The government of Indonesia has changed its visa policy for foreign tourists effective February 1st., 2004.
Entering Indonesia without any visa is possible now only for nationals of the following 11 countries and territories: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
A Visa on Arrival (VoA) is available for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Citizens of these countries will be able to apply for a VoA valid for either 3 or 30 days upon arrival by air in Bali, Jakarta and a few other international airports or by ship at a limited number of Indonesian sea ports. A 3-day visa costs US$10 and a 30-day visa costs US$25. Travelers from the above countries must be in posession of a passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and the completed embarkation/disembarkation card. They must also be able to prove they have sufficient funds for their stay in Indonesia.
Arriving travelers with Visa-On-Arrival status have to go first to one of the 'VoA Counters' to pay the appropriate fee and have their passports stamped with the VoA before proceeding to the Immigration Clearance Desk. An official bank is part of the VoA service counters. Payment of visa fees can only be made in US dollar bank notes, Indonesian Rupiah equivalent or by VISA or MASTERCARD.
Citizens of countries neither on the VoA nor Visa-Free lists are required to apply for a visa overseas before travelling to Indonesia. In Singapore, the Indonesian embassy can be found on 7 Chatsworth Road, Singapore 249761 Tel:6737-7422 , Fax:6737-5037, 6235-5783. Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 8.30 am - 1.00 pm; 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm; Fri 8.30 am - 12.30 pm; 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
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From Harbour Front Centre (formerly WTC) The Harbour Front Centre is located halfway the cable-car line between Faber Hill and Sentosa; the building is to the east of the cable. In the main building, where a shopping centre, carparking lots and offices are located, are also the check-in desks (1st floor) and the immigration (1st floor). But to check in your bicycle, go to the Cruisecentre check-in building, which is between the main building and the cable car line. Let yourself guide to the Regional Ferry Baggage Check-in. You can also do the check-in for yourself. There is no charge for bicycles. Coming back from Indonesia, take your bike from the boat yourself and proceed with your bike through immigration and costums. Destinations:
* Sekupang (Batam) Frequency: more than 10 times a day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228
* Batam Centre (Batam) Frequency: more than 20 times a day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228 o Company: Berlian Ferries + tel.: 6272 2192, 6272 0501 o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6275 7393 o Company: Widi Express + tel.: 6272 7540 + note: cheap
* Waterfront City (Batam) Frequency: more than 10 times a day o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6278 3167 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6276 0668, 6270 0311
* Tanjung Balai (Karimun) Frequency: 5 times per day, weekend more o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228
* Tanjung Batu (Kundur) Frequency: 3 times per day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6275 7393
From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal can be reached by car from the ECP, exit 3A. By bike: take Xilin Avenue direction south. Follow the road along the Tanah Merah Country Club and at the first traffic light you encounter, at the end of the eastern airport runway, turn right. Then again at the first traffic light turn right. The ferry terminal is very modern and resembles an airport. After buying your ticket, deliver your bike at the baggage check-in counter. The handling charge for your bike is $5.- Destinations:
* Nongsapura (Batam) Frequency: more than 5 times per day o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6542 6310, 6276 9733
* Tanjung Pinang (Bintan) Frequency: 10 times per day, weekend more o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6542 6310, 6276 9733 o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6542 7105 o Company: Berlian Ferries + tel.: 6546 8830
* Bandar Bentan Telani (Bintan) Frequency: 4 to 8 times per day o Company: Bintan Resort Ferries + tel.: 6542 4369 + note: expensive
* Sebana Cove (Johor, Malaysia) Frequency: 3 times per day o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6542 6786
From Harbour Front Centre (formerly WTC) The Harbour Front Centre is located halfway the cable-car line between Faber Hill and Sentosa; the building is to the east of the cable. In the main building, where a shopping centre, carparking lots and offices are located, are also the check-in desks (1st floor) and the immigration (1st floor). But to check in your bicycle, go to the Cruisecentre check-in building, which is between the main building and the cable car line. Let yourself guide to the Regional Ferry Baggage Check-in. You can also do the check-in for yourself. There is no charge for bicycles. Coming back from Indonesia, take your bike from the boat yourself and proceed with your bike through immigration and costums. Destinations:
* Sekupang (Batam) Frequency: more than 10 times a day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228
* Batam Centre (Batam) Frequency: more than 20 times a day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228 o Company: Berlian Ferries + tel.: 6272 2192, 6272 0501 o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6275 7393 o Company: Widi Express + tel.: 6272 7540 + note: cheap
* Waterfront City (Batam) Frequency: more than 10 times a day o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6278 3167 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6276 0668, 6270 0311
* Tanjung Balai (Karimun) Frequency: 5 times per day, weekend more o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Dino Shipping + tel.: 6270 2228
* Tanjung Batu (Kundur) Frequency: 3 times per day o Company: Penguin Fast Ferry + tel.: 6271 4866 o Company: Indo Falcon + tel.: 6275 7393