Bali Digital Nomad Visa Guide: B211A, E33G, and Second Home Visa Compared
By James Elliot, Founder, Lodge Vacations · Published
Three visa routes for remote workers in Bali, compared side by side.
Key takeaways
- The B211A visa gets you up to 180 days (60 + two 60-day extensions) for roughly $450–650 through an agent, and is the fastest way to start.
- The E33G Remote Worker KITAS costs roughly $600–1,100 in the first year and lasts 1 year — agencies differ on whether it renews in-country or requires a fresh application after leaving Indonesia.
- The Second Home Visa runs 5 or 10 years but requires a $130,000+ bank deposit or a $1,000,000+ property purchase, aimed at high-net-worth applicants.
- None of the three let you take local Indonesian employment — all are built around remote work for an overseas employer or your own business.
- Fees, renewal terms, and thresholds change and agencies don't always agree — confirm current figures with an official source or licensed visa agent before you apply. See Sources below.
B211A — the fast option
The B211A is a single-entry social/culture visa that starts at 60 days and can be extended twice, for a maximum stay of 180 days. Through a visa agent, the typical all-in cost — including both extensions — runs roughly 7–10 million IDR, about $450–650, depending on the agency and how fast you need it processed.
It's the visa most people use for a first stint in Bali: quicker to arrange than the KITAS, and low commitment if you're not sure yet how long you want to stay.
E33G Remote Worker KITAS — the year-long option
Launched in 2024 specifically for remote workers, the E33G comes with an official fee around IDR 7,000,000 (about $430). Once you add KITAS processing and typical agency fees, total first-year cost usually lands around $600–1,000.
It runs for a full year. Agencies don't fully agree on what happens next: some describe a straightforward renewal, others say it's really a fresh application filed after a trip out of the country rather than an in-country extension — confirm the current renewal process with your agent before counting on staying past year one. Applicants are commonly expected to show income around $5,000/month (about $60,000/year) or higher, though exact thresholds are worth confirming directly, since income requirements are one of the details that shifts most often.
Second Home Visa — the long-term option
The Second Home Visa offers 5- or 10-year stays, but it's built for high-net-worth applicants: you need either a deposit of at least $130,000 (about IDR 2 billion) in an Indonesian bank, or a real estate purchase worth at least $1,000,000. It's not a realistic first move for most digital nomads, but it's the option worth knowing about if Bali becomes a genuine long-term base.
Which one to apply for
| If you... | Consider |
|---|---|
| Are testing whether Bali works for you | B211A |
| Already know you're staying 6–12+ months | E33G Remote Worker KITAS |
| Have significant capital and want a decade-long base | Second Home Visa |
Verify before you apply
Visa fees, income thresholds, and processing steps change periodically. Treat the figures above as a starting reference, not a final quote — confirm current requirements with Indonesian immigration or a licensed visa agent before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the B211A visa and how long does it last?
The B211A is a single-entry social/culture visa that starts at 60 days and can be extended twice in 60-day increments, for a maximum total stay of 180 days.
How much does the E33G Remote Worker KITAS cost?
The official government fee is around IDR 7,000,000 (about $430). With KITAS processing and typical agency fees added, total first-year cost usually comes to roughly $600–1,100.
Can I work for a US or European company while on a Bali visa?
Yes — the B211A and E33G Remote Worker KITAS are both designed for exactly this: earning from an employer or clients based outside Indonesia. What none of these visas permit is taking paid work with a local Indonesian employer.
Do I need a minimum income to qualify for a remote worker visa?
Remote worker visa categories commonly cite a minimum income requirement in the region of $5,000/month, though the exact figure and how it's verified is worth confirming directly with an agent or official source, since these thresholds are updated periodically.
What is the Second Home Visa and who is it for?
It's a long-term visa offering 5- or 10-year stays, requiring either a bank deposit of at least $130,000 or a real estate purchase of at least $1,000,000. It's aimed at high-net-worth individuals rather than typical remote workers.
Sources
The figures in this guide are drawn from the sources below. Visa fees, income requirements, and rental prices change — confirm current numbers before you make a decision based on them.
- 1.B211A Visa Guide — Indonesian Visas
- 2.Bali B211A Visa Cost — VisaStation
- 3.E33G Remote Worker Visa Indonesia — Emerhub
- 4.Remote Work Visa Indonesia (KITAS E33G) — Let's Move Indonesia
- 5.E33G Remote Worker Visa Bali: Real Cost & Timeline — Knowmads Bali
- 6.Second Home Visa Indonesia (E33) — Emerhub
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