Batam tourism information explain the new single tariff of Visa on Arrival (VoA) is really affecting the visit in the regency. Now, it has only one tariff that is ‘not selling’ the tourism. Most tourists visit from Singapore and Malaysia, for about three day of stay, but the visa on arrival really be a burden on tourists’ budget.

Before January 26, 2010, the government of Indonesia provide two tariffs of Visa on Arrival which are US$ 10 for 7 days of stay, and US$ 25 for 30 days of stay. The new tariff is US$ 25 to stay in Batam whether for one day or thirty days of stay.
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Tourism Information explained the year of 2010 is the time to campaign the tourism of Batam. It is now the year of ‘Visit Batam’. 1,2 million of tourists are targeted to visit this island. Therefore, it seems hard to achieve.

Many tourists from China, Korea, Japan, and Europe drop in Batam during their holidays in Singapore. They stay for about 3 days or even only a few hours. Therefore, they should pay US$ 25 for the visa. It seems not fair for them.

Furthermore, the Information from the Tourism center says there are 38 tourists from India cancel the visit due to the new tariff of visa on arrival in Batam Indonesia. It is expected the government will give special regulation for the regency.
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