Work KITAS
The main permit for expatriates employed by Indonesian companies, sponsored by the employer.
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Sponsorship · Immigration services
Bali Work Visa
Sponsorship & Immigration
Legal work in Bali starts with the right sponsor and permit. We assist expatriates, remote workers and influencers with every step, including the KITAS.
- Visa category matched
- Sponsor arranged
- Extensions & compliance
Why sponsorship matters
The grey area is closing
Working on a tourist visa, once a grey area for influencers and digital nomads, now faces stricter enforcement. Immigration actively monitors activity that breaks visa terms.
We keep track of every regulatory change, so your application follows the latest government directives.
Visa categories
Four routes to work in Bali
Choosing the right category is the first step to approval.
Our process
Six steps to sponsored status
Clear guidance from first call to issued permit.
Trends to watch
What 2027 may change
Digital nomad visa
Proposed, not yet launched
In 2026 the 5-year tax-free visa is in early stages. A 2027 launch and a minimum income of around USD 60,000 are anticipated, not confirmed.
KITAS vs nomad visa
Influencers
Stricter rules for creators
Enforcement against working on tourist visas has increased. Clearer guidelines may follow, possibly pointing brand collaborations to the C5 journalist visa.
Remote worker visas
Processing times
Plan ahead for approvals
KITAS processing often takes 1–3 months. Streamlining is under way, though some extensions may still take 3 to 7 days.
Express processingIs there a minimum income for a Bali work visa?
For the proposed digital nomad visa, about USD 60,000 a year has been discussed but not finalised. For an employer-sponsored KITAS, pay follows the sponsor, the role and Indonesian labour law.
How long does a work KITAS take?
Typically 1 to 3 months from submission of complete documents, including approvals, biometrics and issuance. Apply well before your intended start date.
Can I work in Bali on a tourist visa?
No. Paid or unpaid work — including brand collaborations — on a tourist visa breaks immigration law and can lead to fines, deportation and a re-entry ban.
Work visa & KITAS
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