🇮🇩 Indonesia
Tropical living in Bali and beyond with new digital nomad options
Visa Options
- B211A Remote Worker Visa (6 months (renewable)) — Proof of remote employment, $2,000/mo income
- Second Home Visa (D2H) (5–10 years) — $130k+ in Indonesian bank or property
- Investor KITAS (1–2 years) — IDR 1.1B+ investment ($70k+)
- KITAS (Work Permit) (1 year (renewable)) — Indonesian employer sponsor
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 5% – 35% (progressive)
- Non-Resident Tax: 20% flat on Indonesian-source income
- Corporate Tax: 22%
- VAT: 11%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, Bali typical): $1,200 – $2,000/mo
- 1BR (Canggu / Seminyak): $900 – $1,600/mo
- 1BR (Ubud / Sanur): $600 – $1,000/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Jakarta): $400 – $800/mo
- Groceries: $100 – $220/mo
- Utilities: $40 – $90/mo
- Dining out (local warung): $1.50 – $6/meal
- Scooter rental: $50 – $80/mo
Relocation Checklist
- Choose visa type based on budget and duration
- Apply through Indonesian Embassy or authorized visa agent
- Get ITAS/ITAP (stay permit) stamped at immigration upon arrival
- Register with local RT/RW (neighborhood association)
- Open Indonesian bank account (requires KITAS for most banks)
- Get health insurance (BPJS for residents or international)
- Get Indonesian SIM card and phone number
- Arrange transportation (scooter rental is common in Bali)