If you are interested in working remotely and earning an income from abroad, the most common visa option for residing in Bali short term is the C1 (previous B211) tourist single-entry visa. This visa, which can be obtained offshore, grants a 60-day stay with the possibility of extending it for an additional 60 days, twice over. This allows you to stay in Bali for up to 180 days before you are required to leave Indonesia.
If you wish to stay longer in Bali, then after 6 months, many people travel to a nearby country like Singapore or Malaysia and reapply for a new visa which can usually take between 4-7 days depending on immigration.
Another popular visa is the remote digital nomad visa, the Remote Worker KITAS for those who have an employment contract with a company established outside of Indonesia.
On the Remote Worker KITAS, you can sponsor family members with a Dependent/Family KITAS. This visa is applied offshore and it is valid for one year.
Notably, there are no tax implications associated with any of these visas.
These are just two examples of visas that may be most suitable. We are here to discuss this with you and ensure your process is simple and straightforward.