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Indonesia vs Romania: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Indonesia has the lower entry bar: €4,320 per month versus €5,310 for Romania.
  • Tax treatment differs: Indonesia — standard resident taxation; Romania — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Criteria Indonesia E33G Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Minimum income / month €4,320 (better) €5,310
Income basis Salary / employment contract Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 3 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023))
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €120 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time 1 weeks 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) →

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 Romania →

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