Bali Visas for Families in 2026: The One-Year Visa We'd Choose (and What Tourist Visas Don't Cover)

🌴 Why We’d Choose the One-Year Visa

I’ll be upfront: we haven’t been to Bali yet. It’s still on our list (we chose Chiang Mai over Bali this time), and we’ve researched it closely enough to know which visa we’d pick.

For us, it’s the one-year Remote Worker Visa (E33G). We work online, and we don’t want to spend our time in Bali wondering whether we’re breaking the rules.

We’d base ourselves in Ubud. Louie is nine and loves learning outdoors, and we looked into the Wood School near Ubud for him. You can read more in our guide to schools and childcare in Bali. So the school would decide the area, and the area would decide how long we’d stay. A few weeks on a tourist visa wouldn’t be enough.

Friends of ours chose the one-year visa too, then stayed six months. (Their Bali sabbatical also meant sorting out Dutch school rules, which we cover in our unschooling guide.) Paying for a year you won’t fully use can feel like a waste. But tourist visas stop at 180 days and don’t cover remote work, so for working parents the maths looks different.

This guide covers what we found on official Indonesian sources, including the parts that still aren’t clear. 🌴

The Short Answer

• Holiday or scouting trip, up to 60 days: Visa on Arrival.
• Longer stay without working, up to 180 days: C1 tourist visit visa.
• Working remotely for up to a year: E33G Remote Worker Visa, if you earn at least US$60,000 a year under an employment contract with a company outside Indonesia.
• Long-term stay with significant savings: Second Home Visa.
• Everyone needs their own visa, babies included, and everyone pays the Bali tourist levy.
• Kids on the E33G: not confirmed on an official source yet, so get it in writing before you book.

📋 Bali Visa Options at a Glance

Bali follows Indonesia’s national visa rules. Here’s how the four options families ask about most compare, checked on official Indonesian immigration sources on 28-09-2026.

Euro amounts use about Rp 20,400 to the euro (checked 27-09-2026). Income and savings rules are set in US dollars, so the euro equivalent moves with the exchange rate.

✈️ Visa on Arrival: For Holidays and Scouting Trips

Stay: 30 days, extendable once, to a maximum of 60 days.
Cost: Rp 500,000 per person (about €25), children included.
Who can get it: citizens of countries on Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival list, which includes Australia and the Netherlands. Check your passport on the official list before you fly.
How to apply: online before you travel as an e-VoA on the official eVisa site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), or at the airport on arrival.

Good to Know

• It doesn’t allow remote work. It’s a tourist visa, and holders can’t sell goods or services or be paid by anyone in Indonesia.
• Extend before day 30. An e-VoA can be extended online. A paper VoA from the airport is extended at an immigration office.
• Don’t overstay. Fines apply, and an overstay can cause problems on future visits.
• It’s a good way to test Bali before committing to a longer visa. Our honest list of Bali downsides is worth reading before that first trip.

🗓️ C1 Visit Visa: For Longer Stays Without Work

You’ll still see this called the B211A on older websites. Indonesia now lists the tourist visit visa under index C1.

Stay: 60 days on first entry, extendable to a total of 180 days.
Cost: Rp 1,500,000 in 2024 (about €75), plus fees for each extension. Check current details before you apply.
How to apply: online before you travel, with an account on the official eVisa site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
Documents: expect a passport with at least six months’ validity, a recent photo and proof of funds. Check the current list on the official site, as it changes.

Who the C1 Suits

Families who want a few months in Bali without working. That could be a long family break, a trial term at a school, or a slow look at different areas before choosing a base.

Good to Know

• It doesn’t allow remote work. Older articles, including an earlier version of this page, said it did. If you’re working online, look at the E33G instead.
• Leaving usually ends your stay. Check the entry rules on your visa before planning a trip out of Indonesia.
• Apply for each extension before your current stay ends. You may need to visit an immigration office for photos and fingerprints.
• Every family member needs their own visa, including babies.

💻 E33G Remote Worker Visa: The One-Year Option

Indonesia introduced the E33G in 2024, and it’s the country’s first visa written for remote work. Our guide to how nomad visas have evolved shows how it fits into the wider picture.

Stay: up to 1 year, as widely reported. We couldn’t read the official immigration page directly to confirm this, and sources disagree on renewal: some say the stay permit can be extended online, others say you have to apply for a new E33G. Plan as if a second year means a new application.
Cost: check the government fee on the official eVisa site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) when you apply. Agents add their own fees on top.
Entry window: you must enter Indonesia within 90 days of the visa being issued.
Sponsor: none needed.

Official Requirements (Checked 28-09-2026)

• A passport valid for at least six months
• An employment contract with a company established outside Indonesia
• Bank proof of salary or income of at least US$60,000 a year
• A personal bank statement showing at least US$2,000 over the last three months
• A recent colour photo, a CV and a travel itinerary

Why It Works for Families

• Remote work is the point of it, as long as your employer or income is outside Indonesia.
• Up to a year means real routines. Time to settle into an area, try a school and build friendships, without a visa deadline every few weeks.
• You can reportedly travel in and out while your stay permit and re-entry permit are valid.

Things to Weigh Up

• The income bar is high. US$60,000 a year is well above many families’ remote income.
• Freelancers are a grey area. The official wording says employment contract. If you freelance, compare Thailand’s DTV in our Thailand visa guide, which has a lower bar.
• No Indonesian clients or employers. Even one local client breaks the rules.
• How children join isn’t confirmed officially. More on this in the families section below.

Our take: this is the visa we’d choose for a year in Ubud. It costs more effort upfront, but it’s the only option that lets working parents stay long term without looking over their shoulders.

🏡 Second Home Visa: Long Stays for Families With Savings

Stay: up to 5 years, according to the current official Second Home (E33) page.
Financial requirement: a commitment to either keep at least US$130,000 in your own name at a state-owned Indonesian bank, or buy an apartment in Indonesia worth at least US$1,000,000. You need to show proof within 90 days of arriving.
Fee: Rp 13,000,000 for a stay of up to 5 years (about €640).
How to apply: online on the official eVisa site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), with no sponsor needed.

What It Means for Families

• Family can follow the main applicant. Reports say family members don’t need to show their own proof of funds, but we couldn’t confirm this on an official source. Check the current process for children before applying.
• The money is tied up. US$130,000 in a local bank is out of reach for most young families, and it has to stay there.
• It isn’t a work visa. Working outside what your permit allows is prohibited, so check the rules before working remotely on it.
• Older articles mention a 10-year option. That now sits under different visa categories with different conditions.

Honestly, this suits a small number of families: those with savings to park and a clear plan to stay for years.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visas for Kids: What Families Need to Know

Every child needs their own visa. For a family of four on the Visa on Arrival, that’s about €100 in visa fees, plus about €30 for the tourist levy.

Pay the Bali tourist levy. Bali charges foreign visitors Rp 150,000 each (about €7), children included. It’s separate from your visa. Pay only on the official Love Bali site (lovebali.baliprov.go.id).

Check passport dates first. Child passports only last five years, for both our Australian and Dutch passports. The E33G asks for at least six months’ validity, and a longer stay needs more.

Dependants on the E33G are the grey area. This is the part we’d want confirmed in writing before booking anything. Private visa sources say family members apply for separate dependant permits, but we couldn’t find this on an official Indonesian page. Check current details with Indonesian immigration before you commit.

School changes things. If your child will attend a formal school, ask the school which visa they need before you apply. Our international schooling guide covers what to ask.

Homeschooling rules depend on where you’re resident, not just where you’re staying. Our worldschooling legal guide explains how that works, and homeschooling while travelling shows what our days look like.

What to Prepare Before You Apply

• Passports for everyone, with enough validity left for your whole stay
• Recent photos of each family member
• Bank statements for the last three months
• Your employment contract and income proof (for the E33G)
• Birth certificates for the kids, to prove the family link for any dependant application
• Health insurance covering everyone. Our health insurance guide for nomad families compares the options.
• Onward or return flights, which are often asked for on visitor visas

For other countries, see our visa options for digital nomad families.

💻 Can You Work Remotely on a Bali Visa?

Only the E33G is designed for it. Visitor visas are for tourism, and Visa on Arrival holders can’t sell goods or services or be paid by anyone in Indonesia.

This isn’t a technicality. Working outside what your visa allows can have serious consequences, so don’t risk it on a tourist visa. Our guide to working remotely in Bali covers the practical side.

Tax is a separate question. We haven’t checked Indonesia’s tax residence rules against official sources yet, and they can depend on more than the number of days you spend there. Get tax advice for your situation. Our guide to becoming a digital nomad family covers how we think about income.

🛡️ How to Apply Without Getting Scammed

• Visas: apply only on the official eVisa site (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
• The tourist levy: pay only on the official Love Bali site (lovebali.baliprov.go.id). Copycat sites charge more.
• Agents are optional. If you use one, choose a licensed agent and check every fee against the official price.
• Time it carefully. The E33G has to be used within 90 days of issue, so don’t apply too early.
• Ask other families. Recent experience beats old blog posts. Our guide to community in Bali lists where to start.

❓ Bali Visa FAQs for Families

Does Bali have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Indonesia’s E33G Remote Worker Visa is for people earning at least US$60,000 a year from a company outside Indonesia. It’s widely reported as a stay of up to one year.

Can freelancers get the E33G?

It’s unclear. The official wording asks for an employment contract with a company established outside Indonesia. Check before applying.

Can we work remotely on a Visa on Arrival?

No. It’s for tourism, and holders can’t sell goods or services or be paid by anyone in Indonesia.

Do children need their own visa?

Yes, every family member does, including babies.

Can our kids join us on the E33G?

Reportedly, as dependants, but we couldn’t confirm this officially. Get it in writing first.

Can the E33G be renewed?

Sources disagree. Some say the stay permit can be extended online, others say you apply for a new E33G. Plan for a new application.

How long can we stay on a tourist visa?

Up to 60 days on the Visa on Arrival, or up to 180 days in total on the C1.

Do kids pay the Bali tourist levy?

Yes. It’s Rp 150,000 each (about €7), paid on the official Love Bali site.

Can we switch to the E33G once we’re in Bali?

Possibly. Some sources mention switching through a “bridging visa”, but we couldn’t confirm this officially for the E33G, so applying from outside Indonesia is simpler.

Will we pay tax in Indonesia?

Possibly. It depends on more than days spent, so get advice before you go.

Visa rules can change quickly. Always check current details on official Indonesian government sources before booking.

🌏 Our Takeaways

Visas are the least exciting part of planning Bali, and the part most likely to go wrong. The rules have changed names, fees and conditions several times, and plenty of websites haven’t caught up.

Our plan is simple. We’d apply for the E33G from outside Indonesia and pay the levy on the official site. We’d also get the boys’ permits confirmed in writing before we book a villa.

Then Ubud, and hopefully the Wood School for Louie. When we get there, we’ll update this page with what actually happened. 🌏

🔍 What We Couldn’t Confirm

We only use official government sources, so we’d rather tell you what’s missing than guess:

• How long the E33G lasts, and whether it can be renewed. One year is widely reported, but sources disagree on renewal.
• Whether spouses and children can join on the E33G, and how.
• Whether freelancers qualify for the E33G.
• The current government fee for the E33G, and the current C1 fee.
• Switching to the E33G from inside Indonesia through a “bridging visa”.
• Whether Second Home family members need their own funds.
• Indonesia’s tax residence rules for remote-working families.

🔗 Official Sources

• Directorate General of Immigration: official eVisa website (VoA, C1, E33G and Second Home)
• Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia
• Bali Provincial Government: Love Bali tourist levy

Visa details last checked 28-09-2026, with E33G wording updated 03-10-2026. Visa rules can change quickly, so always check with Indonesian immigration before booking.