Indonesia E33G Remote Worker Visa: Requirements & Real Costs
If you want to work remotely from Bali legally — for your own foreign company or your foreign employer, paid from abroad — Indonesia built a visa for exactly that: the E33G remote worker visa, often called the digital nomad KITAS. This guide covers what it requires, what it officially costs, and what a month in Bali adds up to once you hold one, using verified August 2026 data at IDR 17,900 ≈ USD 1. Anything we could not verify is flagged [VERIFY] instead of guessed.
For the wider visa landscape — eVOA, C1, and how the E33G fits in — see our Bali Visa 2026 guide.
What Is the E33G Visa?
The E33G is a limited-stay permit (ITAS/KITAS) for foreign remote workers whose income comes from outside Indonesia. You keep your overseas job or overseas clients; you simply do the work from Bali. Three boundaries define it:
- You work remotely for an entity outside Indonesia.
- You are paid from outside Indonesia.
- You do not sell services into the Indonesian market.
If your situation fits those three lines, the E33G is purpose-built for you. Anything beyond them — hiring locals, serving Indonesian clients — moves you into different permit territory [VERIFY: current permitted-activities wording].
E33G Requirements (2026)
The headline requirement is income-based. Published requirements include a minimum income threshold of USD 60,000 [VERIFY: exact threshold & period for E33G] — roughly USD 5,000 per month — plus:
- A valid passport (typically 12+ months validity for ITAS applications
[VERIFY: passport validity rule]). - Proof of ongoing remote work: an employment contract or company documents showing you serve a foreign entity.
- Proof of income meeting the threshold (bank statements, payslips or contracts).
- A recent photograph and standard application data.
Applications run through Indonesia's official e-visa portal [VERIFY: official portal URL for E33G applications]. Processing times vary [VERIFY: current processing time], so pad your timeline rather than booking flights around best-case scenarios. The administrative details shift; the official fee schedule below is stable and published.
What the E33G Actually Costs (Official Fees)
Immigration fees for limited-stay permits are published officially, and they are refreshingly modest:
| Permit | Official fee (IDR) | Official fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| ITAS 6 months | 2,000,000 | ~$112 |
| ITAS 1 year | 3,000,000 | ~$168 |
| ITAS 2 years | 5,000,000 | ~$279 |
| ITAS 5 years | 7,000,000 | ~$391 |
| eVOA 30 days (for comparison) | 500,000 | ~$28 |
Source: Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration (Kanim) published fee list, 2026.
The visa is the cheap part of moving — compare line one against every other row below.
Beyond the Visa Fee: Your Real First-Month Budget
All figures verified August 2026:
| Line item | Cost (IDR) | Cost (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| E33G/ITAS official fee (1 year) | 3,000,000 | ~$168 | Kanim fee list 2026 |
| Kost room, Denpasar (per month) | 950,000–4,000,000 | $53–223 | Mamikos listings |
| Studio/1BR apartment, Legian-Seminyak | 7,900,000–8,450,000 | $441–472 | Travelio monthly listings |
| Scooter rental (monthly, Denpasar) | 300,000–400,000 | $17–22 | Pojokbali Jun 2026 |
| Scooter rental (monthly, Canggu/Seminyak) | 500,000–700,000 | $28–39 | Pojokbali Jun 2026 |
| Fiber internet 100 Mbps | from 280,000 | ~$16 | IndiHome official pricing |
| Mobile data 30–50 GB | 100,000–200,000 | $6–11 | Pojokbali |
| BPJS Class 1 health cover (if eligible) | 150,000 | ~$8 | Official premium |
The Denpasar kost range spans IDR 950,000 ($53.1) to 4,000,000 depending on spec — AC, private bathroom, location. The table is a starting grid, not a bill.
A Sample Month on the E33G
From our verified August 2026 budgets:
| Lifestyle | Monthly total | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable single (Canggu/Ubud/Seminyak) | ≈ IDR 11,100,000 (~$620) | Studio or small villa, mixed warung/café meals, scooter, fiber internet, gym |
| Premium (villa + car) | ≈ IDR 36,950,000 (~$2,065) | 2BR villa, car lease, restaurants, Starlink, premium gym, coworking |
The comfortable tier already assumes a home fiber connection (Biznet's 50 Mbps plan is IDR 250,000 ($14)/month), so client calls and your latte budget coexist peacefully. For the full line-by-line version, see how much it costs to live in Bali.
E33G vs eVOA: Which One Do You Need?
Not everyone needs the E33G on day one:
| eVOA (B1) | E33G remote worker KITAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Stay length | 30 days + one 30-day extension | 6 months to 5 years |
| Official cost | IDR 500,000 ($27.9) per 30 days | IDR 2,000,000–7,000,000 ($112-391) total |
| Work status | Tourist intent; remote work sits in a grey zone [VERIFY: current eVOA remote-work policy] |
Explicitly legal for foreign-source remote work |
| Best for | Scouting trips, short stays | Living and working from Bali long-term |
A common pattern works well: scout on an eVOA first, then apply for the E33G once you know which area you want to live in. One timing note — immigration officials proposed raising the eVOA fee to IDR 750,000–1,000,000 ($41.9-55.9) in news reports from 12–13 August 2026; it was announced but not yet in force at our last check [VERIFY: eVOA fee increase status]. If it lands, the KITAS math improves further.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming the E33G lets you earn from Indonesian clients. It does not — income must come from abroad.
- Booking travel around a best-case processing time. Timelines vary; pad them
[VERIFY: current processing time]. - Budgeting only the official fee. Agents quote all-in packages
[VERIFY: agent package price ranges]because they bundle sponsor documents and office trips with the government fee. The official fee is public; agent margins are not — compare accordingly. - Ignoring re-entry rules. If you plan regional trips while on a KITAS, confirm current multiple-exit/re-entry permit requirements before booking
[VERIFY: multi re-entry permit rules].
FAQ — E33G Visa Questions
What is the income requirement for Indonesia's remote worker visa? Published requirements cite USD 60,000 [VERIFY: exact threshold & period for E33G] — about USD 5,000/month — plus documented remote employment with a foreign entity. Confirm the exact wording on the official portal before applying.
Can freelancers get the E33G? If you can document foreign-source income — contracts, invoices, bank statements — and identify the foreign entities you serve, the structure fits. Evidence matters more than job title [VERIFY: freelancer documentation requirements].
How long can I stay on the E33G? The underlying ITAS framework runs from 6 months (IDR 2 million ($112)) to 5 years (IDR 7 million ($391)). Renewal conditions should be confirmed at application time [VERIFY: renewal rules].
The visa is the smallest line in your Bali budget — the monthly numbers decide everything else. Get the free Bali Budget Cheat Sheet — link in bio — and see what a month on the E33G costs at three lifestyle levels.
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