With the recent introduction of the AirBnB page, Live and work anywhere Bali Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy announcement their partnership with the famous rental market.
“Airbnb is partnering with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, promoting Bali as part of our Live and Work Anywhere program, designed to highlight outstanding global destinations for remote working . The Indonesian province has been leading the way for years as a top destination for aspiring digital nomads,” the website says.
It was noted that remote workers in Bali were able to acquire a B211A visa (for tourism/business reasons) from September 2022, allowing them to work remotely for up to six months without paying income tax .
The Bali Digital Nomads page on AirBnB has recommendations for suitable accommodations for remote work, as well as useful information on time zone, weather, visa requirements, money, phone and internet, and local customs, health and safety.
Interestingly, Kintamani, Singaraja, and Karangasem are among the other areas of Bali (other than Canggu) that the AirBnB page recommends for digital nomads.
According to Mich Goh, head of AirBnB’s public policy division for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the partnership will make it easier for millions of remote workers to choose the best places and deals in Bali.
Goh too stress the importance of promoting lesser-known places such as Banjar and the Nusa Islands (Penida, Lembongan and Ceningan) to diversify travel options.
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