FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Visiting Yachts & Vessels

1) Where do I have to go to enter my yacht if I am coming to Fiji?

You can enter at any of the following sea ports of entry:

  • Suva
  • Lautoka
  • Savusavu
  • Levuka

2) What authorities do I have to see in Fiji upon my arrival?

You have to see Ministry of Health, Customs Department, Ministry of Agriculture (Quarantine Dept), and Immigration.

3) What are the papers that I have to submit to Fiji Customs?

Papers that are to be submitted are:

  • Clearance from last port of call
  • Inward Report C2
  • Store List C11
  • Passenger List C10
  • Parcel List C4
  • Crew List
  • Crew Declaration List C12
  • List of Dangerous Drugs
  • List of Arms and Ammunition
  • Declaration of Nett and unregistered tonnage and maximum draft on arrival
  • Declaration of explosive on Board (Form D)

4) What is the procedure of high dutiable stores which I have in my yacht?

High dutiable stores example: liquor, cigarettes, tobacco.

Procedure: Once you arrive at the port of entry, Customs will seal all your high dutiable goods on board or it will be detained and brought to our warehouse for safe keeping. Once you are finally departing, Customs will place the dutiable goods on board.


5) I am carrying arms and ammunitions on my yacht. What authorities do I have to see upon my arrival in Fiji?

You have to declare to Customs upon your arrival which will be detained and handed over to the police for safe keeping.


6) How will I obtain my arms and ammunitions from police when I finally want to depart from Fiji?

You have to give Customs 24 hours notice for your departure so that, necessary arrangements can be made by Fiji Police to place them on board.


7) What is the procedure of bringing animals and birds on my yacht?

Animals and birds should be caged until seen and cleared by Quarantine Department of Fiji.


8) When I finally leave Fiji with my yacht, what do I have to do?

You are required to obtain Out ward Clearance from Fiji Customs at the port of entry.


9) What if I have some problem with my yacht and cannot leave the port?

Inform Ccustoms within 24 hours from the time of your clearance.


10) Do I have to obtain another clearance for my departure?

Yes.