Fellow Ozbargainers,
Anyone been to Batam Island before. Trying to organise a trip there. Sick and tired of Bali thought I'd give it a go.
Any tips would be handy.
Batam Island - Indonesia Trip
D3NI3D on 27/04/2017 - 22:53
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Looking at 3D2N. Looking out to try the golf courses there. Spending majority of my time in Singapore.
Ok, I get it… Have fun ! I got hit on head by a flying fish on the ferry, kinda last time that happened to me…😀
I'm interested in this too. I assume a visa for aussies is still needed - cost for this? Is there a recommended ferry company or ate they all much the same?
visa cost on arrival $25
the ferry takes 40mins and they are much the same- the ozbargainist is
return ferry trip with sindoferry from HarbourFront Centre (sing)<—->Waterfront(batam) ~$40the most expensive commercial ferry is ~$49
http://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/asia/south-east/pages/…
"The Indonesian Government has introduced visa-free short visits (30 days) for Australians to Indonesia. You will not be able to extend your stay if you enter Indonesia under the visa-free facility. Travellers intending to remain in Indonesia for longer than 30 days can apply for a visa from an Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia or apply for a visa on arrival (for a fee of $US35). Further details are available on the website of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra."
It's visa free for short visits now.
Went there years ago, can't imagine why you'd go there unless you were taking r&r as a Singapore expat….. I realise things change,but can't imagine the environment has improved, the air quality was dodgy back then