Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker KITAS is more involved than Thailand's DTV or Colombia's online nomad visa. The paperwork is moderate, but the local sponsor requirement is a distinguishing feature — you cannot apply without an Indonesian sponsor attached to your application.
Eligibility
- Non-Indonesian national, aged 18+.
- Employed by or contracted to a foreign (non-Indonesian) entity in a role that can be performed remotely.
- Minimum annual income of $60,000 (or equivalent in any convertible currency), documented for the last 12 months.
- Valid passport with at least 18 months remaining.
- Indonesian sponsor — a registered visa agent, PT PMA, or established Indonesian company.
- Health insurance covering Indonesia for the full KITAS duration.
Income and savings requirements
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum annual income | $60,000 USD |
| Evidence window | Last 12 months |
| Savings alternative | Not formally available — income must be documented |
| Family member income add-on | No additional requirement; main applicant's income covers household |
Evidence: 12 months of bank statements OR employer letters with payslips. Contract-based freelancers provide 12 months of client invoices and corresponding bank deposits.
Document checklist
- Passport with 18+ months validity (scan of bio page)
- Recent passport photograph (digital, 4×6 cm, white background)
- Employment contract or service agreements with foreign clients (translated to English or Indonesian)
- 12 months of bank statements showing qualifying income
- Tax returns for the last fiscal year (home country)
- Letter of intent describing remote-work activities in Indonesia
- Indonesian health insurance policy (BPJS or private provider covering Indonesia)
- Proof of accommodation in Indonesia (rental agreement or hotel booking for initial stay)
- Indonesian sponsor's VITAS application support
- Application fee and sponsor fee
The sponsor requirement
Unlike most nomad visas, Indonesia requires a local sponsor. Options:
- Registered visa agent — the default for most nomads. Cost $500–900 for full-service handling; agent acts as sponsor and manages the paperwork. Popular agents: Emerhub, Bali Solo Visa, Cekindo.
- PT PMA (foreign-owned Indonesian company) — if you own or work for one, it can sponsor. More common for long-term Indonesia-based entrepreneurs.
- Indonesian company you're contracted with — possible but rare for genuine remote nomads (defeats the foreign-employer requirement).
Family application
Spouses, unmarried partners (with registered partnership evidence), and dependent children can apply as dependents under the main E33G application. Each dependent has a separate KITAS card issued. Dependents can also obtain school enrollment, driver's license, and BPJS health coverage.
Common reasons for rejection
- Income below $60,000 in the last 12 months.
- Missing or incomplete sponsor documentation.
- Short passport validity (less than 18 months).
- Prior Indonesian immigration issues — overstays or deportations.
- Health insurance policy not covering Indonesia.