7-Day Visa on Arrival for Riau Islands Visitors

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 253,000, 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. 

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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 Sekupang Ferry Terminal, Batam Centre Ferry Terminal, Nongsapura Ferry Terminal and Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) Ferry Terminal. This visa cannot be used to enter or leave Indonesia through other regions.

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The 7-Day VOA must be purchased offline upon arrival. Visitors to Batam or Bintan must obtain this visa exclusively at the Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Counter situated at the 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 503,000 per person* and can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a further cost of IDR 503,000 per person.