Indonesia is launching a new five-year visa for remote workers, according to a report from Bloomberg. As part of the country’s push to lure higher-spending, longer-staying travelers to its islands, government and tourism officials believe a Bali digital nomad visa that doesn’t require renewal every 30 or 60 days is key to bringing in expats.
The country hopes to highlight its eco-tourism options and, in the case of Bali, the spiritual and wellness scenes that have made the island a top draw for expats for the past decade. While beach-goers and partiers will always be attracted to the coastal towns of Canggu, Kuta, and others, it appears the government hopes to entice those who may prefer to stay in the jungle village of Ubud, instead.
