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Chat with Bali Zero on WhatsAppIndonesia does not currently offer a dedicated 'Digital Nomad Visa' under that exact name. What exists in practice is a combination of visa categories
Indonesia does not currently offer a dedicated 'Digital Nomad Visa' under that exact name. What exists in practice is a combination of visa categories that remote workers use, most commonly the B211A Visitor Visa with a work-from-Indonesia permit endorsement, the Second Home Visa (C1), and in some cases the E33G e-visa for short stays. The landscape has been evolving since 2022 when Indonesia first announced intentions to create a formal digital nomad pathway, particularly targeting Bali.
The B211A Visitor Visa is the most widely used route. It allows a stay of up to 60 days, extendable up to 180 days in-country. Holders may apply for a Work From Indonesia (WFI) endorsement, which theoretically permits remote work for a foreign company while residing in Indonesia. The application is typically handled through a visa agent or directly via the Directorate General of Immigration online portal.
The Second Home Visa, introduced in 2022, targets high-net-worth individuals and allows stays of five or ten years. It requires proof of funds — a minimum of Rp 2 billion (approximately $130,000 USD) held in an Indonesian bank account — making it inaccessible for most remote workers on standard salaries.
In 2023, the Indonesian government formally introduced the Rumah Kedua (Second Home) sub-scheme and discussed a standalone digital nomad visa for Bali under the G20 commitments, but implementation has remained inconsistent. As of early 2026, immigration enforcement in Bali has intensified, with the Bali Immigration Office conducting sweeps targeting foreigners working without proper authorization.
The application process, regardless of visa type, generally follows three stages: document preparation (passport, proof of funds, insurance, employment or freelance contracts), online application submission via the imigrasi.go.id portal or through a licensed sponsor, and biometric enrollment at the nearest Indonesian consulate or upon arrival at designated entry points. Processing times range from three business days to three weeks depending on the category and current backlog.
The confusion around Indonesia's digital nomad visa is not accidental — it reflects a policy environment still catching up to the reality of how modern professionals work. Indonesia wants the economic
benefit of remote workers spending in local markets without creating labor market competition for Indonesian nationals. That tension produces the current patchwork of visa categories, each with its o
wn trade-offs.
For our clients, the practical reality is this: if you are working remotely for a foreign employer and earning income outside Indonesia, the B211A with WFI endorsement remains the most accessible option for stays under six months. For those committing to Bali long-term, the Second Home Visa — despite its financial threshold — offers genuine security and removes the stress of quarterly border runs.
What we consistently advise is to resist the temptation to 'wing it' on a tourist visa. Enforcement cycles in Bali are unpredictable and the consequences — deportation, entry bans — are disproportionate to the perceived risk. The regulatory environment in 2026 is less forgiving than it was three years ago.
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