🛂 Visa comparison
Argentina vs Indonesia digital nomad visa
Two of the nomad visas Americans compare most, side by side: what each asks for, how long it lasts, where it leads, and what life costs in each country.
The short version
- Argentina sets no minimum monthly income; Indonesia asks about $5,000 a month.
- Life is cheaper in Indonesia: from $787 a month all-in in Denpasar, vs $1,131 in Mendoza.
- Lighter tax once resident in Indonesia (moderate vs heavy).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) | E33G Remote Worker KITAS |
| 💵 Income needed | No official minimum (~$2,500/mo assumed); CV + qualifications required | $60,000/yr (official), sources conflict, some cite lower; verify at application |
| ≈ In US dollars | no minimum | $5,000/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$200 | ~$150-400 all-in |
| ⏳ Length | 180 days | 1 yr |
| 🔁 Renewal | Once (+180 days) | Yes |
| 🏠 Path to residency | Not via DNV; Rentista, PR in 2-3 yrs, citizenship ~2 yrs residence | KITAS years can build toward KITAP (PR) on some routes |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 35% | 🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 90 days | 30 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $1,131 · Mendoza | $787 · Denpasar |
General reference, not immigration or tax advice. Income figures in US dollars are converted at current rates from each visa's own requirement; confirm with the consulate before applying.