Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker Visa Requires $60,000 Annual Income
Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker Visa gives foreign remote workers a legal route to stay for up to one year, but it comes with a firm income bar and no automatic tax break. To qualify, applicants must prove annual income of at least $60,000 and hold an employment contract with a company based outside Indonesia.
What the E33G covers
The visa is aimed at people employed by foreign companies who want to live in Indonesia while continuing their existing jobs. Holders can enter and leave the country freely during the visa's validity and take tourism or family trips.
The rules on local work are strict. E33G holders cannot work for Indonesian individuals or companies, cannot receive payment from Indonesian sources, and cannot sell goods or services locally. Anyone wanting to do local work needs a different authorization under Indonesia's residency rules.
The requirements and costs
Applications go through Indonesia's official eVisa system. According to the source, applicants must provide:
- Proof of at least $60,000 in annual income
- An employment contract with a company outside Indonesia
- A minimum bank balance of $2,000
The government fee is 7 million Indonesian rupiah, roughly $430. One timing detail matters: the visa must be used to enter Indonesia within 90 days of issuance. If you plan to arrive later, file so that approval does not land more than 90 days before your intended entry date.
Tax is not off the table
The E33G is not a tax-free arrangement. A foreigner who stays in Indonesia more than 183 days in any 12-month period can become an Indonesian tax resident, which brings registration and filing obligations. That threshold is easy to cross on a one-year visa, so long-stay nomads should factor it into their plans.
Some qualifying foreign nationals may receive territorial tax treatment for up to four years under existing regulations, but the source describes this as a limited administrative incentive rather than a blanket exemption. There is no separate nomad tax holiday.
What it means for nomads
If Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia is on your list, the E33G offers a clear legal path for a full year, but it is squarely aimed at higher earners with stable foreign employment. Budget for the income proof, the bank balance, and the possibility of becoming a tax resident if you stay past six months. The source also notes that Indonesia's immigration authorities are reassessing work visa categories and exploring tax rules specifically for remote workers, so requirements could tighten further. Anyone planning a move should confirm the latest details through the official eVisa system before applying.
Originally reported by Stamped Nomad.