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Staying longer in Bali: visa options for retirees in 2026

Retirement, Silver Hair, Second Home, Golden Visa and remote-worker visas for Bali in 2026, explained in plain language, plus the proposed VOA fee rise.

Indonesia now has several ways to stay in Bali for a year or more, from a one-year retirement visa to five- and ten-year permits linked to savings or investment. In August 2026 Immigration also proposed a higher fee for the visa on arrival. Here is what each option asks for, based on the official eVisa portal on 19 October 2026.

Rules and fees change often. Treat this as an overview and confirm the details at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or with a licensed visa agent before you apply.

The options at a glance

Figures are from the official eVisa portal on 19 October 2026. Fees are the government visa fee only; agent fees and other costs are extra.

Visa (portal code) Who it suits Main financial requirement Length of stay Government fee
Retirement (E33F) Retirees aged 55+ Proof of pension or income of US$3,000 per month Up to 1 year IDR 7,000,000
Silver Hair (E33E) Retirees aged 55+ Income of US$3,000 per month, plus a commitment to deposit US$50,000 in a state-owned Indonesian bank Up to 5 years (extendable) IDR 13,000,000
Second Home (E33) Anyone with savings to place in Indonesia US$130,000 in a state-owned Indonesian bank within 90 days of arrival, or an apartment/flat worth US$1,000,000 Up to 5 years (extendable) IDR 13,000,000
Golden Visa, individual investor (E28C) Investors US$350,000 (5 years) or US$700,000 (10 years) in Indonesian government bonds or listed shares/mutual funds 5 or 10 years IDR 13,000,000 / 19,500,000
Remote worker (E33G) People employed by a company outside Indonesia Income of at least US$60,000 a year Up to 1 year IDR 7,000,000
Visa on arrival (B1) Holidays and short visits Passport valid 6 months, onward ticket 30 days, extendable once by 30 days IDR 500,000

The two retirement routes

The Retirement visa (E33F) is the traditional “retirement KITAS”. The portal asks for a bank statement showing at least US$2,000 over the last three months, proof of a pension or income of US$3,000 a month, and a guarantee from a guarantor (often a licensed agent). It gives a stay of up to one year at a time. You may not work for pay from anyone in Indonesia, or sell goods or services, on this visa.

The Silver Hair visa (E33E) suits retirees who prefer fewer renewals. It asks for the same US$3,000 monthly income, plus a commitment to hold at least US$50,000 in your own name at a state-owned Indonesian bank, reported to immigration within 90 days of arrival. The stay is up to five years and can be extended, and the portal says the electronic stay permit (e-ITAS) is issued on arrival if you meet the conditions.

One point to check with your agent: the official page for the Retirement visa says 55 in one section and 60 in another. Both retirement routes are listed at 55 in the portal’s main description.

Second Home and Golden Visa: for people placing capital in Indonesia

The Second Home visa (E33) has no age limit on the portal. The applicant commits, within 90 days of arrival, either to keep US$130,000 in a state-owned Indonesian bank or to buy an apartment or flat in Indonesia worth US$1,000,000. The stay is up to five years and can be extended.

The Golden Visa is the government’s umbrella for long-stay permits tied to investment, talent and large savings. Its individual investor route (E28C) asks for US$350,000 in government bonds or listed shares for five years, or US$700,000 for ten years; the ten-year version also lists an apartment or flat worth at least US$1,000,000. Founding a company in Indonesia is a separate route, from US$2,500,000 of investment.

According to Immigration, 1,274 Golden Visas were issued between the July 2024 launch and 18 May 2026, linked to about IDR 52.1 trillion of investment. Its release lists Second Home and Silver Hair within the Golden Visa family.

Note that a villa held on a lease is not the same as the apartment purchase described in these visa rules. Whether any property qualifies for a visa is a question for an immigration lawyer, not a sales brochure.

Still working? The remote-worker visa

The E33G is for people employed under a contract with a company established outside Indonesia who want to do that work from Bali. The portal asks for income of at least US$60,000 a year, a US$2,000 bank balance over three months, and the employment contract. The stay is up to one year. You may not take paid work from anyone in Indonesia.

Short stays: a higher visa-on-arrival fee is proposed

On 12 August 2026, Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said his directorate plans to raise the visa on arrival fee from IDR 500,000 to IDR 750,000 for travellers who apply online before departure, and IDR 1,000,000 for those who apply at the airport. He cited exchange-rate movements and queues at arrival. As of early October 2026 it was still reported as a plan with no confirmed start date, and the official portal still listed IDR 500,000 on 19 October 2026.

Two other arrival steps stay the same: the free All Indonesia digital arrival card, and Bali’s own tourist levy of IDR 150,000, paid through the provincial Love Bali portal.

Before you apply

  • Check the current requirements at evisa.imigrasi.go.id on the day you apply. Use only official portals; copycat sites charge extra.
  • Overstaying costs IDR 1,000,000 per person per day, according to the portal.
  • A long stay can change your tax position, both in Indonesia and at home. Speak to a qualified tax adviser before you commit.

How we think about this at Atrea

A visa decides how long you can stay. The home decides how well you live through those years. At Valora Sanur we planned for people who may stay for many seasons and grow older in the house. Every villa has a step-free ground floor, with no single step from the gate into the villa, and the master bedroom sits on the ground floor near the entrance. Bathrooms have grab bars. Bali International Hospital is 2.7 km away. For owners who split the year between Bali and home, a professional management partner offers a service package covering housekeeping, pool and garden care and 24-hour security. If you would like to see the layout in person, the gallery in Sanur is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, or you can reach the team at atrea.id.

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