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If you've always dreamt of living close to nature, consider applying for Indonesia's Digital Nomad Visa. Although the country labels it differently, the E33G visa permits Indian nationals to live and work in Indonesia for one year. If this sounds appealing, here's what you need to understand about Indonesia's E33G visa. Officially known as the Remote Worker Visa - E33G, Indonesia’s Digital Nomad Visa enables remote workers to reside and work in the country for an entire year. Launched in April 2024, this visa is specifically for remote employees or freelancers who work for companies located outside of Indonesia. You can also renew this visa for an additional year.

Eligibility and Required Documents:

You must be a foreigner working remotely for businesses outside of Indonesia.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have three blank pages.
You need to have a minimum yearly income of USD 60,000 (which is about Rs 52,59,669).
You should have a bank statement showing a balance of at least USD 2,000 (around Rs 1,75,356) for the past three months.
You must provide a return ticket, evidence of where you will stay, and a passport photo.

Application Procedure:

Submit your visa application online through Indonesia's official immigration website.
The visa fee is IDR 7,000,000 (approximately Rs 37,317).
After your application is approved, you have to enter Indonesia within 90 days after getting the approval.
You will need to complete the KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) residence permit process, which includes registration for biometric data.

Important Considerations:

You could face fines or deportation if you:
exceed the allowed duration of stay.
participate in prohibited activities.
fail to follow the visa's requirements.
do not adhere to Indonesian laws.
Individuals holding a Remote Worker Visa are not allowed to receive payment or salaries from any person or business in Indonesia.