This guide is written for people applying from the United Kingdom, although many of the eligibility rules are national rules rather than UK-specific ones. Consulates can still ask for different evidence, translations, legalisation or appointments. Check the competent mission before paying for accommodation or making a non-refundable move.
At a glance
| Question | Current position |
|---|---|
| Is this a dedicated digital nomad route? | Yes. |
| Who it is for | Foreign employees who work remotely for a company established outside Indonesia. |
| Work connection | A foreign employment relationship; no Indonesian remuneration or local sales under the category. |
| Income or funds test | At least USD 60,000 annual income under current immigration guidance. |
| Typical permission | Up to one year. |
| Family | Family residence requires separate dependant categories and sponsorship/evidence. |
| Can you work for local clients or employers? | No employment, wages or sales activity in Indonesia under E33G. |
| Where the application starts | Indonesia’s official eVisa immigration platform; the route is generally sponsor-free under current guidance. |
What this route actually is
E33G is a limited-stay visa for remote workers. Current immigration guidance describes a one-year stay, online application and no sponsor requirement. Its foreign-employer test distinguishes it from business, investor and employment categories.
That distinction is more than a naming point. A dedicated remote-work permit is usually designed around foreign employment or foreign clients. A self-employment or assignment route may instead test the value of a local business, professional licensing, a contract in the destination country or the economic benefit of the proposed activity. Applying under the wrong label is one of the easiest ways to build the wrong document pack.
Who can qualify
The clearest fit is a salaried employee with a foreign contract, employer letter and annual income of at least USD 60,000. Applicants also need a minimum bank balance, passport validity, CV and itinerary. Freelancers should not assume they qualify unless the current authority expressly accepts their profile.
A credible application normally shows not only that the applicant can work online, but that the work is real and continuing. Authorities may look for a signed employment or service contract, employer or client letters, company registration records, recent invoices, bank statements and a concise explanation of what the applicant does day to day.
Core eligibility points
- You have an employment contract with a company established outside Indonesia.
- You will perform the work remotely and receive no remuneration from Indonesia.
- Your annual income is at least USD 60,000.
- You meet the current recent bank-balance and passport-validity requirements.
- You will not sell goods or services in Indonesia under E33G.
Income and financial evidence
The official route states annual income of at least USD 60,000, supported by an employment contract and financial records. Guidance also asks for a bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent over the specified recent period. Treat the annual income and bank-balance tests as separate requirements.
Treat every published figure as a floor rather than a planning budget. The authority may examine whether income is regular, whether it comes from a permitted source and whether it will continue after relocation. A one-off transfer immediately before applying is usually weaker evidence than a consistent trail of salary payments, client receipts and matching contracts.
Documents to prepare
The exact checklist depends on the mission and the applicant’s circumstances, but a well-organised file will usually need the following:
- Online eVisa application, passport and recent photograph.
- Foreign employment contract and employer confirmation of remote work.
- Annual income evidence meeting USD 60,000.
- Recent bank statement showing the separate minimum balance.
- CV and travel itinerary or stay plan.
- Insurance, accommodation or other documents requested by immigration.
- Separate dependant applications for family members.
Names, dates, job titles, salary figures and company details should match across the whole file. Where documents are issued in the UK, check whether the receiving authority requires an apostille, a sworn or certified translation, or both. Do not assume that an English document will be accepted simply because the authority publishes an English-language website.
Application process from the UK
- Confirm E33G is the correct category for a foreign employee rather than a freelancer or business owner.
- Prepare the contract, employer letter, annual-income evidence and recent bank statement.
- Apply through the official Indonesian eVisa portal and pay the current fee.
- Respond to any online request; official material has stated processing around five working days after payment, but this is not a guarantee.
- Enter Indonesia and complete limited-stay/residence formalities as instructed.
- Do not receive Indonesian wages or conduct local sales.
The visa sticker, entry permission and residence card are often separate stages. Read the approval notice carefully: some routes require registration with the police, municipality, tax authority or immigration office shortly after arrival. Missing a local deadline can create avoidable problems even when the entry visa was correctly issued.
Family members
A spouse and children need the appropriate dependant limited-stay category. Their applications, sponsorship position, fees and work restrictions are separate from E33G. Do not imply that the remote-worker visa automatically covers relatives.
Where dependants are allowed, expect separate forms and fees. Marriage and birth certificates may need recent copies, legalisation and translation. A dependant’s right to work should never be assumed; several remote-work schemes allow family residence but prohibit the spouse from local employment.
Validity, renewal and switching route
Current guidance allows a stay of up to one year. Extension or a further application must be checked against the eVisa portal and the issued permit. Avoid describing E33G as an indefinite Bali residence route.
A route that can be renewed is not automatically a route to permanent residence. Some permissions are expressly temporary, some do not count toward settlement, and others may lead to longer residence only after a switch into a different category. Anyone planning a multi-year move should check the settlement position before choosing a country.
Tax, social security and insurance
A one-year stay can create Indonesian tax residence and employer issues. The visa’s prohibition on local remuneration does not itself make foreign salary tax-free. Obtain advice on residence, reporting and treaty treatment.
Immigration permission does not answer every tax question. Residence, payroll, permanent-establishment risk, social-security coverage and local registration can all depend on facts such as days present, where management decisions are made and who benefits from the work. Obtain advice covering both the destination country and the country where the employer or business is established.
Common problems to avoid
- Applying as a freelancer without confirming the foreign-employer requirement.
- Confusing the USD 2,000 balance evidence with the USD 60,000 income test.
- Receiving money from an Indonesian employer or customer.
- Using unofficial “Bali visa” agents or portals.
- Treating a published processing estimate as guaranteed.
Official sources
The following official sources were checked for this guide on 8 August 2026. Rules, thresholds and application channels can change without notice.