Indonesia's Remote Worker KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas), classified under visa index E33G, is the country's dedicated digital nomad visa for foreign nationals who work remotely for employers, clients, or businesses located entirely outside Indonesia. Operational since 1 April 2024, it targets remote employees, freelancers, and business owners who earn their income from foreign sources. It is the only Indonesian visa category explicitly designed for remote workers employed by foreign entities, and on the official immigration catalogue it sits within the E33 "Visa Rumah Kedua" (Second Home) family.
The program is administered by the Directorate General of Immigration, now under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Kemenimipas), which operates the e-Visa portal and day-to-day processing. The E33G is issued as a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) that converts into a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) on entry, with a physical KITAS card issued after biometric registration.
Freelancers and independent contractors may provide evidence of engagement with international clients (portfolio, client contracts) in lieu of a traditional employment contract.
The visa is issued for 1 year with multi-entry privileges, allowing unlimited exits and re-entries during its validity. It can be renewed for one additional year, for a maximum total stay of 2 years. Renewal must be initiated from within Indonesia at least 30 days before expiration and requires re-submission of documentation and payment of fees. Since 21 May 2025, all ITAS extensions (including E33G) require in-person attendance at the local immigration office for biometric capture and a short interview before approval. The holder must enter Indonesia within 90 days of e-visa issuance or the visa becomes void. If the KITAS expires while the holder is abroad, it is cancelled and a new visa must be applied for from offshore.
Since December 2025, family members of E33G holders may obtain a Dependent KITAS. Eligible dependants include spouses, children, parents, and siblings, each under a specific dependent visa category. Dependent applications can only be submitted after the main KITAS has been issued and are processed offshore only. The dependent KITAS is valid for up to 1 year, limited by the remaining validity of the main holder's permit. Government fees are approximately IDR 10,200,000 per dependant. Supporting documents such as marriage certificates or birth certificates are required depending on the relationship.
Indonesia does not automatically exempt E33G holders from income tax. Foreign nationals who reside in Indonesia for more than 183 days within a 12-month period become domestic tax subjects and are liable for tax on worldwide income. Tax residents must obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP) and file annual returns with the Directorate General of Taxes.
The application is submitted entirely online through Indonesia's official e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id). The process works as follows:
English-language documents are accepted. Documents in other languages must be translated into Indonesian by a sworn translator. Applications may also be processed through Indonesian embassies/consulates or authorised visa agents.
Holders may only work remotely for entities located outside Indonesia. Working for Indonesian companies, receiving income from Indonesian sources, selling goods or services in Indonesia, or engaging in any for-profit activity with Indonesian individuals or entities is strictly prohibited. In 2026, Indonesian immigration authorities announced intensified monitoring of digital nomads, including field inspections and increased scrutiny of foreign income, and have deported foreign nationals found working on tourist visas or with undeclared income. The E33G does not provide a path to permanent residency or citizenship.