Indonesia's Remote Worker KITAS (E33G): What It Actually Requires in 2026

The E33G Remote Worker Visa (KITAS), launched back in April 2024, is still the primary legal route for digital nomads who want to base in Bali while working for companies or clients outside Indonesia. It's granted for up to a year at a time and renewable for up to five years total.

The income bar is real: proof of at least $60,000 USD in annual income is required. It's also strictly for remote work — holders cannot work for Indonesian companies or earn income from local clients, which is the whole point (and the main thing that trips people up if they blur the line).

Official government fees run around $315 (roughly $150 for the application plus $165 for KITAS registration on arrival). Using a visa agent — common, and often worth it given the paperwork — typically adds $300–600 in service fees, putting the realistic total closer to $615–920.

Processing takes 2–4 weeks applying from outside Indonesia, or 3–5 weeks if converting from another visa type while already in the country. The upside beyond legal work status: holders can open a local bank account, get an Indonesian driver's license, and rent property on a long-term basis — all things that are harder to do on a standard tourist visa.