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Re: Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread
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Originally Posted by PervMonk View Post
Also online booking will be able to book 5he return dates but walk-in can't. Walk-ins only able to get exiting Singapore if you are in Singapore now or exiting batam if you are in Batam now.
We're going to Batam for the first time, appreciate if anyone can help with some basic questions.

1. Is the counter to buy the ferry return ticket BEFORE Indonesia immigration? According to the ferry operator, we can only buy the return ticket in Batam (travelling from Johor). My concern is that we cannot get into Batam without a return ticket.

2. Any recommendation on which Telcomsel or XL SIM card to get? We'll mostly use it for Grab and maybe Michat/Wechat.

3. What are the best shops in Batam Centre where I can buy a local SIM card? Is this before or after Indonesia immigration? If there aren't any in Batam Centre then are there any nearby shops you can recommend?

Any help will be much appreciated!