Reviewed 2026-11-01. General independent information; check current official immigration, financial and medical guidance before acting.
Expert take — Cost of Asia editorial team Indonesia's official immigration page sets the minimum age for the 5-year retiree visa (E33E) at 55, not 60. It also requires you to place at least USD 50,000 in a state-owned bank within 90 days of arriving and keep it there while the permit is valid. Many guides still quote 60 or leave out the deposit. Arrange the transfer before you fly so you don't miss the deadline.
This page is for people who want to live in Bali for six months or more. Indonesia has no Bali-specific visa, so you choose from national stay permits (KITAS).
The trade-off is money locked up against time allowed. The remote worker permit needs income but no deposit, and lasts one year. The retiree and Second Home routes run for years, but need large sums in Indonesian state banks. Indonesia also taxes residents on worldwide income.
At a glance
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Remote workers | E33G remote worker KITAS | No deposit, but USD 60,000 a year in foreign income |
| Retirees staying for years | E33E 5-year retiree visa | Age 55+, up to 10 years in total, work allowed if reported |
| Retirees testing a first year | E33F 1-year retirement KITAS | Age 55+, shorter commitment |
| Wealthy movers of any age | Second Home visa | No age limit, up to 5 years, family can join |
| Scouting trips | Visa on Arrival / e-VOA | 30 days plus one 30-day extension |
How we chose
- Length of stay, and whether the permit extends
- Money tests: income, balances and locked deposits
- Work and income rules, including Indonesian clients
- Fees and family options, where published
Checked on 1 November 2026.
1. E33G remote worker KITAS: best for remote workers
According to Emerhub, the E33G needs USD 60,000 a year in income from outside Indonesia, plus a bank balance of at least USD 2,000 over the past three months. It lasts one year and cannot be extended. You reapply or switch to a different permit.
You can't take a job with an Indonesian company or sell services locally, even to one client. Emerhub also warns that holding a KITAS can make you a tax resident whatever your day count, so you may need an NPWP tax number and an annual return. Raise this with a qualified adviser.
2. E33E 5-year retiree visa: best for retirees staying for years
The official immigration page lists:
- Age 55 or older
- A three-month bank statement showing at least USD 2,000
- Proof of income of at least USD 3,000 a month
- A commitment to deposit at least USD 50,000 in your own account at a state-owned bank within 90 days of entry, kept for the life of the permit
No sponsor is needed. The government fee is IDR 13,000,000 for up to five years, broken down as IDR 500,000 for the visa, IDR 2,000,000 for verification, IDR 7,000,000 for the stay permit and IDR 3,500,000 for re-entry. It isn't refunded if you are rejected. Stay permits run for 5 or 10 years from entry, with a maximum of 10 years. Work is allowed if you report it to the office that issued your permit.
3. E33F 1-year retirement KITAS: best for a first year
XPND's reading of the 2025 decree puts the minimum age at 55 for both the E33F and the E33E. The E33F gives one year, and family members can join. The decree does not set financial thresholds, so they depend on policy and office practice. Ask your agent for the current deposit or pension figure in writing.
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4. Second Home visa: best for wealthy movers of any age
Emerhub lists the requirement as USD 130,000 in your name at an Indonesian state bank, such as Mandiri, BNI, BRI or BTN. The alternative is a property worth at least USD 1 million held under Hak Pakai title. The visa lasts up to five years and can be extended, and there is no age limit. A spouse, children and parents can get dependent permits with no separate financial test.
Remote work for a foreign employer is allowed, but local work isn't. After three years you can apply for a KITAP permanent stay permit, says Emerhub.
5. Visa on Arrival / e-VOA: best for scouting trips
Stamped Nomad reports that the official fee is Rp500,000 for 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. A proposed rise to Rp750,000 online and Rp1 million on arrival had no regulation behind it as of September 2026. Use the VoA to test Canggu or Ubud before applying for a KITAS.
What to check before you decide
- Your age on the application date. Both retiree permits require 55+ (official E33E page and the 2025 decree).
- Where the deposit must be held. Retiree and Second Home deposits go into Indonesian state banks, not foreign accounts.
- Indonesian income. The E33G and the Second Home visa both bar local earnings.
- Tax residency. Ask a qualified adviser whether your KITAS makes you tax resident and how foreign income is treated.
- Insurance and housing proof. Immigration offices often ask for both even when the rules don't list them, says XPND.
FAQ
What is the minimum age for a Bali retirement visa?
55, according to the official E33E page and XPND's reading of the 2025 decree for the E33F. Guides that say 60 don't match the official page.
Can I work on a Bali remote worker visa?
Only for employers or clients outside Indonesia. Emerhub states that any payment from an Indonesian source falls outside the E33G.
Can my spouse join me?
Yes. Emerhub says spouses of foreign KITAS or KITAP holders can get an E31 spouse permit matching the main holder's validity, and Second Home holders can sponsor spouse, children and parents.
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