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In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno has said that eco-tourism, sports events, and a special five-year visa for remote workers should return 3.6 million foreign travelers to the archipelago after the borders are opened. He added that this should help create more than 1 million jobs for Indonesians.
Southeast Asia's largest economy has lifted most of its travel restrictions, allowing fully vaccinated visitors to arrive without testing or quarantine requirements, as Covid-19 cases remain low. Tourist arrivals jumped 500% to 111,000 in April 2022, the highest monthly figure since the pandemic.
Digital nomads. Simplified visa processing and more frequent flights should help the country attract employees from global companies such as Airbnb and Twitter, which allow their employees to work from anywhere in the world. According to Uno, about 95% of the surveyed "digital nomads" said that Indonesia, especially Bali, is their "main destination" for remote work, and they are ready to travel.
The ministry had been considering issuing a special visa to remote workers and business travelers since the beginning of 2021 before this plan was thwarted due to the outbreak of coronavirus, strict border controls, and lack of flights. The visa will allow its holders to stay in the country for up to five years without paying taxes if they do not receive income in Indonesia.
Quote. "Now that the pandemic has been resolved and all ministries are involved and cooperating, from health care to immigration, we think it's the right time to renew this idea," Uno said.
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Source: Bloomberg
