Canggu
Bali's prime nomad hub; raided by Indonesia's immigration task force, 15 businesses in 2026.
Last refreshed: 8 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Is Canggu safe for digital nomads in 2026 after the immigration task force raids?
Timeline for Canggu
Mentioned in: Indonesia raises E33G, syncs tax with immigration
Nomads & Communities- Is Canggu being targeted by Bali immigration raids in 2026?
- Yes. Canggu is one of 10 areas patrolled by the 100-person Bali Immigration Task Force; a 2026 sweep raided 15 businesses and detained 10 foreigners.Source: Indonesian Visas
- Can I work as a digital nomad in Canggu in 2026 without the E33G visa?
- Only if you qualify for the E33G ($60,000/year threshold). Using a B211A business-visit visa for remote work is a compliance risk given the active task force patrols.
- Is Canggu still a good place for digital nomads in 2026?
- Canggu remains one of the most popular nomad hubs in Bali, with dense co-working infrastructure and a strong expat community, but rising rents, traffic congestion, and increased visa enforcement have pushed some longer-term residents to quieter areas like Ubud or Uluwatu.Source: nomads-and-communities topic context
- How much does it cost to rent in Canggu for a month?
- Monthly rents for a furnished villa or apartment in Canggu range from USD 600 for basic accommodation to USD 2,500+ for a private pool villa in 2026; prices have roughly doubled since 2019 due to nomad demand.Source: nomads-and-communities topic context
- What visa should I use to live and work remotely from Canggu?
- Remote workers in Canggu should use Indonesia's Second Home Visa (E33G) or the B211A social-budaya visa with sponsor extension; working on a tourist visa-on-arrival remains officially prohibited and subject to enforcement by the Bali Immigration Task Force.Source: nomads-and-communities topic context
Background
Canggu is a coastal village in southwest Bali that became the defining nomad destination of the 2020-2025 wave, known for its surf breaks, coworking spaces and dense concentration of cafés hosting laptop workers. In 2026 it is one of the primary patrol areas of Indonesia's 100-person Bali Immigration Task Force. A single 2026 sweep of 15 Canggu business locations resulted in 10 foreigner detentions — the most visible enforcement action in the nomad community that year.
Canggu sits within the operational radius of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, which recorded 346 apprehensions in April 2026 alone, exceeding the 331 deportations logged for all of 2025. The task force's standing patrol model, as distinct from the previous episodic-sweep approach, means the risk of encountering an enforcement check has shifted from low-probability to continuous.
The nomad scene in Canggu relies heavily on workers using B211A business-visit visas while performing remote work — a gap between visa status and activity that the task force is explicitly targeting. The E33G threshold rise to $60,000 per year means many of the Canggu cohort no longer qualify for the formal route.
