Bintan, Batam Sea VTL Guide: What To Do, Covid-19 Tests To Take & Everything To Know Before You Go
Expect to shell out $170 or more per person for Covid-19 tests.
From Feb 25, you’ll be able to travel to Bintan and Batam without serving quarantine either way when Singapore launches the sea Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) to both islands. The scheme will kick off with 700 VTL travellers allowed weekly — 350 from Batam, and 350 from Bintan — to travel to Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT) via the sea VTL.
But unlike pre-pandemic quick weekend getaways, a trip to either location now comes with a little planning.
Here’s what you need to know about two-way quarantine-free travel between Singapore and Bintan/Batam.