Bintan Visa on Arrival: Free vs Paid Entry Explained
Bintan is part of Indonesia — and like the rest of the country, visitors need to follow Indonesia’s visa rules.
Many travelers are often unsure whether they need to pay for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or if they can enter visa-free.
BTG will help explain about Bintan Visa on Arrival, so your travel is smooth and worry-free.
But before learning about the visa options, make sure you understand the basic entry requirements for Bintan.
Basic Requirements:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
You must have a return ticket or a ticket to continue your journey
- Do not forget to fill up All Indonesia E Arrival Digital Card
Below is a simple guide to help you understand who gets free visa entry and who needs to pay for a Visa on Arrival when visiting Bintan.
Free Visa on Arrival — Eligible Nationalities
If you hold a passport from certain countries, you can enter Indonesia (including Bintan) without paying for a visa.
This visa-free entry lets you stay for up to 30 days for tourism purposes.
Eligible countries:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Philipina
- Kamboja
- Singapura
- Myanmar
- Laos
- Timor Leste
- Suriname
- Kolombia
- Hong Kong
- Turki
- Brazil
- Peru
Important to know:
This visa is for tourism only — you can’t work or do business.
You can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
It cannot be extended — you’ll need to leave Indonesia once your stay ends.
This option is ideal if you’re planning a short trip to Bintan, Bali, Jakarta, or other popular destinations in Indonesia.
Special Free Visa for Singapore PRs
If you are a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) holding a Blue NRIC,
you’re eligible for a special free visa entry when visiting Bintan.
This makes it even easier for Singapore residents to enjoy a short island getaway.
Who is eligible:
Singapore PRs (Blue NRIC holders)
Spouses and children of Singapore PRs who hold a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
To use this privilege:
You must travel together with the PR
Bring documents showing your family relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate
When you arrive:
You’ll receive a Visitor Stay Permit stamped at immigration
Valid for up to 4 days
- Valid when you arrive at Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal (BBT) or Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal (Tanjungpinang).
This policy takes effect from 31 January 2025.
Tip : Always bring your Blue NRIC.
Without it, you’ll need to apply and pay for a regular Visa on Arrival (VOA).
Source : Indonesia Immigration Official website about Singapore Permanent Residents passing through specific Immigration Checkpoints.
7-Day Visa on Arrival for Riau Islands (Including Bintan)
This new 7-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) is perfect for quick holidays or short business visits to Bintan and other parts of the Riau Islands.
Details:
Fee: Rp 250,000 per person
Additional charge: Bank processing fee of Rp 3,000
Validity: 7 days
Purpose: Tourism or short business visit
Payment: Made directly at Ferry Terminal upon arrival
Tip: Bring cash in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) to make the payment faster and smoother at the terminal.
Paid Visa on Arrival (VOA) — For Other Nationalities
If your country is not eligible for free entry, you can still visit Indonesia by getting a Paid Visa on Arrival (VOA).
The process is simple and can be done upon arrival in Bintan.
Requirements:
Passport valid for at least 6 months
A return or onward ticket
VOA fee: Rp 500,000
Validity:
Stay up to 30 days
Can be extended once for another 30 days (Extension fee: Rp 500,000)
You can apply and pay online before your trip through the Indonesia Immigration e-Visa Portal, using your credit or debit card.
Alternatively, you can also pay in cash (IDR) at the ferry terminal when you arrive to get your Visa on Arrival directly.
The list of countries required to pay for a Visa on Arrival when entering Bintan or other parts of Indonesia is as follows:
- Afrika Selatan
- Albania
- Amerika Serikat
- Andorra
- Arab Saudi
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belanda
- Belarus
- Belgia
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Ceko
- Chile
- Denmark
- Ekuador
- Estonia
- Filipina
- Finlandia
- Guatemala
- Hongkong
- Hungaria
- India
- Inggris
- Irlandia
- Italia
- Islandia
- Jepang
- Jerman
- Kamboja
- Kanada
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kolombia
- Korea Selatan
- Kroasia
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luksemburg
- Maladewa
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Maroko
- Mauritius
- Meksiko
- Mesir
- Monako
- Mongolia
- Mozambik
- Myanmar
- Norwegia
- Oman
- Palestina
- Papua Nugini
- Perancis
- Peru
- Polandia
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Rumania
- Rusia
- Rwanda
- Selandia Baru
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapura
- Siprus
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spanyol
- Suriname
- Swedia
- Swiss
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor Leste
- Tiongkok
- Tunisia
- Turki
- Uni Emirat Arab
- Uzbekistan
- Ukraina
- Vatikan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yordania
- Yunani
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