Batam prepares to welcome essential travellers from Singapore
October 19, 2020
Source: the Straits Times
The Indonesian holiday island of Batam is gearing up to welcome travellers from Singapore again after both countries formally agreed to resume cross-border travel for essential business and official purposes.
Preparations are being made to install equipment to run polymerase chain reaction tests at the Batam Centre Ferry Terminal, which has been designated as an entry and exit point for sea travel. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will cater for air travellers.
Singapore and Indonesia on Oct 12 issued a joint statement announcing a reciprocal green lane for travel between the two countries. Applications will begin on Oct 26, and travel will begin soon after.