Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Batam Business Directory and Industrial Estates

Industrial estate in batam consists of three major industries including the electronics industry, heavy industry and shipbuilding industry.
The largest industry operating in Batam is the electronic and computer related industry such as components and parts, audio and video equipment, automotives part, printed circuit board (PCB) makers etc.
Some wellknown multinational companies wich are already operating in Batam include : ABB, Ciba Vission, Epson, Halliburton, Hydrill, Hyundai, Matsushita, McDermott, Nippon Steel, Dry Dock Worlds, Philips, Sanyo, Scheinder Manufacturing, Siemens, Sumitomo and Thomson Television.
There are some companies involved in heavy industry such as steel fabrication, pipe threading, oil exploration equipment, oil rigs fabrication, offshore jackets, and heavy equipment. In addition to that, there are also 41 shipyards industry for repair and shipbuilding in Batam. With adequate hazardous waste control, the chemical industry is also allowed. Among chemical industries that are now operating in Batam are fatty alcohol factory, paint producing factory, pipe coating, and chemical companies.
Here's the address of each industrial park in Batam :

Walakaka Industrial Park
Komp. Green Land Blok F6 No. 5 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 461807
Fax (62-778) 461807

Kara Industrial Park
Kara Industrial Park Blok C No. 1 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 461113
Fax (62-778) 461127

Cammo Industrial Park
Jl. Letjen Suprapto Cammo Industrial Park Blok A4 No. 3 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 462373
Fax (62-778) 462371

Tunas Industrial Estate
Komp. Bumi Indah Blok III No. 15-17 Nagoya
Tel. (62-778) 421239
Fax (62-778) 427143

Kabil Industrial Park
Jl. Hang Kesturi KM. 4 Kabil
Tel. (62-778) 711144
Fax (62-778) 711144

Taiwan International Industrial Estate
Jl. Hang Kesturi No. 1 Kabil
Tel. (62-778) 711029
Fax (62-778) 711044

Citra Buana Centre Industrial Park I & II
Komp. Citra Buana Building No. 1 Seraya-Nagoya
Tel. (62-778) 428500
Fax (62-778) 332500 Batamindo Industrial Estate
Wisma Batamindo Jl. Rasamala No. 1 Muka Kuning
Tel. (62-770) 611222
Fax (62-770) 611432

Panbil Industrial Estate
Jl. Ahmad Yani Lot 07 Muka Kuning
Tel. (62-778) 371024
Fax (62-778) 371024

Malindo Cipta Perkasa Industrial Park
Malindo Cipta Perkasa Industrial Park,Batu Ampar
Tel. (62-778) 412737
Fax (62-778) 411802

Bintang Industrial Park I & II
Jl. Majapahit Kav II Batu Ampar
Tel. (62-778) 459088
Fax (62-778) 459002

Indah Industrial Park I & II
Jl. Imam Bonjol Blok A No. 7 Komp. Sakura Ampan
Tel. (62-778) 458295
Fax (62-778) 457581

Latrade Industrial Park
Tanjung Uncang, Batam 29422
Tel. (62-778) 396888
Fax (62-778) 393217

Thursday, August 12, 2010

BATAM VISA on ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS

For all visitors traveling to Batam there are now Batam visa requirements (in effect since 2006). Tourist or visit visas can be obtained on arrival at all of the Batam Ferry Terminals for passport holders from the following countries:
Countries / Passports that do not require a visa are as follows:

* Brunei Darussalam
* Chile
* Hong Kong
* Macau
* Malaysia
* Morocco
* Peru
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Thailand
* Vietnam

Countries / Passports that require a Batam visa on arrival are as follows:
* Argentina
* Australia
* Austria
* Bahrain
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Bulgaria
* Cambodia
* Canada
* Cyprus
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* India
* Iran
* Ireland
* Italy
* Japan
* Kuwait
* Laos
* Liechtenstein
* Luxembourg
* Maldives
* Malta
* Mexico
* Monaco
* New Zealand
* Norway
* Oman
* Republic of China
* Poland
* Portugal
* Qatar
* Russia
* Saudi Arabia
* South Africa
* South Korea
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Suriname
* Taiwan
* Netherlands
* United Arab Emirates
* United Kingdom
* United States of America

Countries not listed above will have to apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy before arrival

Contact details for the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore are as follows

Indonesian Embassy Singapore
7 Chatsworth Road
Singapore 249761
Tel: (65) 6737 7422
Fax: (65) 6737 5037 / (65) 6235 5783
Office Hours: Mon – Thurs (8:30am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5.00pm)
Fri: (8:30am – 12:30, 2:30pm – 5:00pm)
Sat & Sun: (Closed)


Tentatively, visa on arrival charges are as follows

* USD $10 valid for 7 days and 6 nights only
* USD $25 valid for 7 to 30 days
* USD $20 per day for overstay


Passengers that require Visa On Arrival (VOA), please take note of the following Procedures:

* Before arriving at the designated airport or seaport, fill in the arrival/departure card. This card serves as visa application form
* Upon arrival at the destination, go to the bank counters available, pay the visa fee. Please prepare the exact amount in USD
* Proceed to the immigration checkpoint for clearance

Business or Work - Batam Visa Requirements
For those people that are traveling to Batam for business (such as meetings, etc) you will require a visa on arrival as per the list above.

Please note that a visa on arrival is not valid for any work or employment in Batam.

For those people traveling to Batam for work, whether it is for short or long term, you will need to apply for a visa on arrival and then change it to a work permit once you have arrived at your company of employment (if the company has not already pre-arranged a permit for you).

Your company should then be able to assist you with your visa / permit requirements. Please check with your employer before arriving in Batam

There are currently several visa options available, please check with the Indonesian Embassy to find out which will best suit your situation

Contact details for the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore are as follows

Indonesian Embassy Singapore
7 Chatsworth Road
Singapore 249761
Tel: (65) 6737 7422
Fax: (65) 6737 5037 / (65) 6235 5783
Office Hours: Mon – Thurs (8:30am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5.00pm)
Fri: (8:30am – 12:30, 2:30pm – 5:00pm)
Sat & Sun: (Closed)

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