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🇮🇩 Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa

B211A Digital Nomad Visa: $2,000/mo income, 6 months initial stay, ~2 months processing. Requirements, tax treatment, and 2026 rules.

$2,000/mo
Income req.
6 months
Initial stay
~2 months
Processing
No
Path to PR
183
Days to tax residency

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum income proof required
  • Health insurance required
  • Clean criminal record required
  • Business plan not required
  • Local partner not required
  • Local director not required
  • Physical office not required
  • Job creation not required

Income requirements are for gross income from sources outside Indonesia, proven with bank statements and tax returns. Most programs do not accept income earned from local clients - that requires a standard work permit.

Income threshold and costs

Minimum income$2,000/mo
Minimum investment-
Application fee$150
Typical legal fees$500
Health insurance requiredYes
Clean criminal recordYes
Business plan requiredNo
Local partner requiredNo
Local director requiredNo
Physical office requiredNo

Tax treatment while on the visa

Tax systemWorldwide
Tax residency threshold183 days
Foreign employment income taxedYes
Top personal income tax rate35%
CFC rulesNo
Economic substance requiredNo

A digital nomad visa does not by itself change your tax residency. Your tax residency is determined by days present and other ties under Indonesia's rules. Use the tax residency calculator to check where you cross the threshold.

Duration, renewal, and presence

Initial stay6 months
RenewableYes
Max renewals1
Min days in country / year-
Days before tax residency183 days
Presence trackingStandard

Permanent establishment risk: LOW - Indonesia does not aggressively pursue PE issues for remote workers of foreign companies working from Bali.. Running an active business with local clients or employees from Indonesia can create a taxable presence even on a nomad visa.

Path to permanent residency and citizenship

Path to PRNo
PR after-
Path to citizenshipNo
Citizenship after-
Spouse includedYes
Spouse work rightsNo
Work rightsremote only
Can operate a businessNo

Watch-outs and recent changes

Recent policy changeBali Special Economic Zone proposed for digital nomads in 2023, ongoing discussion.
Watch outMust work for foreign employer/clients only. Cannot work for Indonesian companies or operate a local business. Only 6 months initial duration.

Primary digital nomad option for Bali. Many nomads combine with tourist visa runs or use Second Home Visa for longer stays.

How Indonesia compares to other DNVs

Side-by-side against other popular digital nomad visa programs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Indonesia digital nomad visa?

The B211A Digital Nomad Visa requires at least $2,000/mo in gross income from sources outside Indonesia, proven with bank statements and tax returns.

Do I pay tax in Indonesia on foreign income while on the DNV?

Yes. Indonesia taxes foreign employment income even on the digital nomad visa - factor this into your take-home.

How long is the Indonesia DNV valid?

The initial stay is 6 months, renewable up to 1 times. Processing typically takes ~2 months.

Can the Indonesia DNV lead to permanent residency?

No. The B211A Digital Nomad Visa is a temporary stay permit and does not directly lead to permanent residency in Indonesia.

Can I bring my family on the Indonesia digital nomad visa?

Yes. A spouse can be included (without independent work rights). Dependents are typically covered under the same permit - check the dependent requirements for your situation.

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