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Indonesia vs Portugal: the digital nomad visas compared
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Last verified June 10, 2026
The short version
- Portugal has the lower entry bar: €3,680 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
- Portugal grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
- Only Portugal offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
| Criteria | Indonesia E33G | Portugal D8 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €4,320 | €3,680 (better) |
| Income basis | Salary / employment contract | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 2 years (better) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Standard resident taxation | Standard resident taxation |
| Health insurance | Not required | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | — | Not specified |
| Application fee | ≈ €337 | ≈ €110 (better) |
| Where to apply | Online | Embassy / consulate, In country |
| Processing time | 1 weeks | 8.6 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Indonesia E33G →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Portugal D8 →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Sources
- 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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 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 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 accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Residency visas: necessary documentation (digital nomads income formula, insurance wording, document list) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Means of subsistence (RMMG 2026 = EUR 920 per PCM Regulatory Decree 139/2025 of 29 Dec; family scale 100/50/30%) accessed 2026-06-10
- Embassy Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad - Residency visa for remote work 'Digital Nomads' official checklist (04.07.2025): travel insurance, 4x minimum wage income, tax residence certificate, CPLP exemptions accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Travel Insurance subpage (verified empty of substantive content; no minimum coverage published) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - National visa fees (EUR 110; appeal EUR 75) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government AIMA - Tabela de Taxas (residence-permit fees: EUR 133.00 reception/analysis; EUR 114.30 grant/renewal of temporary AR, Art. 75(1)) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Decision deadlines (residency visa: 60 days) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Type of visa (residency visa: 4 months, two entries, AIMA permit application; digital nomads listed) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government AIMA - Autorizacao de Residencia, atividade remota 'Nomadas Digitais' (Art. 88(1) REPSAE): 2-year permit, 3-year renewals, document list without insurance, Art. 198 offence accessed 2026-06-10
- Government AIMA - Autorizacao de Residencia Permanente, Art. 80 REPSAE (5 years of temporary residence, A2 Portuguese, 5-yearly title renewal) accessed 2026-06-10
- Official gazette Diario da Republica - Lei n.º 61/2025, de 22 de outubro (full text: family reunification Arts. 98/101/105, qualified job-seeker visa Art. 57-A, CPLP Arts. 75/87-A; Art. 61-B not amended) accessed 2026-06-10
- Official gazette Diario da Republica - Lei Organica n.º 1/2026, de 18 de maio (Nationality Law: 7-year naturalization for CPLP/EU nationals, 10 years others; pending cases under old rules) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government gov.pt news - Foreigners Act changes creating the remote-work (digital nomad) visa, effective 30 Oct 2022, with 4x-minimum-wage income rule accessed 2026-06-10
- Government Portugal - Information on residency for tax purposes (Tax and Customs Authority via OECD AEOI portal; Art. 16 CIRS, 183-day and habitual-home rules) accessed 2026-06-10
- Law firm PwC Portugal - Tax incentive for scientific research and innovation IFICI (NHR 2.0): 20% rate, foreign-income exemption except pensions/tax havens, 10-year duration, eligible activities (Tier 2) accessed 2026-06-10