Most common
KITAS
Limited Stay Permit
The main work route. Sponsored by an Indonesian entity — often a company you set up or one that employs you.
For digital nomads
Work remotely
from Bali,
legally
As of mid-2026 there is no official digital nomad visa for 2027. Remote workers need a KITAS or a suitable business visa — we match you to the right one.
- KITAS sponsorship
- Business & C5 visas
- Extensions handled
- Nomad visa as of mid-2026
- Not live
- Proposed income rule, unconfirmed
- USD 60k
- Required for a work KITAS
- Sponsor
- Typical extension processing
- 3–7 days
Before you work
What a remote worker needs
Immigration now checks how you earn, not just where you stay.
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01
A visa that permits work
Commercial activity while physically in Bali needs a work permit — even for overseas clients.
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02
An Indonesian sponsor
A KITAS is usually sponsored by a local company — your own or an employer.
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03
RPTKA and TELEX visa
The Expatriate Placement Plan and TELEX approval come before you travel.
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04
Biometric registration
Fingerprints and photo at an immigration office shortly after arrival.
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05
Time to apply
Initial applications take longer than extensions — start well before you travel.
Your options
Three routes for remote work
None is branded “digital nomad” yet. Pick by how you earn.
The 2026–2027 shift
Tourist visa work is over
Many remote workers once operated on tourist visas. Immigration now scrutinises this closely, and working without the right visa can mean deportation, fines and a blacklist.
Brand collabs and content for local businesses count as work, including on a business visa.
Questions
Remote worker FAQ
Clear answers from our visa desk. More in the full FAQ.
Read the full FAQDoes Bali offer a special work visa for remote workers in 2027?
Not yet. As of mid-2026 no long-term digital nomad visa has been formally launched. Remote workers need an existing option such as a KITAS or a suitable business visa.
What are the penalties for working on a tourist visa?
Deportation, significant fines and a blacklist from re-entering Indonesia. Enforcement is rising, especially for influencers and content creators doing commercial work.
Is there a minimum income for a Bali digital nomad visa?
Discussions suggest USD 60,000 a year for the proposed five-year tax-free visa. It is still under consideration and does not apply to any existing visa as of mid-2026.
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