Since the start of the health crisis, the remote work abroad has become one of the effective alternatives that have allowed professionals to continue carrying out their activities remotely.
After travel restrictions were eased, Indonesia is about to relaunch a new visa project suspended by the repercussions of the pandemic which has hit the whole world hard. Let's find out more information about this program which mainly targets teleworkers.
A new tourism that attracts digital nomads
A digital nomad is a name of English origin (digital nomad) which designates all professionals who practice digital professions and who can work remotely. The emergence of this new concept is due to the digitalization of almost all sectors of the economy and the democratization of the use of connected objects. The rapid development of communications infrastructures has also contributed to this digital revolution. These new changes allow the collaboration between several sectors of activity. Tourism is one of the areas that wants to attract a new customers. As we mentioned, professionals today can perform their duties anywhere in the world. As a result, the largest tourist destinations want to take advantage of this large flow of potential customers.
In the same vein, it should be noted that 26 countries in the world currently offer this type of visa. A list that includes exotic places like Dubai, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and other places that foreign teleworkers dream of.
Bali a favorite destination for teleworkers
Bali, the flagship island of southern Indonesia has for several decades been a tourist attraction which fascinates a considerable number of visitors. It extends over an area of 5,637 km². It is a place courted by vacationers throughout the year for the beauty of its natural panoramas and its favorable climate. Indeed, working remotely from Bali will be accessible in the coming months.
According to several surveys, this is a priority destination for a large number of digital nomads. The Island can count on its solid global reputation to stand out from its competitors. It will certainly be on the short list of places popular with teleworkers. A real joy for enthusiasts of sun and exotic sites!
A special visa offered by Indonesia to teleworkers
To attract the greatest number of teleworkers from around the world, the Indonesian government is looking into a project called the “digital nomad visa”. The program, which had been running for years, had to be interrupted by the pandemic crisis. This new formula allows the tourist to obtain a five year visa and to be tax exempt during his stay in the country. An initiative which intends to boost the creation of thousands of jobs in the country according to official sources. According to the words of the Indonesian Minister of Tourism Sandiago Uno, the country hopes to revive local tourism and attract more 3.6 million visitors. This new teleworking visa is one of the offers proposed by the government in place to achieve this objective. Indonesia is also trying to vary your tourist services. It is one of the favorite destinations for fans of ecotourism and spiritual retreats.
To conclude
Tourism is a sector that has a direct impact on the Indonesian economy. By appearing among the next accessible teleworking destinations, Bali hopes to attract a new type of vacationer.