🛂 Visa comparison
Indonesia vs Spain 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
- Spain's income bar is lower: about $3,274 a month vs $5,000.
- Life is cheaper in Indonesia: from $787 a month all-in in Denpasar, vs $1,712 in Seville.
- Lighter tax once resident in Indonesia (moderate vs heavy).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 🇪🇸 Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | E33G Remote Worker KITAS | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) |
| 💵 Income needed | $60,000/yr (official), sources conflict, some cite lower; verify at application | €2,849/mo (200% SMI, 2026) |
| ≈ In US dollars | $5,000/mo | $3,274/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$150-400 all-in | ~€80 visa + permit fees |
| ⏳ Length | 1 yr | 1 yr (consulate) or 3 yrs (in-country) |
| 🔁 Renewal | Yes | Yes, 2-yr renewals up to 5 yrs |
| 🏠 Path to residency | KITAS years can build toward KITAP (PR) on some routes | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 (renounce-US rule applies, Ibero-American exceptions) |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 47% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 30 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $787 · Denpasar | $1,712 · Seville |
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.