Indonesia Tax Guide 2026

Second Home Visa
& Remote Worker KITAS

A 10-year wealth-based residency, a genuine remote-worker permit, and a short-term fallback. Here's how Indonesia's long-stay options compare, and why the choice is immigration, not tax.

Second Home Visa and Remote Worker KITAS lifestyle in Indonesia
📅 Last Updated: July 15, 2026 | ⏱️ 10 min read

Two Distinct Long-Stay Routes

Indonesia has no visa officially branded "digital nomad visa," but two real programs serve similar and adjacent purposes: the Second Home Visa (a 10-year, wealth-based long-stay residency) and the Remote Worker Visa, known as E33G, a limited-stay permit (KITAS/ITAS) specifically for remote professionals. Understanding which fits your situation, and what each does and doesn't require, matters before committing to either.

Second Home Visa and Remote Worker KITAS documentation for Americans

The Second Home Visa

Duration: Up to 10 years, a genuine long-term residency option comparable to Malaysia's MM2H or the Philippines' SRRV in ambition, though structured differently.

Financial requirements: A fixed deposit in an Indonesian bank or a real estate purchase, both around a $130,000 minimum, plus proof of roughly $60,000 in annual income sourced entirely from outside Indonesia.

Restrictions: Local employment and earning Indonesian-sourced income are prohibited, this is a wealth-and-passive-income based residency, not a work visa.

The Remote Worker Visa (E33G)

Duration: Typically up to 1 year initially, with renewal possible depending on circumstances, shorter than the Second Home Visa but with a much lower entry barrier.

Eligibility: Designed for remote professionals working for companies or clients based outside Indonesia. It's issued as a limited-stay permit (KITAS/ITAS), classifying holders as temporary residents rather than tourists.

Restrictions: Cannot work for Indonesian companies or clients, or earn Indonesian-sourced income, mirroring the Second Home Visa's foreign-income-only requirement but built specifically around active remote work rather than passive wealth.

US expat weighing Second Home Visa versus Remote Worker KITAS options

Expert Guidance

When to Consult a Specialist

  • Choosing Between Routes:Weighing the Second Home Visa's wealth requirements against the Remote Worker Visa's lower barrier.
  • Meeting the Financial Thresholds:Structuring the $130,000 deposit or property purchase, or the $60,000 income proof, correctly.
  • Testing the Waters on a B211A:Understanding why this shorter visa doesn't support a Bona Fide Residence Test claim.
  • Confirming Foreign-Sourced Income:Making sure your remote income structure doesn't inadvertently look Indonesian-sourced.
  • Transitioning Between Visas:Moving from a B211A or E33G into the longer Second Home Visa without a residency gap.
B211A social cultural visa alternative for shorter stays

The Shorter-Term Fallback: B211A

For those not ready to commit to either long-term option, the B211A Social/Cultural Visa offers 60 days, extendable to 180 days, for roughly $300 total, a popular choice for remote workers testing out Indonesia before committing to E33G or the Second Home Visa. It doesn't offer the same residency stability, useful for FEIE's Bona Fide Residence Test, that either of the longer programs can.

Tax Treatment: Consistent Regardless of Visa

Whichever visa route you choose, your Indonesian tax residency depends on the 183-day presence test, not your visa category directly, and your US filing obligation (Form 1040, FEIE, FBAR, FATCA) is entirely unaffected by which Indonesian visa you hold. The choice between Second Home Visa, E33G, and B211A is fundamentally an immigration and lifestyle decision, not a tax optimization one.

Worked Example: A Remote Consultant Choosing Between Options

An American consultant earning $75,000 remotely for US clients starts on a B211A visa to test out living in Bali, then transitions to an E33G Remote Worker Visa for a more stable one-year stay once she decides to commit. Her US tax position, FEIE claim once she satisfies the Physical Presence Test, standard FBAR/FATCA obligations, is identical regardless of which visa she holds; the switch from B211A to E33G is purely about Indonesian immigration stability and legal clarity around her remote-work status.

FAQ: Second Home Visa & Remote Worker KITAS

Which visa is better for a remote worker, Second Home or E33G?

Depends on your financial position and time horizon, the Second Home Visa suits those with significant assets wanting a 10-year commitment, while E33G suits active remote workers on a lower budget and shorter horizon.

Can I work for an Indonesian company on either visa?

No, both explicitly prohibit local employment or Indonesian-sourced income.

Does starting on a B211A hurt my eventual Bona Fide Residence claim?

Not necessarily, but a more stable visa (E33G or Second Home) generally supports a cleaner claim than a series of short B211A extensions.

See also FEIE for Indonesia Expats and Retiring in Indonesia.

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Second Home Visa & Remote Worker KITAS

Indonesia's 10-year long-stay visa and the E33G remote worker permit compared.

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