Move to Indonesia

Thousands of tropical islands, from surf breaks to rice terraces

Indonesia, especially Bali, is easy for remote workers: the C1 tourist visa can be extended to 180 days, and the E33G remote worker permit gives a year to people earning $60,000+ from abroad. People aged 55+ and those with savings have 5-year second-home visas; working for local clients or businesses is strictly banned and enforced.

Routes we checked
5
Digital nomad visa
Yes
Language
Indonesian
Currency
IDR
Last checked
30 October 2026

Digital nomad visaWork permitStudent visaRetirement visaPassive income visa

Ways to live in Indonesia

These are the residence routes in Bordr's guide that we have checked against official sources. Each one links to the government page.

Programme details are shown in English.

Digital nomad visa Digital nomad visas →

E33G Remote Worker Visa

A one-year stay permit (KITAS, Indonesia's limited-stay permit) for people employed by a company outside Indonesia; no local sponsor needed.

What you need
Income of at least $60,000 a year from a company outside Indonesia, plus a $2,000 bank balance over the last 3 months. Also: passport valid 6+ months, CV and itinerary; earning from Indonesian sources is banned.
Income
from about $5,000 a month
Savings
about $2,000
How long
Up to 1 year; can be extended online
Renewable
Yes
Cost
7,000,000 rupiah (about $420) for 1 year
Processing time
About 5 working days after payment
How to apply
Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Family
Family members can come with you
Path to permanent residence
No

Official page

Work permit Work permits →

Work Visa (E23)

For foreigners hired by a company in Indonesia. The employer gets a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower, then sponsors the visa and limited stay permit (KITAS).

What you need
A sponsoring employer, a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower, a job offer statement, a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, a CV, and a 3-month bank statement with at least $2,000 in your or the sponsor's name. You may only do the job stated in the permit.
Savings
about $2,000
How long
180 days, 1 year or 2 years from arrival
Renewable
Yes
Cost
Rp 5,250,000 (180 days), Rp 7,000,000 (1 year), Rp 9,500,000 (2 years)
Processing time
about 4 working days after payment
How to apply
The employer applies online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; the stay permit is issued on arrival at the border
Family
Family members can come with you

Official page

Student visa Student visas →

Higher Education Visa (E30B)

For foreigners accepted to a university or other higher-education institution in Indonesia. Gives a limited stay permit (KITAS) for the length of study.

What you need
A sponsor (the institution or an individual), an acceptance letter stating the programme length, a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, a CV, and a 3-month bank statement showing at least $2,000 in your or the sponsor's name.
Savings
about $2,000
How long
1, 2 or 4 years from arrival
Renewable
Yes
Cost
Rp 6,000,000 (1 year), Rp 8,500,000 (2 years), Rp 12,000,000 (4 years)
Processing time
about 5 working days after payment
How to apply
The sponsor applies online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; the stay permit is issued on arrival at the border
Family
Family members can come with you

Official page

Retirement visa Retirement visas →

E33E Second Home Visa for Seniors (retirement)

5-year stay permit for foreigners aged 55+, no sponsor required.

What you need
Age 55+ and income or pension of at least $3,000 a month, with a $2,000 balance over the last 3 months. You must keep $50,000 in a state-owned Indonesian bank (proof within 90 days of arrival).
Income
from about $3,000 a month
Savings
about $50,000
How long
Up to 5 years, extendable to 10 years in total
Renewable
Yes
Cost
13,000,000 rupiah (about $790) in total
Processing time
About 4 working days after payment
How to apply
Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Family
Family members can come with you

Official page

Passive income visa Passive income visas →

Second Home Visa (E33)

5-year stay for people who can show substantial personal funds; any age.

What you need
A personal bank account with at least 2 billion rupiah (about $120,000; another official page says $130,000 in a state-owned bank) and a passport valid 36+ months. Employment is not allowed.
Savings
about $120,000
How long
Up to 5 years, extendable
Renewable
Yes
Cost
21,000,000 rupiah (about $1,270), including stay and re-entry permits
How to apply
Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Family
Family members can come with you

Official page

Cost of living

Monthly amounts in US dollars.

One-bedroom flat$800
Two-bedroom flat$1,500
Bills$100
Typical local salary$490

Cities to consider

Climate by month, neighbourhoods and costs for each city are in the Bordr guide.

What life is like

Programme details are shown in English.

Why people move

Bali is the best-known base, with its yoga, surf and remote-work community spread between Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu. Lombok, Yogyakarta and the Gili Islands offer quieter options, and diving, volcanoes and jungle are never far.

Day to day

Domestic flights and ferries link the islands, and scooters with ride-hailing apps handle local trips. Private hospitals in Bali and Jakarta are adequate; serious cases go abroad. Cash and QR payments are common, and Indonesian is easy to pick up.

Trade-offs

Traffic in Bali and Jakarta is heavy, and roads can be dangerous. Rainy season brings flooding. Rules around foreigners working change often, and earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are a natural risk.

Before you move: visa-free entry

Most people arrive as visitors first, then apply from inside the country or come back with the right visa. How long you can stay as a visitor depends on your passport:

Visa rules for every passport

Questions

Does Indonesia have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Indonesia offers: E33G Remote Worker Visa.

How can I move to Indonesia?

The routes we have checked are: Digital nomad visa, Work permit, Student visa, Retirement visa, Passive income visa.

Can I retire in Indonesia?

Yes, through: E33E Second Home Visa for Seniors (retirement).

When was this information checked?

The residence routes for Indonesia were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.

Sources and last check

Residence routes for Indonesia were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.

This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.

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