Bintan Travel Info
Location: An Indonesian island off the South China Sea. Bintan is less than one hour ferry-ride from Singapore. This tropical beach resort is a great weekend getaway for many in Singapore.
Weather: Warm and sunny year round. Day temperatures range from 21-31 deg C. Humidity levels range from 61-96%. From October to March (monsoon season), the weather is pleasant and cool.
Time: GMT +7 (1 hour behind Singapore time)
Language: National language is Bahasa Indonesia, though English is widely used
Ethnicities: Malay, Chinese, Bugis
Population: around 200,000
Area: 1,140 sq. km
Currency: Indonesia Rupiah (Rp). Singapore dollar is also accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants.
Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard and Amex widely accepted
Travel documents: Passport must be at least valid for 6 months from date of arrival, and you have proof of onward journey.
Countries or Passports exempted from Visa: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Morocco, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Philippines, Thailand, Peru, Vietnam
(The rest of the nationalities will require a visa-on-arrival or to process their visa at the Indonesian Embassy)