Digital Nomad Life in Bali
Canggu and Ubud built one of the world's biggest remote-work communities
Bali, and Canggu specifically, has become one of the default global hubs for remote work — a dense network of coworking spaces, coliving houses, nomad-focused cafes, and a community large enough that you'll meet other remote workers within your first day.
Quick facts
Where to base yourself
Canggu is the epicenter — coworking spaces, fast wifi cafes, and a genuinely international crowd, but increasingly expensive and traffic-heavy. Ubud offers a quieter, more wellness/yoga-focused nomad scene inland. Uluwatu (Bukit Peninsula) is the newer, surf-focused alternative with lower density.
Coworking & wifi
Coworking day passes run roughly 150,000–250,000 IDR, with monthly memberships typically 2,000,000–4,000,000 IDR depending on the space and included perks (pool, gym, events). Fiber internet is common in coworking spaces and newer villas; older accommodation can have unreliable speeds, so check reviews specifically for wifi before booking a long stay.
Visa for remote work
The B211A social/cultural visa (see the Visa section) is what most remote workers use for stays over 60 days, since Indonesia doesn't have a dedicated long-stay digital nomad visa in the way some countries do. Work done for a foreign employer/clients while on this visa exists in a legal grey area many nomads accept, but it's worth getting current advice from a visa agent rather than assuming.
Practical tips
- —Join Canggu/Bali nomad Facebook groups and WhatsApp communities before arriving — housing, coworking deals and events all move through them.
- —Book your first 1–2 weeks of accommodation only, then look in person — photos of villas online frequently oversell the real thing.
- —Rainy season (Nov–Mar) brings occasional power cuts — a backup mobile hotspot is worth having if your income depends on being online.
- —Canggu's traffic has gotten bad enough that many nomads now base in quieter areas (Berawa, Pererenan) and scooter in rather than living on the main strip.
