Visa Policy
- Effective Date: 09 January 2024.
- Based on Circular Letter M.HH-02.GR.01.06 Year 2024 Ministry of Law and Human Rights Republic of Indonesia Directorate General of Immigration – (Dated on 09 January 2024)
- This policy will be updated accordingly to any changes in the applicable regulations.
Basic Requirements
- Passport validity at least 6 months.
- Return or One-Way ticket to continue traveling to another country.
Free Travel Visa
Maximum 30 days stay and non-extendable. Countries as follows:
Source: Official Indonesian Visa Regulations
| Brunei Darussalam | Cambodia | Laos |
| Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines |
| Singapore | Thailand | Timor Leste |
| Vietnam | Suriname | Colombia |
| Hongkong | Türkiye | Brazil |
Eligibility for Free Visa Entry to Bintan Resorts
The following categories of travelers are eligible for visa-free entry when traveling from Singapore to Bintan Resorts:
- Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs)
Individuals holding valid Permanent Resident (PR) status in Singapore, identifiable by a blue National Registration Identity Card (NRIC), are eligible for visa-free entry. - Spouses and Children of Singapore PRs (LTVP Holders)
Spouses or children of Singapore PRs who hold a valid Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore are eligible.
Important: To qualify for visa-free entry, these individuals must enter together with the Singapore PR and present valid documents proving the family relationship, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or family registration.
Visitor Stay Permit
Eligible travelers arriving at Bintan Resorts will be granted a Visitor Stay Permit through an immigration entry stamp, allowing a stay of up to four (4) days. This permit is strictly non-extendable and cannot be converted to any other immigration status.
This policy is effective as of 31 January 2025.
Source: Official Indonesian Visa Regulations
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7-Day Visa on Arrival for Riau Islands Visitors
Riau Islands 7-Day VOA Policy
- A new 7-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) is now available for visitors to the Riau Islands at a cost of IDR 250,000. This visa is only available for purchase offline.
- Travelers to Bintan Resorts can pay for the Visa on Arrival (VOA) only at Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.
- This visa facilitates entry for tourism and business purposes in designated areas. The policy is effective from December 17, 2024.
Effective since December 17, 2024, a new 7-Day Visa on Arrival (VOA) is available for international visitors traveling to the Riau Islands. This visa, priced at IDR 250,000, permits entry for tourism and business within specific areas of the Riau Islands. Currently, citizens of 86 countries can apply for this 7-day VOA. Bintan Resorts has also announced the availability of this 7-Day Visa on Arrival starting December 24, 2024, as indicated on its website and Instagram.
Please note that entry and exit with the 7-Day VOA for the Riau Islands are restricted to designated ports within the Riau Islands, including the Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) Ferry Terminal. This visa cannot be used to enter or leave Indonesia through other regions.
The 7-Day VOA must be purchased offline upon arrival. Visitors to Bintan Resorts must obtain this visa exclusively at the Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Counter situated at the BBT Ferry Terminal. Payment must be made in Indonesian Rupiah (cash only). Currency exchange services are available at the terminal for travelers who need to convert their currency. It is essential to obtain the visa before proceeding to the immigration counter for passport clearance and customs processing.
For visitors planning to stay longer than 7 days, the standard Visa on Arrival (VOA) is still available. The *standard VOA is valid for a maximum of 30 days at a cost of IDR 500,000 per person* and can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a further cost of IDR 500,000 per person.
Please visit https://www.bintan-resorts.com/plan/travel-visa/ for further information.
Visa On Arrival
- Price IDR 500.000/person for maximum 30 days stay (only accept cash payment).
- For more than 30 days stay, additional payable IDR 500.000/person (renewable ONE TIME ONLY).
Countries as follows:
| Albania | Andorra | Argentina |
| Armenia | Australia | Austria |
| Azerbaijan | Bahrain | Belarus |
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil |
| Brunei Darussalam | Bulgaria | Cambodia |
| Canada | Chile | China |
| Colombia | Croatia | Cyprus |
| Czech Republic | Denmark | Ecuador |
| Egypt | Estonia | Finland |
| France | Germany | Greece |
| Guatemala | Hong Kong | Hungary |
| Iceland | India | Ireland |
| Italy | Japan | Jordan |
| Kazakhstan | Kenya | Kuwait |
| Laos | Latvia | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malaysia |
| Maldives | Malta | Mauritius |
| Mexico | Monaco | Mongolia |
| Morocco | Mozambique | Myanmar |
| Netherlands | New Zealand | Norway |
| Oman | Palestine | Papua New Guinea |
| Peru | Philippines | Poland |
| Portugal | Qatar | Romania |
| Russia | Rwanda | Saudi Arabia |
| Serbia | Seychelles | Singapore |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | South Africa |
| South Korea | Spain | Suriname |
| Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan |
| Tanzania | Thailand | Timor-Leste |
| Tunisia | Turkey | Ukraine |
| United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | United States |
| Uzbekistan | Vatican | Venezuela |
| Vietnam |
Source : Official Indonesian Visa Regulations