Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[kbt7046]

Originally Posted by PrcLust

From April 1st no need arrival test. Only pre departure test 48 hours in advance. Now still cover hospitalisation bills if infected .

Only traveling between Singapore and Malaysia by land transport exempted all testing requirements, such move mainly benefit Malaysian workers, not Singaporean. They can resume daily commute between both sides, taking advantage of currency exchange rates and enjoying much higher living standard than average Singaporean. So basically government latest Covid measures is not means for Singaporean going overseas to spend money, it is for the sake of foreign workers, make it easier for them to come here to work. Just wait and see, Singaporean will see their income drop significantly soon due to large influx of foreign workers , mainly Malaysian. With high cost of overseas travel now plus fall in income, there won't be large number of Singaporean traveling overseas despite easing of Covid measures.

[PrcLust]

Why so pessimistic? Open also complain, don’t open also complain. Just look at the positive sides. Don’t always think negatively. Just be happy and do what you feel happy

[ahpui123123]

Batam visa for singaporeans how many days? Tiagong april onwards no need any on arrival test anymore. Pre depature test ART good enough.

[kbt7046]

Originally Posted by ahpui123123

Batam visa for singaporeans how many days? Tiagong april onwards no need any on arrival test anymore. Pre depature test ART good enough.

Tanah Merah to Harbour Bay
Foreigners must have all these document ;

Before departure :
- A valid passport
- Kitas/Kitap/E-visa (Not all types of visas are accepted in Batam. Only certain visas are permitted )
*Singapore passport holders and Singapore PRs do not need to apply for a VISA to stay in Batam for 14 days.
- Vaccination Certificate ( a hard copy is required )
- Travel Insurance
- PCR test within the last 48 hours ( a hard copy is required )
- Need to download 'PeduliLindungi' app before departure

Arrive in Harbour Bay :
- Vaccine 2 or 3 doses require 1x24 quarantine & will be required to undergo a swab test on 3rd day.
- Quarantine at hotel. *Home not allowed*


All costs are borne by passengers.

This is WhatsApp reply from Sindo Ferry

[PrcLust]

Batamfast says even though they have news regarding quarantine free travel from march 23rd, immigration department has not inform them of the new ruling so still remain as the old requirement. Ask to check back again on April 1st. That’s the wonder of Indonesia laws.?Even after the President announce the news, the ministry is slow to follow up. 😀

[Officeman]

I miss the seafood and abalone there.

[Scleropages]

Originally Posted by PrcLust

Why so pessimistic? Open also complain, don’t open also complain. Just look at the positive sides. Don’t always think negatively. Just be happy and do what you feel happy

Don't think he is being pessimistic. More lamenting that the consideration to open is not based on putting Singaporean first. We are way behind in the scheme of things. Of course, the obvious argument is that if the economy is good, than Singaporean is good. Sorry, but I share his sentiment and don't buy this.

[H0pe1100]

https://www.indonesia.travel/sg/en/n...fficially-open

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8. Show proof of ownership of health insurance which includes financing for handling COVID-19 and medical evacuation to a referral hospital with a minimum coverage value as determined by the organizer, manager or local government authorities;
:

Anyone knows how to apply for this ?

TIA

[yuanswang]

If still need pre RTPCR and on arrival RTPCR and wait for result...
I prefer pick flight to Bangkok is more easier then pick ferry to batam. Just extra hour for airport waiting.

[Klone80]

I saw on below website that can enter batam from other ferry terminals beside nongsapura. Does this mean whole island open for travel?

https://www.indonesia.travel/sg/en/n...fficially-open

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by H0pe1100

Anyone knows how to apply for this ?

You don't "apply" for it. You buy it, from any insurance company.

[Scalper]

https://batam.tribunnews.com/2022/03...ports-in-batam

Article is in 2 parts.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by Scalper

https://batam.tribunnews.com/2022/03...ports-in-batam
Article is in 2 parts.

Do I understand correctly that tourist VoA is possible for citizens of the countries in that list, BUT ONLY if they are Singapore Permanent Residents?
If I interpret correctly the text, if I am a citizen of one of those European countries but I am not a Singapore PR, I am just a tourist in Singapore (my case), I cannot get the VoA. Anyone knows more about that?
Thanks.

[H0pe1100]

Originally Posted by Black Page

You don't "apply" for it. You buy it, from any insurance company.

For foreigners coming to singapore, i think they are required to purchase covid insurance from selected companies from ICA site (maybe as proof before arriving).

Any idea if overseas tourists similarly need to buy covid insurance from insurance companies in batam? Any idea of which are the approved companies and what is their website ?

[Klone80]

Batamfast 2 way ticket price increase to $114