The summary
| Question | Answer according to guides (unofficial) |
|---|---|
| Name | E33G remote-worker visa, called KITAS in everyday speech |
| Length | One year, extendable online (one source says five years) |
| Income | 60,000 USD a year according to most (one source: 24,000 USD) |
| Bank | Statement for the last 3 months, at least 2,000 USD |
| Fees | About IDR 7,000,000 state fee; agents from 300 to 900 USD or more |
| Insurance | Health cover required, most travel insurance does not qualify |
| Tax | Foreign income generally exempt, but tax residency risk after 183 days |
Who is it for, and why not the visit visa?
The E33G lets you work remotely for an employer or clients outside Indonesia. The 30-day visa on arrival and its extension (extending your visa) do not explicitly cover this work; the B211A visit visa is the common alternative for a few months, but one source says it does not explicitly authorise remote work for a foreign employer either. If you stay under two months, the extended visa on arrival is usually enough.
The steps
- Gather your passport, proof of income, bank statement and compliant health insurance.
- Apply on the official immigration portal or through an agent (300 to 900 USD according to one source, 1,500 to 3,000 USD all in according to another).
- Pay the state fee and follow the file.
- On arrival, finalise the residence permit as instructed. Amounts and documents vary by source: ask for the current list from the immigration office or the agent.
Health and tax
Plan a health insurance that meets the visa conditions; see travel insurance for Bali. On tax, several sources say foreign-sourced income is generally exempt for a genuine remote worker, but tax residency can be triggered after 183 days: ask a tax adviser.
Once you are settled
For work, see coworking in Bali; for housing, where to stay in Canggu and where to stay in Ubud; for connectivity, Bali eSIM.
FAQ
Is the E33G a real KITAS? Guides present it as a limited-stay permit; one source also calls it the "Second Home Remote Worker": check the official name.
Can I work for a local client? Not according to the guides: the visa is for work for clients outside Indonesia.
How much does it cost? About IDR 7,000,000 state fee according to one source, plus agent fees.
