customs.gov.nf : Clearance Norfolk Island

Organization : Norfolk Island Customs Website
Type of Facility : Customs Clearance
Country: Norfolk Island

Website : http://www.customs.gov.nf/NLK_Customs_vessels.htm

Customs Clearance :

Information for Ships, Small Vessels and Yachts:
Small Craft & Yachts – If you are you looking for shelter or a place to rest-up after a long journey at sea? you need to stock up on food, water, or call family members to tell them where you are or if you just want to visit Norfolk Island… you are welcome…. you do need to however comply with Customs and Immigration policies.

Related : Immigration Information Apply For Norfolk Island Residency : www.statusin.org/8531.html

What will you need to clear Customs : Advice to the Skipper, Captain
** The small craft report form is required on arrival at Norfolk Island. Click on the following link to obtain a copy – Small Craft Report Form
** You will need a signed and stamped Customs General Declaration from the previous port of departure. (We will issue you with a new Customs General Declaration for your next port of call.)
** Passengers and crew will need to have a valid passport and in some cases may need to have a visa which is valid into Australia. See Advice to Travellers
** You will need to make contact with Customs to arrange a time and place to effect clearance* – Initial contact with Customs on arrival at Norfolk Island can be made on Channel 16VHF (call sign Norfolk Island Customs). Note that Norfolk Island Customs keeps a listening watch during normal working hours. Any calls after hours may not be answered by a Customs Officer.

Note:
It is an offence to allow any person to board or disembark or to load or unload cargo without a Customs Clearance.

Charges for Out of Hours :
Charges occur when Customs clearance is requested outside of Customs normal working hours. See About Norfolk Island Customs. It is preferred that payment of out of hours charges be made in Australian Dollars. Extra bank service charges occur should you wish to pay in any foreign currency. An Automatic Teller Machine is available on the Island

Warning:
Norfolk Island is surrounded by open waters and does not have a harbour anchorage. Landing at Norfolk Island can be very difficult and dangerous at times. It is advisable that when at Norfolk Island, you always leave a competent crew member on board and never leave the vessel unattended – seas can change very rapidly. (It would be advisable to obtain a chart of Norfolk Island (AUS 609) before arrival).

Concessions:
Your personal concessions allows you to bring into Norfolk Island free of duty the following:
** Goods obtained overseas with a total combined value of not more than A$900 (A$450 for passengers under 18. (Do not count clothing, toiletries and jewellery intended for your own personal use and not for gift, sale or exchange) and, if you are 18 years of age or over, you are entitled to;
** 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages for each passenger: and,
** 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco products

Goods that do not form part of the passenger concession:
** commercial samples,
** goods for commercial use,
** goods that may be of a commercial quantity,
** gifts or goods carried on behalf of other persons not travelling on the same flight,

Note:
If you are uncertain ask a Customs Officer before submitting your arrival card or for further details contact Norfolk Island Customs direct.

Prohibited Items:
As with any border protection, certain items are prohibited. Most prohibited items are prohibited because of the impact it could have if allowed to be imported into the country. One single selfish act of smuggling could lead to the devastation of Norfolk Island as a tourist destination. Your assistance to preserve this destination would be appreciated.

Norfolk Island can boast that it is relatively pest free and crime free. The importation of certain goods such illicit drugs or plant material that may contain disease can have an impact on the lifestyle and freedom that Norfolk Island enjoys. We ask that any person travelling to Norfolk Island respect what we have and take into account the need to impose restrictions on certain items.

For example some items, which are prohibited, are:
** Foodstuffs – such as fresh fruit, vegetables, salads
** Meats – Such as pork or poultry from New Zealand
** Plants – Such as live plants, seeds (some seeds are acceptable, but are subject to certain requirements).

For further information on the above please contact Health & Quarantine