The E33G is the Indonesian visa class for foreign nationals working remotely for non-Indonesian employers. Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi classifies it as Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak Jauh — Second Home Visa for Remote Workers. It is part of the long-term E33 series of visas issued under Indonesia’s reformed immigration framework.

This page summarises what is publicly confirmed by the Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi visa register and the UK government’s Indonesia entry requirements advisory. Specific eligibility details (income threshold, duration, fee) are subject to ministerial regulation and may be revised; before applying, confirm current rules through the official application portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or via the Indonesian embassy in your country.

For the broader visa map (VOA, B211A, KITAS, KITAP), see the Visa Guide.

What the E33G is

The E33G is officially registered by Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi RI as the visa for remote workers (pekerja jarak jauh). It sits within the E33 “second home” series — a long-stay class introduced to allow specific categories of foreign nationals to reside in Indonesia for extended periods.

The visa is intended for foreign nationals whose employer is not based in Indonesia and who do not work for an Indonesian client or earn Indonesian-source income. The standard immigration rule applies: the visa class must match the activity. Working — remote or otherwise — under a tourist permit such as the VOA is not allowed under Indonesian law and can result in prosecution, detention and deportation.

Why the E33G matters for Rote travellers

Travellers who plan to stay on Rote for more than 60 days — or who intend to work remotely while there — cannot rely on the VOA. The VOA is a tourist permit capped at 60 days total (30 + one 30-day extension), and the UK government advisory explicitly states it is “not suitable for all business activities or for volunteering”.

The E33G is the lawful long-stay path for this use case. Other options for non-tourists include:

The E33G is specifically the remote-worker class — designed for someone who lives in Indonesia but earns abroad.

What the official register confirms

What is publicly confirmed in the Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi visa register[^1]:

What requires verification before applying

The following details depend on the current ministerial regulation and should be verified through the official portal or an Indonesian consulate before applying:

Public information about the E33G has changed multiple times since the visa class was introduced. The safest reference is always the current page on evisa.imigrasi.go.id at the time of application.

Applying from a Rote-based itinerary

The E33G application is processed online through the Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi portal. Travellers planning to apply from a Rote base should expect the standard foreign-national procedure: submit application, await approval, enter Indonesia (or convert from existing VOA/B211A status if permitted by the current rules at time of application).

Because the E33G is a long-stay class, the application typically requires more documentation than the VOA. Any travel route that funnels through Kupang El Tari (KOE) is compatible with E33G entry, provided the applicant has the approved permit before arrival.

Reference

For applicants:

For broader context and comparison of visa classes for Rote-bound travellers, see the Visa Guide and the Visa on Arrival pillar.