Bali
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bali

Moving to Bali
(2026 Guide)

Rice paddies, surf, expat-builder communities.

Visa
Golden Visa (Corporate Investor / Founder)
Income req
Varies
Duration
5 years, renewable
Tax
Standard 183-day residency rule applies
TL;DR

The Golden Visa (Corporate Investor / Founder) gets you 5 years in Bali, renewable. Filing to approval runs about 8 weeks. Standard 183-day residency rule applies. Surf, Yoga, Affordable.

What it's like
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Moving from

United States to Bali: the money facts

Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.

Tax treaty
Yes
Totalization
No
Double-tax risk
Medium
Setup cost
$4,000 to $50,000

How you can legally move to Bali

14 visa routes, live from the Nomad knowledge graph.

Golden Visa (Corporate Investor / Founder)
5 years~8 wks processing$500 fee$10,000 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Standard 183-day residency rule applies. NOT a tax exemption. Indonesian corporate tax (22% flat for 2025) applies separately to the PT PMA on Indonesian-source income. Holder's personal income taxed at progressive 5% to 35% if Indonesian-resident.
Documents: Passport 36mo Validity, Company Establishment Documents PT PMA, Proof Of Corporate Investment Indonesia, CV Resume Executive, Recent Color Photo, Criminal Background Check, +1 more
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Golden Visa (Individual Investor)
5 years~6 wks processing$300 fee$3,500 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Standard 183-day residency rule applies. NOT a tax exemption. Worldwide income taxed at progressive 5% to 35% if resident; otherwise 20% withholding on Indonesian-source only. Interest from Indonesian government bonds typically subject to 10% final tax for residents (special rate).
Documents: Passport 36mo Validity, Proof Of Investment Indonesian Bonds Shares Or Savings, CV Resume, Recent Color Photo, Criminal Background Check, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
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KITAP (Permanent Residence Permit)
5 years~8 wks processing$1,700 fee$3,500 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: KITAP holders are Indonesian tax residents (presence threshold typically exceeded). Worldwide income taxed at progressive 5%-35% per PwC Indonesia.
Documents: Passport 30mo Validity, Predicate KITAS History Documentation, NPWP Indonesian Tax ID, SKLD Police Certificate Indonesia, Statement Of Indonesian Language Proficiency, Recent Color Photo, +1 more
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Second Home Visa (Visa Rumah Kedua)
5 years~6 wks processing$200 fee$1,500 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Holders who exceed 183 days of presence in Indonesia per 12-month period become Indonesian tax residents subject to worldwide income tax at 5% to 35% progressive rates per PwC Indonesia. The Second Home Visa is NOT a tax exemption: this is a widely-spread misconception. Indonesian tax authorities treat SHV holders the same as any other foreign resident under the 183-day rule.
Documents: Passport 36mo Validity, Bank Statement Indonesian State Bank, CV Resume, Recent Color Photo, Sponsor Letter Or Self Sponsor Declaration, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid), +1 more
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Investor KITAS (E28A / E28C)
2 years~6 wks processing$1,500 fee$8,000 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Standard 183-day rule. NOT a tax exemption. PT PMA pays Indonesian corporate income tax at 22% on Indonesian-source profits. Director salary from PT PMA constitutes Indonesian-source income for the holder.
Documents: Passport 18mo Validity, PT PMA Establishment Documents, Share Ownership Certificate, BKPM Investment Approval, CV Resume, Recent Color Photo, +2 more
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E33G Remote Worker Visa
1 year$5,000/mo~3 wks processing$1,700 fee$2,500 all-inRenewableRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Foreign-source income is NOT subject to Indonesian tax for E33G holders during the visa period. This is the visa's distinguishing benefit relative to Second Home Visa and Golden Visa, which do not include this exemption. Caveat: the holder still becomes Indonesian tax resident under the 183-day rule, but the foreign-source income exemption applies to wages and business income earned from sources outside Indonesia. Indonesian-source income (e.g., bank interest, local consulting fees) remains taxable.
Documents: Passport 12mo Validity, Employer Letter Remote Work Foreign, Bank Statements (3 months, certified), Proof Of Annual Income USD 60K, CV Resume, Recent Color Photo, +2 more
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Family KITAS (C317 / E31)
1 year~6 wks processing$1,500 fee$2,500 all-inRenewable
Tax: Family KITAS holder becomes Indonesian tax resident under 183-day rule. Worldwide income taxed at progressive 5%-35% if resident. No employment income from Indonesian sources unless additionally permitted under separate work authorization.
Documents: Passport 18mo Validity, Marriage Certificate Apostilled, Sponsor KITAS Or KITAP Or KTP, Sponsor Bank Statements, Birth Certificate Children Apostilled, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid), +2 more
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Retirement KITAS (C319 / E33F)
1 year$1,500/mo~6 wks processing$1,500 fee$2,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Tax: Standard 183-day residency rule. Worldwide income taxed at progressive 5%-35% for residents. Foreign pensions remain pensions abroad and may be partially covered by US-Indonesia tax treaty (1988) for US citizens.
Documents: Passport 18mo Validity, Proof Of Pension Or Passive Income, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid), Proof Of Accommodation Indonesia, Statement Of Household Staff Employment, Statement Not To Work In Indonesia, +3 more
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Working KITAS (C312 / E23)
1 year~8 wks processing$1,500 fee$3,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Tax: Standard 183-day rule. KITAS holders are Indonesian tax residents and taxed on worldwide income at progressive 5%-35%. Employer withholds PPh21 on salary.
Documents: Passport 18mo Validity, Employer Sponsorship Letter Indonesia, RPTKA Approval, IMTA Notification, Educational Qualifications Apostilled, Professional Experience Letter, +4 more
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Naturalization (Pewarganegaraan)
Varies~52 wks processing$3,500 fee$6,000 all-inRemote work okFamily ok
Tax: Indonesian citizens are Indonesian tax residents by default if domiciled in Indonesia. Worldwide income taxed at progressive 5%-35%. Indonesian citizens who establish tax residence abroad may qualify as non-residents for Indonesian tax purposes per PwC Indonesia.
Documents: Predicate KITAP Or Continuous Residence Documentation, Bahasa Indonesia Language Test Certificate, Pancasila Knowledge Statement Or Test, Renunciation Of Prior Citizenship Declaration, Indonesian Tax Filings Multi Year, SKLD Police Certificate Indonesia, +4 more
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Student Visa (E30 / C316)
1 year~8 wks processing$1,000 fee$1,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Tax: Student presence under 183 days keeps holder non-resident for Indonesian tax. Longer-term students (over 183 days) become Indonesian tax residents; foreign scholarship income may be exempt under specific treaty articles.
Documents: Passport 18mo Validity, Letter Of Acceptance Indonesian Institution, Kemendikti Study Permit Approval, Financial Support Statement, Bank Statements 3mo Student Or Sponsor, Educational Qualifications Apostilled, +4 more
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B211A Single-Entry Visitor Visa
2 months~1 wk processing$150 fee$500 all-inRenewable
Tax: Below 183 days the holder is generally non-resident for Indonesian tax. Crossing 183 days inside a 12-month window (including stacked stays) triggers worldwide-income tax residency per PwC Indonesia.
Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Return Onward Ticket, Bank Statements (3 months, certified), Indonesian Sponsor Letter, Proof Accommodation Indonesia, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Official source
Visa on Arrival (B213 / e-VOA)
1 month$35 fee$70 all-inRenewable
Tax: Below the 183-day threshold so VOA holders generally remain non-resident for Indonesian tax. Indonesia withholds 20% on Indonesian-source income for non-residents under PwC Indonesia tax summary.
Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Return Onward Ticket, Proof Accommodation Indonesia
Official source
B211B Multi-Entry Business Visitor Visa
1 year~2 wks processing$350 fee$700 all-in
Tax: Each entry under 183 days keeps the holder non-resident; cumulative presence across entries exceeding 183 days in a 12-month period triggers Indonesian tax residency per PwC Indonesia.
Documents: Passport 12mo Validity, Bank Statements (3 months, certified), Indonesian Company Sponsor Letter, Letter Of Invitation Indonesia Business, Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
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