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Entering & Departing

Under Customs law here in Fiji, it is a requirement that the Master of the vessel gives a minimum of 48 hours notification to Customs prior to arrival in Fiji. It is also necessary to provide this same 48 hour notice period to Ports Authority, Department of Immigration, Health and Biosecurity.

 

We have many reputable and experienced Yacht and Super Yacht Agents in Fiji who will navigate the way through the formalities of cruising to and around the country on your behalf. If however, you have chosen not to use such a service, you will need to read through all of the clearance information listed below, or in the white pages of your copy of ‘A Mariners Guide to FIJI Shores & Marinas‘

    • Immigration Guidelines for Yachting Visitors to Fiji
    • List of Countries That Do Not Require a Visa to Enter Fiji
    • Health Quarantine for Yachts Entering Fiji
    • Biosecurity Information for Yachts Entering Fiji
    • Customs and Taxation Information for Yachting Visitors to Fiji
    • Ports Authority of Fiji

You can download some of the necessary clearance paperwork here to complete  prior to arrival.

Ports of Entry

Regulations for Immigration stipulate that you must be cleared within 24 hours of arrival into Fiji waters. All yachts and small crafts arriving into Fiji from overseas must first report to a Customs Port of Entry. All yachts and small crafts arriving into Fiji from overseas must first report to a Customs Port of Entry. The Ports of Entry, through which you must arrive, are located in Port Denarau Marina, Lautoka, Vuda Marina (by advance appointment only), Suva, Savusavu, Levuka and Rotuma.

Q Flag

Upon reaching pilot station, you will need to contact Port Control and request for entry into port. In the meantime, you must hoist and fly the “Q” flag on the mast until cleared by Health or unless you have received a radio pratique from Health. Also, you can request assistance from Port Control to contact Port Health, Customs and, Agriculture Quarantine for Clearance upon arrival. Visit frcs.org.fj for further information.

Forms can also be downloaded and completed Here.

Cruising Permits

You are required to obtain a Cruising Permit for Fiji from the iTaukei Affairs Board. Whether you decide to make the trip to the iTaukei offices in Lautoka or Suva yourself, or contract an agent to do this for you, the purpose of this permit is to allow bona fide visiting yachts to cruise around the Fiji Islands.

Departing Fiji by Yacht

You must advise Customs at least 24 hours prior to your expected departure and then berth your yacht in a port of entry/exit.
You are required by officials to sail your yacht to the Port where you wish to apply for departure clearance. The Department of Immigration  also requires prior notice so that they are ready to authorize your departure and once cleared, it is expected that you will depart the port immediately.

    • Information for Those Intending to Depart Fiji by Yacht
    • Duty Free Bunkering in Fiji

Maritime Surveillance in Fiji

While at sea, the RFMF Naval division is responsible for maritime surveillance and represents the border control agencies.

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