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Indonesia: visas, tax & cost of living

Indonesia for nomads: the E33G remote-worker visa, the 183-day tax residency rule, and what living in Bali on the rupiah really costs.

Indonesia: visas, tax & cost of living
Your passport

United KingdomIndonesia

Your move to Indonesia on a United Kingdom passport

  • VisitMediumVisa required in advance
  • NomadEasyNomad visa — likely eligible
  • RelocateMediumResidence with conditions

Visiting

You can get a visa on arrival. Carry the fee and the documents the border asks for, and confirm the current rules before you fly.

Passport validity:Valid at least 6 months from arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages.

Heads-up:Visa on Arrival extension tightened to a hybrid process (online registration plus in-person immigration office visit for photo and fingerprints) under 2025 immigration circular IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025.

At the border:Complete the mandatory free All Indonesia electronic arrival declaration within 72 hours of arrival, show a return or onward ticket, and pay the separate Bali tourist levy of about IDR 150,000 if visiting Bali.

Working remotely

E33G Remote Worker KITAS.

Income needed:~USD 60,000/yr (E33G remote-worker visa) + ~USD 2,000 bank balance(estimate)

Duration:12months

Fee:~USD 500 to 700(estimate)

Who qualifies:E33G Remote Worker KITAS for those working remotely for a non-Indonesian employer or foreign clients, showing income of about USD 60,000 a year and a bank balance of around USD 2,000 held over the last 3 months, with no earnings from Indonesian clients.

Tax and residency

Resident if >183 days/12mo; worldwide income taxed, narrow 4-yr territorial regime for skilled foreigners.(estimate)

The UK decides residence with its Statutory Residence Test (days in the UK plus your ties). As a non-resident you are usually taxed only on UK income; where one exists, a double-tax treaty with the destination decides who taxes what.

Double-tax treaty:yes, in force since 1994

Practical

Currency:IDR. Cost of living:low.

Healthcare:There is no reciprocal public healthcare agreement for foreigners, so comprehensive travel or expat health insurance including medical evacuation is essential.

Driving:A foreign licence alone is not enough; carry an International Driving Permit together with your home licence to drive legally.

Sources: Indonesia, tax residence (PwC summary) · GOV.UK: tax on foreign income · HMRC: double-taxation treaties

Estimates, not advice. Confirm with the official sources before you act.

Should you move to Indonesia?

Warm weather, a huge crowd of remote workers, and a budget that stretches. That’s the pitch, and Indonesia delivers on all three. Bali is the obvious base, with Canggu, Ubud, and Uluwatu each pulling a slightly different crowd, while Jakarta and the Gili islands suit other paces of life. Day-to-day costs sit near the low end of the global scale (a comfortable solo month in Bali runs roughly USD 1,000 to 2,500), so a Western salary goes a long way. Just watch the imported-lifestyle trap: Western food, pool villas, and coworking desks quietly add up.

Indonesia digital nomad visa and entry

Good news here. Indonesia does run a real remote-worker route, the E33G visa, which grants a one-year stay permit that you can usually renew. It’s built for people employed by, or contracting with, companies based outside Indonesia. The headline test is an annual income of around USD 60,000, plus a bank balance of about USD 2,000 and roughly three months of statements, and you’ll need to prove the income is fully foreign-sourced (employment contract or client agreements). Freelancers can qualify too, though they often have to work harder to evidence the same number. This is general information, not immigration advice.

Tax residency and what to check

The usual trigger for Indonesian tax residency is being in the country more than 183 days in any 12-month period, and holding a stay permit like the E33G can be read as intent to reside. Once you’re resident, Indonesia generally taxes worldwide income, though its double-tax treaties can soften how your foreign earnings are treated. There’s also a territorial regime that taxes only Indonesian-sourced income, but it’s narrow: it’s aimed at qualifying skilled foreigners (think science, tech, maths) and lasts just the first four years. The details get fiddly fast, so treat any figure here as an estimate and get advice tailored to your situation before you bank on an outcome.

Figures are estimates. Always check the official source linked below.

At a glance

Currency
IDR
Cost of living
Low
Digital-nomad visa
Yes
Tax & residency
Resident if >183 days/12mo; worldwide income taxed, narrow 4-yr territorial regime for skilled foreigners.

Frequently asked questions

Indonesia: is there a digital nomad visa?
E33G Remote Worker KITAS. E33G Remote Worker KITAS for those working remotely for a non-Indonesian employer or foreign clients, showing income of about USD 60,000 a year and a bank balance of around USD 2,000 held over the last 3 months, with no earnings from Indonesian clients.
Indonesia: when do you become a tax resident?
Resident if >183 days/12mo; worldwide income taxed, narrow 4-yr territorial regime for skilled foreigners.
Indonesia: what is the cost of living?
The cost of living is low and the local currency is the IDR. Treat any figures as estimates.
Indonesia: do you need health insurance?
There is no reciprocal public healthcare agreement for foreigners, so comprehensive travel or expat health insurance including medical evacuation is essential.
Indonesia: can you drive on a foreign licence?
A foreign licence alone is not enough; carry an International Driving Permit together with your home licence to drive legally.

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Last verified: 2026-06-24

Sources: Indonesia — tax residence (PwC summary)

Voymo gives general information to help you organise your move. It is not legal, tax, or immigration advice, always confirm with an official source or a qualified professional before you act.

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