The 2026 conditions: income from $60,000 a year, $2,000 in the bank, a fee of about $430, processing about five days. But remember two things: after 183 days you become an Indonesian tax resident with an obligation to declare worldwide income, and the visa itself does not grant property rights. A villa purchase is planned separately. If you would like to work through your relocation and purchase scenario together, write to us.
This material is for information only and is not legal or tax advice. We are not lawyers or tax advisers. Requirements, fees and tax rules are given per open 2026 sources and may change, verify them with immigration and a tax adviser before applying.
Sources: Taxes for Expats, updated 18.06.2026 ($60k income, ~IDR 7m fee under PP 45/2024, term, the 183-day rule, Law No. 36/2008), Emerhub, 2026 ($2k balance, work restrictions, dependents, difference from the E28A investor visa).
FAQ
What is the E33G visa and who does it suit?
E33G is Indonesia's remote worker KITAS, sometimes called a digital nomad visa. It suits someone who works for a foreign employer or overseas clients and wants to live legally in Bali for up to a year. The income must come from outside Indonesia. It is not suitable for working for a local company or running a business within the country.
What income is needed for the E33G visa in 2026?
Under the 2026 requirements you must prove income of at least $60,000 a year, about $5,000 a month, and show a bank balance of at least $2,000 held over the last three months. A contract with a company registered outside Indonesia is also required. The figures should be verified with immigration before applying.
How much does E33G cost and how long does it take?
The government fee is about IDR 7 million, roughly $430, under the PP 45/2024 regulation as of 2026. Agent services add about $200–500, so the total comes to about $430–900 and up. Processing takes about five business days after payment.
Do you owe tax on income on the E33G visa?
Indonesian tax residency starts after 183 days of physical presence in any 12-month period (Income Tax Law No. 36/2008). A resident is generally taxed on worldwide income at 5–35 percent, gets an NPWP tax card and files a return. Foreign tax may be credited under a double tax agreement. This is not tax advice, verify the calculation with an adviser.
Can you buy a villa on the E33G visa?
The E33G visa is a right to live and work remotely, not a right to property. It neither grants nor removes the ability to buy a villa. A foreigner in any case arranges a villa through leasehold (Hak Sewa) or a right of use (Hak Pakai) under separate rules. Whether a foreigner can buy a villa and in what form is covered in a separate article.
How does E33G differ from a villa owner's and an investor visa?
E33G is about remote work for a foreign employer. The investor visa (E28A) is tied to owning and directing an Indonesian PT PMA company, with a different purpose and terms. A property owner's visa and residency through investment are yet another track. Which KITAS suits a villa owner is covered separately, so as not to confuse remote work with ownership.
Can you bring family on the E33G visa?
Yes, family members can be added as dependents for the same one-year period. The conditions and the document list for dependents are clarified at application. For a family with children it is important to budget the cost of living on the island in advance, including an international school, covered in a separate article on the cost of living.