Batam opens before Bali on April 2021 together with Bintan and Riau Islands. These regions are well prepared to open doors for international tourists says Minister of tourism, Sandiaga Uno on Saturday March 20 th 2021. The tourist destination that will be opened in Batam is Nongsa, and Lagoi in Bintan. These two destinations are scheduled to open on April 21, while Bali in June or July. Based on president's order, the reopening of destinations for foreign tourists can be done gradually, with the requirement that the number of Covid-19 infection is under control. The number of coronavirus infection on Riau Islands has been reportedly low and stable; even the number of the virus transmission in Nongsa and Lagoi is reported to be zero.

Today, Sandiaga led a coordination meeting regarding the plan of opening the safety travel corridor in Nongsa and Lagoi. During the meeting, he iterated that the main thing that needs to be set is the knowledge of conducting strict and discipline health measures by wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands, as well as testing, tracing, and treatment; and finally vaccination.