Another popular destination in Southeast Asia for digital nomads and yoga enthusiasts is Bali, Indonesia. The island boasts numerous co-working spaces and cafes where people on tourist visas engage in remote work. This often necessitates a visa run every 60 days to extend their stay, or alternatively, some resort to bribing immigration officials.At one point, Nomad List reported a digital nomad community of 5,000 individuals working from the beach area of Canggu simultaneously. After over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, during which Indonesia closed its borders to international tourism, digital nomads are finally starting to return to the island. The Indonesian government has been discussing the possibility of a 5-year digital nomad visa for the past 18 months, and the rumors are now strong enough to suggest that such a visa may be introduced soon.
Visa category
Second Home Visa*
What are the visa fees/charges?
IDR3 million
Is there a minimum income threshold applicable for digital nomad/remote work visa?
The applicant is required to have at least IDR2 billion or equivalent in a bank account owned by a Guarantor or a Foreigner
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to income tax?
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Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to social security contributions?
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Is there Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) relief available in the country?
Yes
Is there an income tax requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Is there a social security requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Are criminal checks required for this visa?
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For how long is the digital nomad/remote work visa valid?
5 or 10 year
Is the applicant bound to any work restraints/limitations?
• The applicant is not allowed to enter The local labour market
• The applicant will be allowed to carry out investment and other activities
What are the standard requirements for the digital nomad/remote work visa?
• National passport with validity of at least 36 months
• Proof of funds of at least INR2 Billion or equivalent in a bank account owned by a Guarantor or a Foreigner
• Recent colour photograph with white background and dimensions of 4cm x 6cm
• Curriculum Vitae
Which countries are eligible to apply for the digital nomad/ remote work visa?
Awaiting confirmation from the authorities
Is applicant required to provide proof of employment?
No
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