Batam Visa Information 2026

Review Indonesia visa rules, passport requirements, Visa on Arrival information, and Singapore travel requirements before your ferry trip.

VISA INFORMATION

Travel Document Responsibility

It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure they hold a valid passport, pre-departure testing if applicable, all required travel documents including visas, and comply with the entry, exit, transit, or other requirements of the countries they are travelling to.

Passengers may be refused entry into a country if they do not possess the required travel documents. Batam Ferry Tickets will not be liable for any consequences arising from not having valid or required travel documents.

Travel To Indonesia

1. Passport Requirements

All passengers travelling to Indonesia must have a passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.

2. Visa Requirements

Some nationalities can enter Indonesia without a visa for short visits, while others may be eligible for Visa on Arrival. Please check the categories below.


No Visa Required Countries

Brunei
Singapore
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
Myanmar
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand

Important Notice

Visa-free entry is generally permitted for tourism purposes only for up to 30 days. Travellers visiting Indonesia for business purposes should apply for the appropriate visa.


Visa On Arrival

Riau Islands – 7 Day Visa On Arrival Policy

A 7-day Visa on Arrival is available for visitors to the Riau Islands at Rp250,000. This visa is only available for purchase offline.

Conditions:

  1. This visa is valid for a maximum stay of 7 days and is non-extendable.
  2. The visa fee is Rp500,000 for up to 30 days stay in Indonesia, where applicable.

Requirements Before Applying for VOA:

  1. Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity and at least one unused visa page.
  2. Completed arrival or departure card.
  3. Confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
  4. Prepare the exact amount in Rupiah for smooth processing.

Eligible Countries For Visa On Arrival

A B C D E
Albania Bahrain Cambodia Denmark Ecuador
Andorra Belarus Canada Egypt
Argentina Belgium Chile Estonia
Armenia Bosnia Herzegovina China
Australia Brazil Colombia
Austria Brunei Darussalam Croatia
Bulgaria Cyprus
Czech Republic
F G H I J
Finland Germany Hong Kong SAR Iceland Japan
France Greece Hungary India Jordan
Guatemala Ireland
Italy
K L M N O
Kazakhstan Laos Macau SAR Nepal Oman
Kenya Latvia Malaysia Netherlands
Kuwait Liechtenstein Maldives New Zealand
Lithuania Malta Norway
Luxembourg Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
P Q R S T
Palestine Qatar Romania San Marino Taiwan, Republic of China
Papua New Guinea Russia Saudi Arabia Tanzania
Peru Rwanda Serbia Thailand
Philippines Seychelles Timor-Leste
Poland Singapore Tunisia
Portugal Slovakia Turkey
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
U V
Ukraine Vatican City
United Arab Emirates Venezuela
United Kingdom Vietnam
United States
Uzbekistan

Countries not listed above are required to apply for a visa in advance at the Indonesian Embassy.


Travel To Singapore

If you are holding an Indonesian passport and travelling for social visits, visa is not required.

However, all passengers must complete immigration clearance and meet the following requirements:

  1. Passport with at least 6 months validity.
  2. Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  3. Confirmed return or onward tickets.
  4. Entry facilities to next destination, if applicable.
  5. Submit SG Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.

For other nationalities, please check with the nearest Singapore Embassy or visit: ica.gov.sg

Note:

These are general guidelines only. Batam Ferry Tickets recommends checking with the Singapore Embassy for the latest updates.


Visa Exemption For Singapore Permanent Residents

Singapore Permanent Residents with Blue IC from countries eligible for Visa on Arrival are now exempt from obtaining a VOA when visiting Batam, Bintan, and Balai Karimun, Indonesia.

This exemption allows eligible travellers to stay for up to 4 days, counted from the day of entry.

Conditions:

  • 1. Applies only to Batam, Bintan, and Balai Karimun.
  • 2. Maximum stay is 4 days and non-extendable.
  • 3. For stays longer than 4 days, a Visa on Arrival is required.
  • 4. Valid only for Singapore PRs from VOA-eligible countries.
  • 5. Singapore PRs from non-VOA countries are not eligible.
  • 6. Physical Singapore Blue IC must be presented upon arrival.

Important Notice

This exemption is subject to Indonesian government regulations. Passengers are advised to check with the Indonesian Embassy for the latest updates.

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