Indonesia Remote Worker Visa (E33G Kitas): Official 2026 Legal Guide

Legal framework for digital nomads • One-year stay, tax exemption and rules for coworking spaces

Complete Legal and Procedural Guide to Indonesia Remote Worker Visa (Index E33G). Details the $60,000 USD income threshold, tax exemption on foreign source income and residential reporting requirements in Canggu, Pererenan and Ubud.

###Specifications

• Visa Index: Index E33G — Temporary residence permit for remote worker (KITAS)
• Authorized Stay: 1 year (12 months, multiple entries and renewable)
• Statutory Fee: 15,000,000 IDR (~$970 USD / ~900 €) payable on the official portal
• Income Threshold: $60,000 USD/year (or ~$5,000 USD/month verified remote salary)
• Tax Status: 0% Indonesian Income Tax (PPh) on foreign source income
• Passport Validity: Mandatory physical validity of at least 18 months upon deposit

Income & Foreign Compensation Requirements

The applicant must demonstrate a minimum annual salary or contractual remuneration of $60,000 USD (or foreign currency equivalent) coming exclusively from legal entities registered outside Indonesia.

Mandatory Evidentiary Documents:

• Signed employment contract or service agreement certifying authorization to telework with a foreign company
• Official pay slips or salary statements for the last 3 to 6 months
• Certified bank statements for the last 3 consecutive months attesting to a maintained balance of at least $2,000 USD

Passport Validity Directive: As the visa confers a right of residence for a period of one year, immigration legislation requires that the passport be valid for at least 18 months from the date of submission.

Tax regime and exemption of extraterritorial income

According to Indonesian tax provisions, E33G visa holders benefit from a total exemption from local income tax (PPh) regarding their earnings from foreign sources, these being paid by extraterritorial companies for services carried out in external markets.

Domestic Commerce Prohibition: E33G visa holders are strictly prohibited from entering into employment contracts with Indonesian companies, providing paid services to local clients, or receiving payments in Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Any work for the local market constitutes a criminal offense.

Regulation of coworking spaces and customary obligations (Desa Adat) in Canggu, Pererenan and Ubud

E33G visa holders are fully authorized to use coworking spaces and professional third-party locations in Canggu, Pererenan and Ubud for their international missions. No direct commercial activities with Indonesian customers should be conducted there.

Police Reporting (Surat Tanda Melapor): Within 24 to 48 hours of moving into a villa or long-term residence, the property manager must obtain a residence declaration certificate (Surat Tanda Melapor - STM) from the local police station (Polsek).

Customary Village Registration (Banjar Adat): In accordance with Balinese customary law (Awig-Awig), foreign residents must register with the local neighborhood council (Banjar Adat), respect nighttime tranquility and pay neighborhood security contributions.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

• Step 1: Gather the foreign employment contract, salary slips and bank statements showing a balance of $2,000 USD.
• Step 2: Submit the application online on the official Molina portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) under the heading Work -> Remote Worker -> Index E33G. *Step 3: Pay the legal immigration fee of IDR 15,000,000 via 3D-Secure gateway.
• Step 4: Receive the electronic visa grant letter (e-Visa) by email within 5 to 10 working days.
• Step 5: Enter Indonesia within 90 days via Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) and have the residence permit validated.
• Step 6: Declare your residence with Banjar Adat and obtain the STM police document for full compliance.