🛂 Visa comparison
Indonesia vs Panama 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
- Panama's income bar is lower: about $3,000 a month vs $5,000.
- Life is cheaper in Indonesia: from $787 a month all-in in Denpasar, vs $2,114 in Panama City.
- Lighter tax once resident in Panama (friendly vs moderate).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 🇵🇦 Panama |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | E33G Remote Worker KITAS | Short-Stay Remote Worker Visa |
| 💵 Income needed | $60,000/yr (official), sources conflict, some cite lower; verify at application | $3,000/mo ($36k/yr) |
| ≈ In US dollars | $5,000/mo | $3,000/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$150-400 all-in | ~$300 |
| ⏳ Length | 1 yr | 9 months |
| 🔁 Renewal | Yes | Once (+9 mo) |
| 🏠 Path to residency | KITAS years can build toward KITAP (PR) on some routes | Yes via residency routes (not the remote-worker visa) |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35% | 🟢 Friendly · Local income only, top 25% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 30 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $787 · Denpasar | $2,114 · Panama City |
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.