Indonesia's Second Home Visa (E33) lets foreigners live in Bali up to 5 years with a US$130k deposit or US$1M flat—no sponsor. Fees, clocks and tips for 2026.
If you want a Bali base measured in years — not visa runs every 30 or 60 days — Indonesia's Second Home Visa (index E33 / Visa Rumah Kedua) is built for people with capital instead of an employer. No sponsor. You qualify with an immigration guarantee: a large bank deposit or a qualifying apartment. The first limited-stay permit (ITAS) can run up to five years.
This guide is for retirees and long-stay foreigners who want a Bali base without a local company. It is not a tourist Visa on Arrival, and not the same as the E33G remote-worker visa.
What the Second Home visa is
On the official e-Visa FAQ and Immigration's E33 page, E33 is a limited-stay visa for foreigners who want to live in Indonesia without a personal or company guarantor, using an immigration guarantee instead (official e-Visa FAQ; imigrasi.go.id E33).
Key points:
- First stay up to 5 years, extendable so total limited stay is not more than 10 years
- e-ITAS and re-entry permit issued automatically on admission at the checkpoint
- Leave and re-enter while the permit is valid; bring eligible family if they meet the rules
Government PNBP for up to five years is IDR 13,000,000 (visa + verification + 5-year ITAS + 5-year re-entry). It is not refunded if refused (imigrasi.go.id E33).
Two guarantee routes: deposit or apartment
You only need one route. Within the compliance window you must either:
- Deposit route: place at least US$130,000 in an account in your own name at an Indonesian state-owned bank, or
- Property route: purchase (or prove ownership of) an Indonesian apartment / flat (rumah susun) worth at least US$1,000,000
(official e-Visa FAQ; imigrasi.go.id E33; Staywise 2026 guide; Bali Answered)
The figures are not interchangeable — the deposit is roughly one-tenth of the property threshold (Baliestate). Keep the guarantee at the committed value for the whole stay permit (imigrasi.go.id E33).
The 90-day compliance clock
Approval rests on a written commitment. Then two clocks matter:
- The visa must be used within 90 days of issue. Miss that window and you need a new visa before you can enter (official e-Visa FAQ).
- After entry, you must fulfil and report the deposit or apartment proof to the immigration office that issued your stay permit within 90 days of entry (special-requirements wording also ties the guarantee deadline to the grant of the ITAS) (imigrasi.go.id E33; Staywise).
Photograph your ITAS dates on arrival and fund the guarantee early — late funding is the classic failure mode.
What you can and cannot do
You can, per official wording: carry out business and investment activity; bring eligible family; enter and leave while the permit is valid; and, if eligible, work after meeting the conditions for multiple residence-permit activities / filing a dual-activity report (pelaporan rangkap kegiatan) with the issuing immigration office (official e-Visa FAQ; imigrasi.go.id E33).
You cannot treat E33 as an open freelance licence. Overstaying, unmatched work, and selling goods or services (except as required for permitted work) are prohibited (imigrasi.go.id E33). Confirm with the issuing office before Indonesian employment. For remote work for a foreign employer, compare E33G instead.
Bali tourist levy: Foreign tourists pay Rp150,000 once via Love Bali. KITAS and KITAP holders are exempt by showing the card (Love Bali FAQ).
How E33 differs from tourist visas and E33G
| Product | Typical stay | Money / income test | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist VoA / e-VOA | 30 days, often one extension to 60 | None like E33 | No |
| E33G Remote Worker | Widely reported as up to 1 year | ~US$60,000 a year from a company abroad | No |
| E33 Second Home | Up to 5 years (total limited stay ≤ 10) | US$130,000 deposit or US$1M apartment | No |
(Worldly Tribe; Staywise; Bali Answered)
A tourist visa does not give you years of residence. E33G is income-tested remote work; E33 is a capital-guarantee stay. Match the product to what you will actually do.
Costs and how to apply
Apply on evisa.imigrasi.go.id. You do not need a sponsor. Processing is four working days after payment is received (imigrasi.go.id E33; Stamped Nomad).
Typical uploads:
- Passport valid at least six months
- Recent colour photo, CV, travel itinerary
- Personal bank statement of at least US$2,000 over the last three months
- Signed commitment to the deposit or apartment purchase
(imigrasi.go.id E33; official e-Visa FAQ)
The US$2,000 statement is not the US$130,000 guarantee. Enter within 90 days, collect e-ITAS on admission, fund or prove the guarantee, and report on time. Ask agents to show the official IDR 13 million PNBP as its own line (Bali Answered).
Practical tips checklist
- Confirm you can park US$130,000 at a state-owned bank (or buy a qualifying apartment) inside 90 days before applying.
- Use only evisa.imigrasi.go.id for the application and billing code.
- Enter within 90 days of issue; fund and report within 90 days of entry.
- Keep the guarantee at or above your commitment for the whole ITAS.
- Do not assume unrestricted work rights — file any dual-activity report and confirm first.
- Bring family only through the proper dependent process.
- Carry your KITAS/ITAS card for the Love Bali levy exemption.
- If you are 55+ with pension income, price retirement products before locking US$130,000 (Bali Answered).
Final thoughts
E33 suits people who can fund the guarantee and want years in Bali without an employer sponsor. Get the 90-day clocks right, keep the guarantee in place, and match your activities to the permit. Done carefully, it is one of Indonesia's clearest long-stay paths for a foreign Bali base.
Planning a multi-year Bali base? Contact our Bali Visa Hub team — we'll help you check whether E33 fits and walk you through the application.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Visa rules change often, so always confirm current requirements with the Directorate General of Immigration (imigrasi.go.id) and the official e-Visa portal before you commit funds or travel.
