Indonesia's internet is moderate — generally workable but expect occasional slowdowns, especially outside major cities. On the visa side, a dedicated digital nomad visa is available.
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Indonesia's internet is moderate — generally workable but expect occasional slowdowns, especially outside major cities Bali is a well-established digital nomad hub with widespread coworking spaces, and Indonesia introduced a 'Second Home' long-stay visa that suits remote workers, though it isn't a nomad visa in the strictest sense.
In Indonesia, a dedicated digital nomad visa is available.
A dedicated nomad visa exists, which is generally the safer and more explicit route for remote work, though tourist-visa norms may also apply for shorter stays.
Bali is a well-established digital nomad hub with widespread coworking spaces, and Indonesia introduced a 'Second Home' long-stay visa that suits remote workers, though it isn't a nomad visa in the strictest sense.
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