The published eligibility test
The current E33G page describes a temporary stay for carrying out tasks assigned by a company established outside Indonesia. Its special requirements are:
- a work agreement with a company established outside Indonesia;
- bank evidence of salary or income of at least USD 60,000 a year.
The page also asks for a passport valid for at least six months, three months of bank statements showing at least USD 2,000 in living funds, a recent photograph, curriculum vitae (CV) and itinerary.
This is why "I work online" is not a complete eligibility answer. The current wording is built around an employment relationship with a foreign company.
Three applicant profiles
| Profile | Reading of the published criteria |
|---|---|
| Employee of a company established outside Indonesia, with a foreign employment agreement and at least USD 60,000 in documented annual income | Aligned with the core published case, subject to the complete file |
| Freelancer, sole trader, founder without an employment agreement, project-based consultant or platform-funded creator | Uncertain. The page asks for an employment agreement with a foreign company, so confirm the evidence before paying |
| Person paid by an Indonesian individual or company, or selling services to Indonesian clients | Not aligned with the official E33G FAQ |
What E33G allows
The official page allows the holder to live in Indonesia while carrying out the overseas company's assignment, enter and leave while the re-entry permission remains valid, travel and visit family or friends.
The current stay is one year. The coded Immigration page says the status may be extended and converted, while the live eVisa selector checked on 13 July 2026 marks this route as not extendable. We publish the conflict and use the stricter reading: plan on one year without assuming an extension. The visa itself must be used within 90 days after issue.
What it does not allow
The official E33G FAQ says the holder may not receive wages, pay or similar compensation from an Indonesian individual or company. It also prohibits selling goods or services.
| Scenario | Conservative reading |
|---|---|
| Employee of a French company, working on that employer's assignments | Fits the published core purpose if the documents and income test are met |
| Paid by an Indonesian company | Excluded by the official FAQ |
| Selling services to Indonesian clients | Not permitted under the strict published reading |
| Foreign employer sends the holder to manage its Indonesian subsidiary | Requires a different analysis because the real work and beneficiary may be Indonesian |
| Operating a Bali villa day to day | Not remote work for a foreign employer |
The coded page contains a narrow exception in its sales wording, while the FAQ is stricter. We use the stricter interpretation: no sale of goods or services in Indonesia and no Indonesian compensation.
Application and official fee
The current page says the applicant creates an account and applies directly through the official electronic visa portal. No sponsor is required. The stated government charge is IDR 7 million for the one-year package, composed of the visa, verification, temporary stay permit (ITAS) and re-entry permission fees.
The page announces five working days after payment. That should be treated as the published processing target, not a guarantee for incomplete, inconsistent or manually reviewed applications.
Immigration status is not tax status
The official E33G immigration materials do not create or describe a tax exemption. They do not answer the holder's personal tax position or the foreign employer's Indonesian tax exposure. Obtain a separate, dated tax review from a qualified adviser before relying on any tax outcome.
Remote work against local operations
A person can work remotely from a Bali villa without operating that villa. The distinction matters.
Working on the overseas employer's files from a rented home is the published core case. Hiring villa staff, selling nights, supervising guests, managing Indonesian suppliers or directing a local accommodation company are different activities. They should not be hidden under the label "remote work".
Before applying
- Identify the legal employer named in the contract.
- Confirm that it is established outside Indonesia.
- Match the annual income evidence to the USD 60,000 requirement.
- Identify every source of Indonesian compensation or local client activity.
- Review tax residence separately.
- Use the official portal and retain the full application record.
What this changes for a property project
E33G can solve a residence question for a qualifying overseas employee. It does not authorize that person to operate a Bali villa or replace the local company, licenses, staff and management needed for an accommodation business.
Scope: This is general information, not legal, immigration, tax or employment advice. Check the official page for your passport and activity before paying or travelling.
Government sources
- 01E33G Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak JauhDirectorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia · E33G · checked on 13 July 2026
- 02Remote Worker Visa General InformationDirectorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia · E33G · checked on 13 July 2026
- 03The Official e-Visa Website for IndonesiaDirectorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia · Application portal · checked on 13 July 2026
Source dates: page updated on . Next source check planned for .
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