Batam Guide · English
Batam Guide for Visitors & Expats
Practical English guides to Batam for Singapore visitors and foreigners living here: arrival cards, ferries, visas, money, nightlife, living costs and the law.
Batam is 45 minutes from Singapore by ferry and a fraction of the price. These guides cover what visitors and foreigners living here actually need: arrival cards and visas, ferries, money, where to go out, renting and living costs, and the rules you are expected to know. Every guide lists its sources and the date it was last checked.
- All Indonesia Arrival Card for Batam: Ferry Travel Guide
International ferry passengers travelling from Singapore to Batam must complete the digital All Indonesia Arrival Card within 72 hours before departure to clear port immigration and customs.
Last verified 25 Sep 2026
