Southeast Asia
Nomad Score
8/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,400
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Safety
Safe
Indonesia taxes residents on worldwide income. Non-residents pay 20% flat on Indonesian-source income. New capital gains rules apply from 2025. The B211A visa keeps most nomads as non-tax-residents.
Income Tax
5-35%
Capital Gains
0.1-25%
VAT / Sales Tax
11%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
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30-day visa-free entry for citizens of 16 eligible countries for tourism and short visits.
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30-day tourist visa on arrival or online (e-VOA) for 90+ countries, extendable once to 60 days.
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60-day single-entry tourist visa that can usually be extended in Indonesia up to about 180 days.
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Limited-stay visa for foreigners living in Indonesia while working remotely for employers abroad.
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5-year non-work visa for financially independent foreigners keeping a second home in Indonesia.
$1,400/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Bali has decent private clinics (BIMC, Siloam). For serious issues, medical evacuation to Singapore may be needed. Travel insurance strongly recommended.
Nearly impossible for tourists. KITAS (stay permit) required. Wise and Revolut work well. ATM withdrawal limits are low.
Bali is very safe for tourists. Petty crime is rare. Be cautious with motorbike rentals and ocean currents. Earthquake risk exists.