THE SMILING HILL team have prepared a comprehensive and useful summary of key information about Batam Island and Indonesia in the form of an FAQ aimed particularly at first-time visitors.

It brings together key elements of much of the information provided in more detail throughout this site, especially regarding travelling to Batam, visa issues, currency exchange, health and security, communications, electricity voltages and other typical concerns.

It is in an easily printable PDF format and is periodically updated. To download and view then please click the button below. We recommend that prospective first-time visitors download the document and carry it with them on their laptop or as a hard copy.

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Our FAQ is THE essential travel guide for first-time visitors

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