Bali digital nomad visa: complete guide for US expats (2026)
The Bali digital nomad visa – officially the E33G Remote Worker Visa – lets foreign nationals employed by a non-Indonesian company live in Indonesia for 1 year, with an online extension available under current immigration rules.
Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker Visa is the country's limited-stay visa for remote workers employed by companies outside Indonesia.
To qualify, you need at least $60,000 in annual income and a contract with a company registered outside Indonesia.
Bali digital nomad visa (E33G) – key facts (2026)
- Official name: E33G Remote Worker Visa – Directorate General of Immigration
- Duration: 1 year, with an online extension available under current immigration rules
- Minimum income: at least $60,000 per year, with proof of income and a contract with a company outside Indonesia
- Minimum bank balance: $2,000 for the preceding three months
- Tax residency trigger: 183 days of physical presence in Indonesia within any 12-month period (Article 2, Indonesian Income Tax Law No. 36 of 2008)
- Territorial tax incentive: certain foreign nationals who become Indonesian domestic tax subjects and meet the qualifying-expertise rules under PMK 18/PMK.03/2021 may be taxed only on Indonesian-source income for up to four tax years, unless they choose treaty relief instead.
- US filing obligation: US citizens and resident aliens are generally subject to US income tax and the same filing rules whether they live in the United States or abroad – IRS Pub. 54.
- Key US forms: Form 2555 (FEIE) or Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit).
For the full breakdown of Indonesian rates and US filing mechanics, see our Indonesian tax guide for US expats.
Visa options for digital nomads in Bali
If you plan to work remotely from Bali, you have two realistic visa paths in 2026: the E33G Remote Worker Visa for stays of 1 year, extendable under current immigration rules, and the B211A Visit Visa for stays up to 180 days.
The two differ in duration, work authorization, and Indonesian tax residency exposure.
For stays longer than six months, the E33G is the only option that explicitly authorizes remote work for a foreign employer – the B211A does not.
| Feature | E33G Remote Worker Visa | B211A Visit Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Max duration | 1 year, with online extension available | 180 days (single entry) |
| Remote work authorized | Yes (foreign employer only) | No – the B211A covers tourism, humanitarian, and certain business-meeting activities |
| Minimum income | $60,000/year | $2,000 bank balance |
| Indonesia tax residency risk | Yes – after 183 days | Lower risk – but residency is based on total presence in any 12-month period, not the visa duration alone |
| Best for | Long-term nomads (6+ months) | Testing Bali, short stays |
If this is your first Bali stay, a short-stay visit visa can be useful for tourism and certain non-work activities, but Indonesian tax residency is determined by total presence within any 12-month period, not by a calendar-year count.
If you're considering Bali alongside other destinations, check out our overview of digital nomad visas in 40+ countries.
E33G visa requirements
The E33G Remote Worker Visa requires foreign-source income of at least $60,000 per year, a valid passport, proof of funds, a recent photo, CV, itinerary, proof of annual income, and a contract with a company outside Indonesia.
Required documents
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration requires seven documents for an E33G application:
- A valid passport
- Proof of funds
- A recent photo
- CV
- Itinerary
- Proof of annual income of at least $60,000
- A contract with a company outside Indonesia
Cost and processing time
Indonesia updated its official immigration fees under PP 45/2024. As of 2026, the E33G visa costs approximately IDR 7,000,000 (around $430) in government fees, with some agent-assisted packages running $700 or more depending on what's bundled. Using an authorized immigration agent typically adds $200–$500 in service fees.
Applications are submitted through evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and the current processing time is five business days after payment is received.
How to apply for the E33G visa – step by step
The E33G application has these five steps in order:
- Create an account at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ and select the E33G (Remote Worker) category.
- Upload all seven required documents in digital format and review them for completeness before submitting.
- Pay the official fee through the portal's online payment gateway and save the confirmation.
- Wait for VITAS approval – typically five business days after payment is received. Monitor your registered email for follow-up requests.
- Follow the instructions on your VITAS approval for entry into Indonesia. Current immigration rules also include a bridging-visa path for certain in-country status changes – check evisa.imigrasi.go.id for the latest process.
Tax implications of the E33G visa
Holding an E33G does not automatically make you an Indonesian tax resident. Indonesia tax residency activates after 183 days of physical presence within any 12-month period, under Article 2 of the Indonesian Income Tax Law No. 36 of 2008.
Once you become a tax resident, Indonesia generally taxes your worldwide income at progressive rates from 5% to 35% – unless a specific incentive or treaty position applies.
B211A vs E33G – tax residency trade-off
The E33G allows a stay of 1 year, extendable under current immigration rules, which makes it near-certain you'll cross 183 days during your first year and become an Indonesian tax resident. If you're planning a multi-year stay, calculate your exact arrival date and first 183-day anniversary before committing to the visa – the timing decides whether you owe Indonesian tax for your arrival year or not.
The 4-year territorial tax incentive for E33G holders
Certain foreign nationals who become Indonesian domestic tax subjects and meet the qualifying-expertise rules under PMK 18/PMK.03/2021 may be taxed only on Indonesian-source income for up to four consecutive tax years from the date they become a domestic tax subject. During that window, you pay Indonesian income tax only on Indonesian-source income – not on foreign-source earnings.
The 4-year territorial tax incentive is not automatic. You must hold a position on the Ministry of Finance's list of qualifying expertise – software engineers, system analysts, civil engineers, researchers, and similar roles under PMK 18/PMK.03/2021 – and you must apply to the Directorate General of Taxes for the treatment.
There's also a one-or-the-other rule: if you use the US-Indonesia tax treaty to claim relief, you generally can't also apply the territorial regime. You pick one path. The qualifying-expertise rules are set out in PMK 18/PMK.03/2021.
In practical terms, an E33G holder working remotely for a foreign employer with zero Indonesian-source income – who meets the expertise list and gets the application approved – can pay no Indonesian income tax during the four-year window, even after crossing 183 days.
US tax obligations for Americans on the E33G visa
US citizens and resident aliens on the E33G visa remain subject to US income tax and standard federal filing requirements, regardless of where they live, per IRS Pub. 54.
Two mechanisms reduce or eliminate double taxation: the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion on Form 2555 and the Foreign Tax Credit on Form 1116.
Client scenario (illustrative, based on TFX client profiles): a US consultant who qualifies for and is approved under the 4-year special regime may still owe Indonesian tax on income treated as Indonesia-source – the result depends on where the services are performed and whether the special regime is approved. On the US side, qualifying foreign earned income can be excluded using Form 2555, subject to the annual exclusion cap and the Physical Presence or Bona Fide Residence test.
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
If you complete 330 full days outside the US in any 12-month period, you qualify for the Physical Presence Test and may exclude up to $130,000 of foreign earned income from US federal tax for the 2025 tax year (filed in 2026) using Form 2555. For 2026 income (filed in 2027), the exclusion rises to $132,900.
A few points worth knowing before you assume FEIE solves everything. It excludes only earned income – wages, salary, and self-employment income for work performed abroad.
It does not reduce self-employment tax: if you're self-employed, the 15.3% SE tax still applies to your net earnings, and Indonesia has no totalization agreement with the US to exempt it. It also doesn't shelter dividends, interest, capital gains, rental income, or pensions.
For the step-by-step mechanics, see how to claim the FEIE as a US expat in Indonesia.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)
If you pay Indonesian income tax, you can claim a dollar-for-dollar credit against your US liability using Form 1116.
The US-Indonesia treaty was signed on July 11, 1988, and the IRS treaty text shows a general effective date of January 1, 1990. The 1996 protocol reduced certain withholding rates, including 10% for qualifying direct-investment dividends and 10% for interest, while royalties are 15% in general and 10% only for certain equipment royalties.
Beyond withholding rates, the treaty also provides a tie-breaker framework for dual-residency conflicts between the two countries – useful when both the US and Indonesia would otherwise claim you as a tax resident.
For full mechanics, see our US-Indonesia tax treaty and FTC rules.
FBAR for Indonesian bank accounts
If you are a US person and the aggregate value of your Indonesian and other foreign financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point during the calendar year, you must file FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR). This applies whether or not you've become an Indonesian tax resident – the trigger is the account balance, not the visa.
Following the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Bittner v. United States, non-willful penalties are assessed per report, not per account.
Willful violations are far steeper – generally the greater of the current inflation-adjusted cap or 50% of the account balance. FBAR penalties depend on whether the violation is willful or non-willful; check the current penalty table before relying on specific dollar figures.
You file FBAR through the FinCEN Form 114 portal, separate from your federal return. For the wider US side – self-employment tax, FEIE-FTC stacking, state residency – see our US digital nomad tax guide.
Practical steps after arriving in Bali on the E33G
After landing in Bali, you have a short list of practical registrations to complete, plus tax steps that kick in once you cross 183 days of cumulative presence.
Four steps every E33G holder should plan for:
- Report any change of passport, address, civil status, or sponsor to the local Kantor Imigrasi (immigration office) within 14 days of the change.
- Apply for an NPWP (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak – the Indonesian tax ID) at the local KPP after crossing 183 days of cumulative presence.
- Open an Indonesian bank account – BCA, Mandiri, and BNI generally accept E33G KITAS holders. You'll need this for NPWP registration and most long-term rentals.
- Consider enrolling in residential health insurance that covers long-term stays in Indonesia – tourist travel policies typically do not cover extended residency.
FAQ
Yes. The Indonesia digital nomad visa is the E33G Remote Worker Visa, issued by the Directorate General of Immigration. It applies to all of Indonesia, including Bali, and lets foreign nationals employed by a non-Indonesian company live in the country for 1 year, with an online extension available under current immigration rules.
As of 2026, the Directorate General of Immigration charges approximately IDR 7,000,000 (around $430) under the PP 45/2024 fee schedule. Using an authorized immigration agent typically adds $200–$500 in service fees. Total out-of-pocket cost generally runs $430 to $900+, depending on whether you use professional help.
You become an Indonesian tax resident after 183 days of physical presence in any 12-month period, under Article 2 of Income Tax Law No. 36 of 2008. Foreign nationals who meet the qualifying-expertise rules under PMK 18/PMK.03/2021 may pay Indonesian tax only on Indonesian-source income for up to four tax years – foreign-source remote work income is excluded unless they choose treaty relief instead.
Yes. Under IRS Pub. 54, US citizens and resident aliens follow the same federal filing rules whether they live stateside or abroad. Americans in Bali typically use Form 2555 (FEIE – up to $130,000 excluded for 2025, $132,900 for 2026) or Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit) to reduce or eliminate double taxation.
Yes. The E33G Remote Worker Visa is sometimes referred to as a working visa in Bali for remote employees of foreign companies, although its official purpose is a remote worker residence permit. It explicitly permits work for companies registered outside Indonesia, including US companies. It does not authorize work for Indonesian-registered companies or any activity generating Indonesian-source income.
The E33G allows a stay of 1 year – extendable under current immigration rules – and explicitly authorizes remote work for a foreign employer. The B211A visit visa allows up to 180 days and covers tourism and certain non-work activities. A shorter stay reduces tax residency risk, but Indonesian tax residency is determined by total presence within any 12-month period, not by a calendar-year count.
Applications are submitted through evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and the current processing time is five business days after payment is received.
The E33G is issued for one year and can be extended online under current immigration rules. The Directorate General of Immigration does not currently state a fixed maximum stay under this category – check the official E33G page for the latest extension terms before planning a multi-year stay.
