Living in Indonesia
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Jakarta
Currency
IDR
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Indonesia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Indonesia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| India | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 30 days |
Detailed visa guides for Indonesia
Monthly costs
Bali/Denpasar
Rent (center)
8,000,000 IDR/mo
Groceries
3,000,000 IDR/mo
Transport
500,000 IDR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
12,700,000 IDR/mo
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Work permits
Indonesia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Digital Nomad Visa (B211A / Second Home Visa)
Duration: 6 months (B211A) or 5 years (Second Home Visa)
Remote workers with proof of foreign income and savings
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KITAS (Temporary Stay Permit for Work)
Duration: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
Foreign workers sponsored by an Indonesian company
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Investor KITAS
Duration: 1-2 years, renewable
Foreign investors establishing or investing in Indonesian businesses
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
5% – 35%
Social Security (Employee)
0.03%
Annual thresholds. Bali digital nomad visa popular. Foreign income exempt first 4 years.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Indonesia. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Indonesia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Indonesia and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
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