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Indonesia vs Norway: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Norway has the lower entry bar: €2,453 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
  • Only Norway offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route).
Criteria Indonesia E33G Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route)
Minimum income / month €4,320 €2,453 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Freelance income
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Not required Required in practice
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 (better) ≈ €570
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, In country, Online
Processing time 1 weeks 8–24 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route) →

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 Norway →

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