The complete guide to visas, residence permits, and administrative procedures for EU and non-EU nationals looking to settle in Indonesia.
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E33G threshold — the legal nomad
Jul. 2026
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Overview
Indonesia — the legal nomad, the welcomed investor.
Indonesia is the star nomad destination of the catalog: the E33G Remote Worker KITAS, introduced in 2024, is the first visa in the world written specifically for employees working remotely for a foreign employer — and the only major Indonesian permit you can apply for directly, without a sponsor or local guarantor (official fees around USD 450, agent optional). For entrepreneurs, the Investor KITAS (E28A) via a PT PMA opens an independent route; for wealth investors, the Golden Visa (E28C) starts at USD 350,000. Retirement (E33F, 55+) is well regulated, and 2026 enforcement makes the legal framework more important than ever.
E33G
The catalog's legal nomad destination
USD 60,000/yr
Foreign income threshold
USD 350,000
5-year Golden Visa (passive)
The Indonesian system is organized around five logics. The E33G (Remote Worker KITAS) is the route for employees of foreign employers — USD 60,000/year, an employment contract outside Indonesia, a legal nomad visa since 2024. The E23 (Work KITAS) covers employees of local companies, driven by the employer. The E28A (Investor KITAS) goes through a PT PMA with IDR 10 billion in personal shares. The Golden Visa (E28C, from USD 350,000 in passive investment) opens 5 or 10 years without creating a company. And the E33F covers retirement at 55 (USD 3,000/month). Since 2026, enforcement is real: working on a tourist visa exposes you to deportation — going legal through the E33G has never been more important.
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Available visas and permits
The main visas we support.
Click a permit to see the requirements, required documents, timelines, and practical tips. Each of these visas comes with full guidance in your nomadpass space.
E33G
E33G — Remote Worker KITAS
The legal nomad visa · foreign employee at USD 60,000/year
Legal nomad1 year · reapplication
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Threshold
USD 60,000/yr of foreign income (≈ USD 5,000/month)
Profile
Employee of an employer registered outside Indonesia only
Duration
1 year multi-entry — extended by REAPPLICATION (no classic extension, ~2 consecutive years in practice); no direct path to permanent residence · family included
Insurance
International health coverage required (travel insurance refused)
Employees only: freelancers and the self-employed are excluded. The E33G is also at the heart of 2026 enforcement — social media monitoring, deportations for working on a tourist visa. In 2026, going legal through the E33G is more important than ever.
E23
E23 — Work KITAS
Work visa · employee of an Indonesian employer
Employer sponsorRPTKA required
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Chain
RPTKA (Kemenaker) → visa → biometrics on site
Employer cost
DKPTKA: USD 100/month per foreign worker
Duration
1 or 2 years, renewable → KITAP after 5 years
Timeline
4 to 8 weeks (RPTKA + visa)
The employer drives everything — without an approved RPTKA, nothing is possible. The permit is tied to the declared position: changing employer requires a complete new RPTKA. Tax residence is possible from the moment you settle.
E28A
E28A — Investor KITAS (PT PMA)
Entrepreneur · IDR 10 billion in shares in a PT PMA
IDR 10 billionDKPTKA-exempt
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Requirement
Personal shares ≥ IDR 10B (~EUR 570,000) in a PT PMA
Role
Director (operations) OR Commissioner (oversight) in the articles
Advantage
Exempt from the DKPTKA levy (USD 100/month) vs the E23
Timeline
1 to 3 months (PT PMA incorporation + KITAS)
Being a shareholder alone is not enough. The applicant must be listed as Director OR Commissioner in the articles. To explore before committing, the D12 visa (180 days/entry) is the ideal stepping stone.
E30
E30 — Student visa
Studies · sponsored by the institution · no post-study route
Institution sponsorshipNo post-study route
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Sponsor
Kemendikbud-accredited institution — mandatory
Work
Not allowed on a student visa
Post-study
None in Indonesia → transition to E33G / E23 / E28A
Timeline
4 to 8 weeks after admission
Plan your change of status 2 to 3 months before the end of your studies. The E33G (USD 60,000/year, foreign employer) or the E28A (PT PMA) are the natural next steps. The visa expires at graduation — without a plan, you leave.
GV
Golden Visa (E28C — passive investment)
Residence by investment · from USD 350,000 · 5 or 10 years
From USD 350,000No company to create
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5 years (E28C)
USD 350,000 in bonds, IDX equities, funds, or state deposits
10 years (E28C)
USD 700,000 in the same instruments, or a USD 1,000,000 apartment
Investment deadline
90 days after entry to deploy — maintaining the threshold is mandatory
2026 tally
1,274 visas · USD 2.95B raised · ITAP after 3 years of presence
Falling below the investment threshold revokes the residence — that's the main risk. Opening an account at an Indonesian state bank (Mandiri, BNI, BRI) takes time: start on arrival. A Golden Visa ≠ automatic tax residence.
1 year × 5 renewals → KITAP · MERP included in 2026
Alternative
Second Home Visa (IDR 2B, no age condition, 5 or 10 years)
The licensed agent is not optional: it is the visa's institutional sponsor. Two surprises: the obligation to employ an Indonesian domestic worker (written into the regulations) and possible tax residence from the moment you settle.
This list presents the main residence permits, which cover the vast majority of relocation situations. It is not exhaustive: other specific visas exist for particular situations, available from the country's official authorities.
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Competent authorities
The official bodies for your procedure.
The competent authorities vary depending on your nationality and your project.
Ditjen Imigrasi — Directorate General of Immigration
6 visas and permits are covered for Indonesia, including E33G — Remote Worker KITAS · E23 — Work KITAS · E28A — Investor KITAS (PT PMA). The free assessment identifies the one that fits your situation in 3 minutes.
How long does it take to get a visa for Indonesia?
From 3 weeks to about 3 months depending on the visa. For example, E33G — Remote Worker KITAS: 3 to 6 weeks (a complete file, via an agent).
How much does a visa for Indonesia cost?
Official fees depend on the visa. For example, E33G — Remote Worker KITAS: IDR 7 000 000 (≈ USD 450) + the ITAS/MERP — an agent optional (USD 300-600).
Is the information on Indonesia up to date?
Yes: every sheet cites its official sources (Ditjen Imigrasi — E33G Remote Worker KITAS: introduced April 2024, USD 60,000/yr, an employee outside Indonesia, 1 year renewable ×5 → the KITAP, Ditjen Imigrasi — 2026 enforcement: 62 deportations in one month, social media monitoring, the KITAS as tax residence from settlement, Ditjen Imigrasi / Kemenaker — E23 Work KITAS: a mandatory RPTKA, the DKPTKA at USD 100/month for the employer, a 1-2-year duration, the KITAP after 5 years) and carries a verification date. Last verified: 2026-10-06.
