Foreign Workers Will Be Able To Reside and Work in Bali for Five Years Tax-Free With a 'Digital Nomad Visa'

With a new "digital nomad visa," Indonesia is hoping to draw in more remote workers. The proposed visa aims to encourage digital nomads to work from well-known locations like Bali, according to Euro News and The Register.

Digital Nomad Visa

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the notion was discussed, but it was understandably abandoned as borders closed and there was no chance of any digital nomads arriving, as per The Register.

However, Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia's minister for tourism and the creative economy, stated in recent interviews that the visa was being rethought.

A five-year validity is projected for the proposed digital nomad visa. It will enable remote workers to reside in the nation tax-free as long as their income comes from companies with headquarters outside of Indonesia. Holders of visas would not be required to pay taxes in Indonesia, but rather in the country where they are paid.

What is the benefit to the nation? The money that the nomads will spend on Bali on a day-to-day basis will help the Indonesian economy.

The pandemic severely impacted Bali's tourism industry, which makes up a significant portion of Indonesia's gross domestic product (GDP). Long-term affluent inhabitants could bring years' worth of income to the island's locals by being lured there.

Euro News mentioned that compared to other nations, the five-year visa would end up being the longest one offered to digital nomads.

Meanwhile, the guidelines on how and when to apply for the visa have not yet been made public.

Things You Can Do to the Beautiful Island of Bali

Bali, also referred to as the Land of the Gods, draws visitors with its breathtaking natural splendor, which includes towering volcanoes and verdant terraced rice terraces that radiate peacefulness.

You can do a lot of activities here, as per Wonderful Indonesia.

If you want to get up close and personal with some of Bali's diverse flora and wildlife, such as Jalak Bali or the Bali Starling, you may also try hiking or trekking the West Bali National Park.

White water rafting down the breathtaking Ayung River near Ubud is a top-notch, heart-pounding activity available in Bali. Ubud and its surroundings are a great location to cycle about if you enjoy cycling. At Uluwatu in the south, there are also excellent bicycle paths.

Gunung Agung may be a good mountain to climb. Start your ascent through Sebudi village or from behind the temple. The stunning Mount Batur in Kintamani, which looks out over the tranquil Lake Batur, is another mountain you may climb for an adventurous trip.

White beaches in Bali are undoubtedly a best pick for family vacations. You can go swimming, participate in a number of watersports like banana boats, parasailing, or jet skiing, or simply laze by the water and enjoy some quality sunbathing.

Bali's waves are a favorite among surfers. Divers can swim alongside trevally, large rays, and even sharks at Manta Point and Malibu Point on Nusa Penida's southwest coast. The most well-known locations on Nusa Penida include Kelingking Beach, Atuh Beach, and Broken Beach.