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Remote Worker KITAS E33G
Life in Bali with no visa runs or extensions — for those working remotely for a foreign company.
Validity12 months
EntriesUnlimited
Processing7–9 working days
PriceIDR 12,000,000
What E33G gives you
- ✓Live in Indonesia for up to 12 months
- ✓Free entry and exit throughout the year of your status
- ✓Family KITAS for spouse (E31B) and children (E31E) — IDR 11,000,000
- ✓A local bank account
- ✓Schengen, Japanese and other visas — right from Indonesia
- ✓A fresh year of the status — the same IDR 12,000,000 turnkey
Good to know
- ✕You may only work for a foreign company
- ✕Income from Indonesian sources is not allowed
- ✕No trading or providing services inside the country
- ✕You must enter Indonesia within 90 days of the visa being issued, or apply again
Documents: three files from you
- ✓Passport photo page (valid for at least 6 months)
- ✓A selfie on a light or red background
- ✓Your address in Indonesia — plain text is enough
Immigration additionally requires an employment contract with a company registered outside Indonesia and proof of income of at least USD 60,000 per year, plus a three-month bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 remaining. Preparing those correctly is our part of the job: we will tell you what the contract must state and which statement works. Message our consultant and we will explain it for your case.
Two ways to apply
OPTION 1Offshore KITAS
If you are outside Indonesia. Takes 7–9 working days; the default route when applying from abroad.
OPTION 2Onshore KITAS
Already in Bali — switch from your current visa without leaving the country. At least 30 days must remain on your current visa.
Useful reads
ResidenceThe E33G KITAS: full guideA year in Bali without visa runs: benefits, limits and what you actually need to apply.Remote WorkRemote work in Bali: the legal setupWhat is allowed, what immigration counts as work, and which status you need.StrategyVisa runs: how to live without themWhy the run cycle gets expensive and the status ladder that gets you out.
Nothing slips through
Automated deadline control. Every client visa lives in our CRM: the system tracks the dates and we remind you about renewals ahead of time — you won’t miss a thing.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I qualify as a freelancer?
The core E33G scenario is a contract with a foreign company. Freelance cases are assessed individually — much depends on income structure and paperwork. Message us and we’ll give you an honest read.
Can I take projects from Indonesian clients?
No — income from Indonesian sources is prohibited under this status. Foreign employers and clients only.
What about my family?
A spouse is covered by code E31B and children under 18 by code E31E — dependent permits attached to yours, so they live with you legally and the kids attend school. IDR 11,000,000. They are filed once your own E33G has been issued and run until your status expires.
Why E33G over a C1 tourist visa?
It is resident status: no exits every six months, with a bank account, a licence and in-country renewal. Crucially, remote work from Indonesia is legal on it — on a tourist visa it sits in a grey zone.
What income is required for the E33G?
The threshold is USD 60,000 a year from foreign sources: salary, contracts or freelance payments from outside Indonesia.
Can I apply while already in Bali?
Yes, via the onshore route — switching from your current visa without flying out. From a C1 the conversion is direct; from an e-VOA it runs through an intermediate Bridging Visa; from visa-free entry it is not possible. At least 30 days must remain on your current visa.
What if I start working with Indonesian clients?
That breaches the status terms: risk of KITAS revocation and deportation. For local income you need a work KITAS or your own PT PMA with an investor KITAS.
How the process works: four steps
- ✓Message us — send three files: passport photo page, a selfie, and your Bali address as plain text. We will then tell you what your employment contract and income proof must show
- ✓We check eligibility — employer or clients abroad, income from USD 60,000 a year, passport valid 6+ months
- ✓We file the application — the offshore route takes 7–9 working days; onshore (you are already in Bali) means switching from your current visa without flying out
- ✓You receive the e-KITAS — and live for a year with no 60-day extensions and no visa runs
E33G or another status: how to choose
Every residence status solves the same problem — living in Indonesia legally. What differs is the basis: where your money comes from.
| Status | Basis | Term | Threshold | Turnkey price | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33G remote worker | foreign employer | 1 year | USD 60,000 / year | 12,000,000 | not needed |
| E28A investor | stake in your company | 1–2 years | IDR 10bn | on request | required |
| E23 work | hired by a local company | up to 2 years | job offer | on request | employer |
| E33 Second Home | capital | 5 years | USD 130,000 | on request | not needed |
| E33E Silver Hair | age 55+ and income | 5 years | USD 50,000 | on request | not needed |
| E33F retirement | age 55+ and income | 1 year | USD 3,000 / month | on request | required |
What sets the E33G apart: the money arrives from abroad and no sponsor is needed. Income from Indonesian sources is prohibited on it — earning locally requires the E23 work permit or the E28A investor route.
Who it fits — and who it does not
The E33G is built for two scenarios: you are employed by a foreign company, or you freelance for clients whose payments come from outside Indonesia. The key threshold is income from USD 60,000 a year. The status does not fit if your money comes from Indonesia: working for a local company, trading, services or renting out property inside the country are prohibited — immigration reads this broadly, down to Instagram promotions (see our legal remote-work guide). For local income there are other routes: a work KITAS from an employer or an investor KITAS via your own company. Not sure which status is yours — start with the visa selection guide.
What happens after 12 months
The E33G is extended for a further year, and you do not leave the country to do it. With us the extension costs IDR 12,000,000 turnkey — the same as issuing it in the first place. Spouses and children stay on their family KITAS tied to your status.
How the timing works: you apply while you are in Indonesia, and the filing window is the last 30 days of your permit: no earlier than 30 days before it expires and no later than the day it does. In our experience the procedure takes 3–4 weeks, and you should not plan a trip out during that time. While the application is under review you remain in the country legally on the strength of it. If your KITAS expires while you are abroad, it stops working — you cannot return on it and will have to apply for a new visa from outside the country. It will still need closing through the ERP procedure: in the immigration database it stays open and blocks new applications. That is exactly why we track every deadline in our CRM.
If you no longer need the status — you are leaving for good or moving to a different KITAS — it has to be closed officially: simply flying out is not enough. We covered how in our guide to EPO and ERP; closing costs IDR 1,500,000 with us.
Switching to the E33G from a visit visa is a separate route. You do not need to leave Bali, but the path depends on the document you currently hold. From a C1 visa the conversion is direct. From an e-VOA there is no direct conversion: it goes through an intermediate Bridging Visa, which is a separate procedure. From visa-free entry you cannot switch at all. In both available cases at least 30 days must remain on your current visa. Conversion costs IDR 16,000,000 turnkey.