Indonesia's E-Series Visas in 2026: Investor, Work or Remote — Which One Actually Fits You
The 2026 visa map in one pass
Since 2024 Indonesia's stay permits have run on the E-series system, and most Bali confusion comes from forcing the wrong visa to fit. The broad map — codes, thresholds and requirements shift, so confirm current rules before applying:
- E28A Investor — for genuine shareholders, tied to a real shareholding in a real company (a minimum personal shareholding of Rp10 billion under current rules). Not a shortcut for people who just want to stay.
- E23 Work — employment-based; the company sponsors, with the RPTKA process and the monthly DKP-TKA levy (USD 100/month). The employer's compliance burden is real and audited.
- E33G Remote worker — for income earned OUTSIDE Indonesia. Working for Indonesian clients on it is the classic misuse that ends badly.
- E28C Golden and E33 Second Home — capital-based long stays for those who qualify.
The trap pattern
An agent picks whatever issues fastest, and the visa doesn't match reality — wrong sponsor, wrong activity, wrong income source. Enforcement in Bali has been active; thousands of foreigners have been deported since 2025, many holding visas that never matched what they did.
Agent work vs lawyer work
Routine applications are agent work and we'll happily point you to good ones. Where a lawyer earns their fee: refusals, status mismatches you need to fix without leaving, employer compliance (RPTKA/DKP-TKA), and anything already involving immigration enforcement. Twenty minutes tells you which case you are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the E28A investor visa?
A long-stay permit for genuine shareholders in an Indonesian company, with a substantial minimum shareholding under current rules. It follows real investment — it doesn't substitute for it.
Can I work for Indonesian clients on the E33G remote-worker visa?
No — E33G covers work for income earned outside Indonesia. Serving Indonesian clients on it is a status violation with real enforcement consequences.
What does an employer need to hire a foreigner in Indonesia?
Sponsorship through the RPTKA plan, the work-permit process for an E23, and the DKP-TKA levy of USD 100 per month per foreign worker — plus ongoing compliance the authorities audit.
Not sure where you stand? A short, confidential first conversation — bring the documents and I will tell you honestly what I see.
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