Work from Bali
live in Bali. work in your language.
Rice terraces, surf and a very large community of remote workers in places like Canggu and Ubud.
Time zone
CET +6/+7
Central Indonesia Time (UTC+8), seven hours ahead of CET in winter and six hours ahead in summer.
EU / EEA citizens
visa needed
Longer stays need a visa. See below.
Working hours
agreed per job
With the employer, for each role.
A 9:00 to 17:00 working day in Central European Time is 16:00 to 00:00 in Bali in winter.
9:00–17:00 back home is 16:00–00:00 in Bali. Your actual hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
A 9:00 to 17:00 working day in Central European Time is 15:00 to 23:00 in Bali in summer.
9:00–17:00 back home is 15:00–23:00 in Bali. Your actual hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
Why people pick it
why Bali.
- One of the best-known remote-work hubs in the world, full of coworking spaces.
- A strong community, so it is easy to meet people.
- A lower cost of living than in most of Northern Europe.
Good to know
before you go.
- The CET working day falls in your afternoon and evening. Working hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
- Internet quality varies a lot between neighbourhoods. A backup connection is smart.
Indonesia requires a visa for longer stays and has introduced a remote worker visa. Check the official Indonesian immigration e-Visa website before you go, because rules change.
Good questions
working from Bali.
Can I work for a company in Germany, the Netherlands or the Nordics from Bali?
Yes. Many roles are done on a B2B contract, where you invoice the company every month; some employers use an Employer of Record instead. Working hours are agreed with the employer for each job. Time difference: Central Indonesia Time (UTC+8), seven hours ahead of CET in winter and six hours ahead in summer.
Do I need a visa to live in Bali?
Indonesia requires a visa for longer stays and has introduced a remote worker visa. Check the official Indonesian immigration e-Visa website before you go, because rules change.
Does RemoteAbroad charge candidates?
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