Can I Work Remotely in Bali on a Tourist Visa? What's Actually Allowed
Remote workers ask us this every week. Here's the straight answer on tourist visas, the E33G second home visa, and the safest route for digital nomads in Bali.
27 September 2026 Ā· 6 min readCan I work remotely in Bali on a tourist visa?
Tourist visas and the eVOA are for tourism and social visits ā they don't permit employment in Indonesia. If working remotely is the main reason you're in Bali for months at a time, the route designed for that is the E33G Second Home Visa, which is for people with foreign income and can last up to 5 years.
We'd rather give you the straight answer than the comfortable one, because the risk sits with you, not with whoever sold you the visa.
What's the difference between the options?
| Route | How long | Good for |
| eVOA | 30ā60 days | A short trip to see if Bali suits you |
| Tourist Visa C1 | Up to 180 days | Longer holidays and family visits |
| E33G Second Home Visa | Up to 5 years | Remote workers with foreign income |
| Investor KITAS (via PT PMA) | 1ā2 years, renewable | People who also want to run a business in Indonesia |
What does the E33G require?
- ā¢Proof of income or financial assets from outside Indonesia
- ā¢An application made before you arrive
- ā¢A passport with enough validity
It allows remote work for foreign employers or clients. It doesn't allow working for, or earning from, Indonesian companies.
Which should I choose?
- ā¢Testing Bali for a few weeks: eVOA
- ā¢Settling in for the long term with foreign income: E33G
- ā¢Building a business in Indonesia: PT PMA + Investor KITAS
What does it cost?
Our long-stay digital nomad routes start from ā¬832, depending on the visa you choose. The final quote follows a free case review.
Tell us how long you want to stay and where your income comes from, and we'll point you to the right route ā in one message.
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Send your case to Visa Nest. Our team will review your situation and guide you to the correct visa, KITAS, or PT PMA route.
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