Advance notice via Advance Passenger Processing (APP) / National Arrival Border (NAB) system. Notify Customs and MPI at least 24–96 hours before arrival.

Hoist the yellow Q flag on arrival; keep flying until MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) biosecurity and Customs clearance is granted. No one ashore until cleared.

Most nationalities need a NZeTA (NZ Electronic Travel Authority) or visa. Visa-free nationals still require an NZeTA before travel. Check your nationality on the Immigration NZ website.

Official ports of entry for yachts include Opua, Whangarei (Marsden Point), Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Picton. Clearance only at designated ports.

Very strict biosecurity. Declare ALL food, plant, and animal products. Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, honey, seeds, and used outdoor equipment (dive gear, boots) are high-risk. MPI may inspect, seize, or treat items. Hull fouling and hull cleaning rules apply.

No customs clearance fee for most recreational yachts; MPI inspection charges may apply. Port and marina fees vary by location.

Submit an Advance Arrival Report via the Australian Border Force (ABF) online portal at least 96 hours (4 days) before arrival. Also notify via the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS).

Hoist the Q flag; keep flying until Australian Border Force (ABF) and biosecurity officers clear the vessel. Crew must remain on board until granted pratique.

All crew need a valid visa. Most nationalities use ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) or eVisitor. Some require a Visitor visa (subclass 600). Apply before departure.

First landing must be at a designated first port of entry (e.g. Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Darwin, Fremantle, Gold Coast, Bundaberg). Yachts must clear at an approved port before proceeding elsewhere.

Extremely strict biosecurity (DAFF / Department of Agriculture). Declare all food, plant, animal, and wooden items. Fresh produce, meat, honey, seeds, and soil are prohibited or restricted. Hull fouling risk assessment applies; heavily fouled vessels may be denied entry or required to clean.

No charge for customs clearance; biosecurity inspection fees may apply. Coast Guard and port dues vary.

Notify Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (FRCS) and Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) at least 24 hours before arrival via VHF or email to the port of entry.

Hoist Q flag; maintain until Customs and Biosecurity clearance. Crew stay on board until pratique granted.

Visa-free for most nationalities for up to 4 months (recreational). Passports valid 6+ months. Onward/return ticket required.

Designated ports of entry: Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu, Levuka, Denarau. Yachts must clear at one of these before cruising elsewhere.

Declare fresh food, meat, honey, plants, and animal products. BAF may inspect and seize restricted items. Fresh provisions often surrendered or sealed.

Cruising permit fee, bond, and various clearance fees apply. Checkout clearance required before departure.

Email or radio Customs (Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue) at least 24 hours before arrival. Provide ETA, crew list, and last port.

Hoist Q flag on entering territorial waters; keep flying until Customs and Biosecurity officers clear the vessel.

Visa-free for most nationalities for up to 30 days (extendable). Passports valid 6+ months. Onward ticket required.

Ports of entry: Port Vila, Luganville (Santo), Lenakel. Yachts must clear at one of these before cruising other islands.

Declare fresh food, meat, honey, and plants. Biosecurity may inspect and restrict. Some islands have additional local entry permits.

Customs clearance fee, cruising permit, and conservation/environment fees apply. Departure fee may apply.

Notify Customs (Douane) via the local port authority or email at least 24 hours before arrival. French regulations apply.

Hoist Q flag on arrival; keep flying until Customs grants clearance. Maintain until pratique.

French Overseas Territory — Schengen/short-stay visa rules apply. Visa-free for many nationalities for up to 90 days. EU nationals free. Some non-EU nationals need a visa issued by France.

Ports of entry: Nouméa (Port Moselle / Port du Sud), Koumac, Hienghène. Must clear at an official port of entry first.

French/EU biosecurity rules. Declare fresh food, animal products, and plants. Fresh provisions may be surrendered. Strict on weapons and medications.

Port dues, customs clearance, and cruising permit fees apply. Some fees for the Southern Lagoon protected area.

Notify French Polynesian Customs (Douanes) and Gendarmerie Maritime at least 24 hours before arrival. Provide crew list, vessel, and last port details.

Hoist Q flag on arrival in territorial waters; keep flying until Customs grants clearance.

French Overseas Collectivity — short-stay visa-free for many nationalities (up to 90 days). EU nationals free. Non-EU nationals subject to Schengen visa rules; some require a visa issued by France in advance.

Ports of entry: Papeete (Tahiti), Raiatea, Bora Bora, Nuku Hiva (Marquesas), Rikitea (Gambier). Must clear at a designated port of entry first.

French/EU biosecurity. Declare fresh food, animal products, plants, and honey. Fresh provisions may be surrendered. Strict on firearms and medications.

Cruising permit (autorisation de séjour) for up to 3 years. Port and quarantine fees vary by island.

File an Advance Notice of Arrival via the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) system. Yachts arriving from foreign must notify CBP at least 96 hours (4 days) before arrival via the CBP ROAM app or local port.

Hoist Q flag on arrival; keep flying until CBP grants clearance. All crew remain aboard until boarded or cleared by CBP.

Visa required for many nationalities. B1/B2 visitor visa or ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) for eligible nationalities. All crew must have valid entry documents; crew on pleasure vessels may use a B1 visa with crew letter.

Designated CBP ports of entry only (e.g. San Diego, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Honolulu, Seattle, Annapolis). Must clear at an approved port of entry; cannot anchor elsewhere first.

Declare all food, plant, and animal products. USDA and CBP enforce strict agricultural rules. Fresh produce, meat, and some packaged foods may be restricted. No alcohol/tobacco limits issues but must declare.

CBP user fee and cruising license (if applicable) may apply. Some ports charge for inspection. State-specific taxes and use tax may apply.

Most Caribbean nations require advance notice (12–24 hours) via VHF or email to the port of entry. Use SailClear (online pre-arrival) for many nations (e.g. Antigua, Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent, Dominica).

Hoist Q flag on arrival; keep flying until Customs and Immigration clearance. Crew remain aboard until cleared.

Varies widely. Many islands visa-free for up to 30–90 days. Some require e-visas or visas on arrival. Onward ticket and proof of funds often required. Each island nation has separate rules.

Each nation has designated ports of entry (e.g. Antigua: Jolly Harbour, Nelson's Dockyard, St John's; Grenada: Prickly Bay, St George's; St Lucia: Rodney Bay, Castries; St Vincent: Blue Lagoon, Kingstown; Dominica: Roseau, Portsmouth).

Varies. Declare fresh food and animal products. Many islands restrict fresh produce, meat, and plants. Some require a health declaration. Biosecurity less strict than NZ/AUS but still enforced.

Clearance fees, cruising permits, and departure fees vary widely per nation. Some charge per person or per foot of vessel length.

Most Mediterranean nations require advance notice via local port authority or email. EU nations use the EU Arrival/Departure declaration system; some require pre-arrival forms (e.g. France, Italy, Spain).

Hoist Q flag on arrival; keep flying until Customs grants clearance. Some EU nations do not require Q for arrivals from another EU port.

Schengen Area (most of EU) — 90 days visa-free in any 180-day period for eligible nationalities. Non-Schengen (e.g. Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece outside Schengen) have separate visa rules. EU nationals free.

Each nation has designated ports of entry. In Schengen, no formal border control between Schengen ports but Customs still applies. Non-Schengen nations (Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania) require full clearance at a designated port of entry.

EU biosecurity rules for EU nations. Declare fresh food, animal products, and plants. Non-EU nations may have stricter rules. Medications and firearms tightly controlled.

EU cruising taxes and light dues vary by nation. Non-EU nations (Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro) charge cruising permit, vignette, or vignette fees. VAT (IVA) may apply on vessels imported to EU.