Remote Workers Visa (E33F)
What is the Remote Workers Visa (E33F)?
In recent years, the concept of remote work has gained widespread popularity, allowing individuals to work from anywhere in the world. Indonesia, recognizing the global shift towards remote work, finally introduced the E33F Remote Worker Visa to welcome foreign professionals seeking to work from the enchanting island of Indonesia.
Remote worker visa (E33F) is the closest we get to a digital nomad visa. It has a validity period of a year, allowing foreigners to stay and enjoy the beauty of Indonesia while working remotely in the country.
Based on Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023, the visa is strictly targeted for foreigners with employment at a company based outside Indonesia – meaning, you’re not allowed to work for a local company since it’s going to take a whole new visa, i.e. Working KITAS.
Benefits and Restrictions
The remote worker visa comes with a range of benefits, such as:
- Work from paradise: enjoy the beauty and culture of Indonesia while maintaining your livelihood, working remotely from anywhere in Indonesia.
- Great validity period of a year: longer than your usual single entry visa and cheaper, with no requirement for a sponsor to create one.
- Connect with like-minded professionals and explore potential business collaborations with Bali’s growing community of remote workers.
While the E33F visa opens the door to a plethora of advantages, it’s essential to be aware of certain limitations:
- The visa strictly prohibits engaging in local employment, ensuring that remote workers do not replace local employees.
- There’s a minimum proof of yearly income of at least US$60,000.
Requirements
Prepare these documents to apply for a remote worker visa (E33F) in Indonesia:
- A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Proof of living expenses of at least US$2,000 or equivalent.
- The latest coloured photograph.
- Proof of annual income of at least US$60,000 or equivalent.
- Work contract with a legal entity outside of Indonesia.
Application Process
Kamala Visa Bali provides simplified visa applications, making your remote working journey easier and stress-free. Here are the steps to obtain your remote worker visa:
- Provide all documents required for the remote worker visa application and we will verify them for you.
- The documents will be uploaded to the immigration system. Once it’s approved, you will automatically obtain an e-visa.
- You can now enter Indonesia using an e-visa.
- Upon your arrival in Indonesia, you will need to bring us your passport and show up at the immigration to do a biometric session where they will take your photos and fingerprints.
- If everything goes smoothly, you will get your passport and remote worker visa in 1-2 weeks.
Why apply through Kamala Visa Bali?
Kamala Visa Bali has garnered trust through transparent and reliable services, making the visa application process a positive experience. While the remote worker visa (E33F) is relatively new, we have swiftly adapted to the new regulations, ensuring a successful visa application for you.
You can start your remote working journey with confidence, supported by Kamala Visa Bali.
What other Bali visa services do we offer?
In addition to our service in handling Remote Worker Visa (E33F) applications, Kamala Visa Bali also offers a range of other visa services tailored to our clients’ diverse needs. Our comprehensive suite of Bali visa services includes:
- Single Entry Tourist Visa
- Single Entry Business Visa
- Investor KITAS
- Working KITAS
- Family KITAS
- Second Home Visa
- PT PMA Setup
- Visa Extension.
Get in touch with Kamala Visa Bali today. Our friendly team is ready to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Remote Worker Visa (E33F) is a specialised visa introduced by immigration in 2023 to facilitate foreign professionals working remotely from Indonesia. The visa is a testament to the government’s commitment to attracting skilled individuals and fostering a conducive environment for remote work.
Remote Workers Visa (E33F) allows you to work remotely in the country for a period of one year. We haven’t found any additional information about an extension for the visa, but given the vast number of people interested in it, it is likely that it is extendable for the same length of time as its initial validity period.
Digital Nomad Visa has been a topic of conversation for quite some time. Finally, in August 2023, the government issued the closest thing we can ever hope to a Digital Nomad Visa called the Remote Worker Visa (E33F).
It has a long validity period of a year. We have not yet found any information about an extension, though there’s a high chance that it’s extendable. The purpose of the visa is also very specific, to accommodate remote workers to live and work remotely in the country for a certain period of time.
From Sabang in the far West to Merauke in the far East, you’re eligible to work everywhere in the country. Most remote workers here stay in Bali as it offers a mix of cultural and natural paradise and many great places to work. There are also many remote workers communities in Bali, which can help people connect, share experiences, and build a supportive network.
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of living expenses of at least US$2,000 or equivalent.
- The latest coloured photograph.
- Proof of annual income of at least US$60,000 or equivalent.
- Work contract with a legal entity outside of Indonesia.
Holders of Remote Worker Visa are not required to pay an income tax to the Indonesian government. However, you may be obligated to pay tax in your home country. Apart from the tax, the living cost in Bali is relatively cheap, with food prices going as low as a dollar (USD) and plenty of lodgings close to beautiful beaches and other retreats.
It depends on so many factors. Location independence, visa duration, cultural experience, adventure and exploration, and work-life balance are just a few of the considerations you should make when applying for this visa. But given the anticipation around it, we can assure you that it’s worth your penny. The Single Entry Visa is the closest option accessible right now. It is half the length of the Remote Workers Visa and allows you to live and work remotely in the country.
Work remotely, yes. However, applying to a local company is off-limit for this visa. If you’re keen to find a legal job from a local company, you have to apply for a Working Visa.
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