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Passports, digital arrival cards and the small things people forget before crossing from Batam.
Cross-border trips from Batam are short, but your documents still need to be complete.
Passport
Valid for at least six months from departure with blank pages for immigration stamps.
Digital arrival cards
Singapore uses the SG Arrival Card and Malaysia uses the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). Both are submitted online before arrival, and our team can help.
For children
Children need their own passports. If travelling without one parent, bring a consent letter.
Other
Carry some Singapore dollars or ringgit, a type G plug adaptor, and keep a copy of your passport on your phone.
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