The short version
- Grenada has the lower entry bar: €2,660 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
- Tax treatment differs: Grenada — foreign income exempt; Indonesia — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Grenada Remote-Work Permit | Indonesia E33G |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €2,660 (better) | €4,320 |
| Income basis | Salary / employment contract | Salary / employment contract |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | No | Indirect (switch required) |
| Path to citizenship | No | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act tax exemption (s.9) + statutory non-residence (s.10)) | Standard resident taxation |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Not required |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | — |
| Application fee | ≈ €1,292 | ≈ €337 (better) |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate, Online | Online |
| Processing time | 2–4 weeks | 1 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Grenada Remote-Work Permit →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Indonesia E33G →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act, 2021 (Act No. 3 of 2021) - full text incl. Schedule II Fees and Schedule III duties exemptions (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.4(1)(c) and s.6(1)(c) - EC$100,000 annual foreign income requirement (application and renewal) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.3(2)(c), s.4(1)(d), s.6(1)(d) - mandatory health insurance for the permit period (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.9 (no income tax on foreign income) and s.10 (presumption of non-residence) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 Schedule II - application and renewal fees (US$/EC$), and s.3(3)/s.6 one-year renewable validity (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Grenada Tourism Authority - Remote Employment Act overview (confirms EC$100,000 income, 1-year validity, US$1,500 individual fee, insurance & police certificate) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media NOW Grenada - Grenada approves remote-working legislation (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Citizen Remote - Grenada Digital Nomad Visa (indicative processing time and practical application steps; tier-3, not government) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Expat Exchange - Understanding the Health System in Grenada (public/private healthcare, General Hospital) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange-rate history 2026 (FX basis for EUR conversions; 0.8612 on 15 Jun 2026) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Official Indonesian eVisa - E33G General Information & FAQ (USD 60,000/yr income, USD 2,000/3-month bank statement, document checklist without insurance, Rp 7,000,000 cost, work prohibitions) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi - E33G Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak Jauh (PNBP fee components under PP 45/2024, Rp 7,000,000 1-year visa, requirements, legal basis incl. Kepmen Imipas M.IP-08.GR.01.01/2025) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi - E33G page (online application via evisa.imigrasi.go.id, 5-working-day processing after payment, no sponsor, online extension and alih status conversion) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Official gazette Permenkumham No. 22/2023 on Visas and Stay Permits, Berita Negara 2023 No. 651 (Art. 63 E33G requirements, Art. 113(1) 6-year ITAS cap, Art. 33(2)(h) family unification) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government Direktorat Jenderal Pajak - Determination of domestic vs foreign tax subjects (PER-23/PJ/2025 effective 9 Dec 2025; >183 days in 12 months = domestic tax subject; worldwide income; partial days count as full) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government Imigrasi press release - mandatory in-person photo and interview for stay-permit extensions effective 29 May 2025 (Circular IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government BPK official regulation database - Permenkumham 22/2023 status: in force ('Berlaku'); amended by Permenkumham 11/2024; partially revoked by Permen Imipas 3/2025 (Arts. 43, 45, 52-55 only - Art. 63 untouched) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government BPK official regulation database - Permen Imipas No. 3/2025 (Diaspora visas; enacted 7 Feb 2025, in force 6 May 2025; revokes only Arts. 43/45/52-55 of Permenkumham 22/2023) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 9 June 2026 (USD 1.1573, IDR 20,773.82) - basis for all EUR conversions (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Law firm EY Global Tax Alert - Indonesia implements new visa for remote workers (effective 1 April 2024; renewable for an additional year) - Tier 2, supports launch date and renewability interpretation only (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Law firm Fragomen (2 July 2024) - The Rise of Indonesia's Remote Worker Visa (up to one year, extendable for an additional year, max ~2 years) - Tier 2 interpretation only (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10