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Indonesia vs Malta: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Malta has the lower entry bar: €3,500 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
  • Tax treatment differs: Indonesia — standard resident taxation; Malta — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the Malta NRP.
Criteria Indonesia E33G Malta NRP
Minimum income / month €4,320 €3,500 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 4 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Special tax regime (Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210))
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit), min. €100,000
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €300 (better)
Where to apply Online Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1 weeks 6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Malta NRP →

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.

Insurance for Indonesia → Insurance for Malta →

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