Norfolk Island - Clearance
Pre-Arrival Procedures for Yachts
Australian Border Force (ABF) reporting requirements for Norfolk Island are the same as those for mainland Australia whereby all vessels are required to provide an Advance Notice of Arrival at a minimum of 96 hours prior to landfall.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) require all non-commercial vessels arriving in an Australian territory to submit an electronic pre-arrival report (PAR) using the web-based portal. This must be done 90 days to 12 hours before arriving in Australian territory.
See the main Australia/Formalities page for details.
General Procedures for Norfolk Island
All international smallcraft arriving into Norfolk Island are required to report when entering within the Port Limits on VHF Channel 16. Australian Border Force monitor VHF Channel 16 during business hours only.
No one must land until clearance has been granted.
As soon as practicable after arriving, the captain or master should contact the ABF Norfolk Island office who will make arrangements for a time and location to undertake the clearance formalities. The prevailing weather and sea conditions may impact on when and how this can occur – either Cascade (north side) or Kingston (south side) jetties.
Domestic Cruising:
Vessels intending to depart from an Australian mainland port to Norfolk Island must obtain a Customs clearance from the Australian Border Force (ABF). Although such movement of crew and passengers is considered domestic travel, customs controls remain in place over all goods (including the vessel).
Leaving Norfolk Island
Vessels that have arrived at Norfolk Island from an overseas port and intend to travel on to an Australian mainland port must request a Customs clearance from the ABF prior to departing. Clearances will only be given to proceed directly to another Australian Port of Entry where a further clearance will be undertaken on arrival.
Last updated: August 2024
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