| Page updated December 1 2011 |
Australia's Visas and Immigration Information |
Australian Customs, Quarantine and Visa Regulations
If your yacht is not already in Australia please note that any crew members who are not Australian citizens must have a visa to enter Australia, for all visa information please check with an Australian Consulate before arriving in Australia, penalties for not complying with Australia's Immigration laws are both severe and expensive.
For on line visa information go to the Australian Government Visa Application
For yachts not yet in Australia go to the Australian Customs web site for Australian Customs and Immigration information and also please see the
Australian Quarantine Service web site for all Australian Quarantine information concerning yachts arriving in Australia. |
Indonesia's Cruising Permit (CAIT), Visa and Immigration Regulations |
1. General Information
All foreign yachts must to have a valid Cruising Application for Indonesian Territory (CAIT) while in Indonesian waters. The CAIT should not be confused with a Surat Izin Berlayar (SIB) which is a port clearance that is sometimes issued for larger vessels traveling from one Indonesian port to another.
Your CAIT is arranged for you by Sail Indonesia and will be given to yacht captains on the day you clear Australian Customs in Darwin. |
2. Your CAIT
The CAIT is a permit for your yacht to enter Indonesia, it is issued by the Indonesian Government in Jakarta and takes around 4 weeks to process after the application is made, the CAIT is for the yacht only and is is valid ONLY for the fixed period of three months from the date of your arrival in Indonesia during the last week of July. |
Your CAIT details cannot be changed after the application is sent to be processed in Jakarta and your CAIT is NOT extendible or transferable and it is NOT a VISA for either the captain or crew, however it is an Indonesian Government regulation that every person on your yacht is listed on your CAIT. If you do arrive in Indonesia with additional crew on board who are not listed on your CAIT it may lead to delays and extra "expenses" and again when you arrive in other ports throughout Indonesia. Sail Indonesia is not able to offer you any formal assistance if this should happen. |
3. Yacht Registration Certificate
All yachts must have a current National Registration Certificate to obtain an outgoing Australian Customs Clearance in Darwin.
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4. Your Indonesian Cruising Permit (CAIT) and your route though Indonesia
So we can apply for your CAIT you will need to tell us your intended route through Indonesia including the approximate date you expect to arrive at each major port or large island, exact dates are not necessary. You can send us these details with your entry form and please remember that you MUST list all major ports and large islands that you intend to visit. |
You do not need to join all our scheduled events, after you have entered Indonesia at your first port you can then make your own way through Indonesia and simply join our events that suit your schedule. |
It is NOT necessary to include small islands or small towns. All that is needed is for you to mention the large islands and large ports you wish to visit and the approximate date of arrival. Your date of arrival at each destination is not critical a week early or late will not be a problem. However if you visit a large town or a large port that is not listed on your CAIT it may become "expensive" and may cause you delays. |
When you receive your entry form it will have a suggested cruising route and if you choose to use it will allow you to cruise anywhere in Indonesia west of Kupang through to Batam just south of Singapore. If you require specific information on where to cruise in Indonesia just email us and we will be happy to help you. |
5. Your Indonesian Cruising Permit, CAIT and Crew Details
In accordance with the Indonesian Government Immigration Regulations every person on your yacht and their passport details MUST be listed on your yacht's CAIT.
Your CAIT is an official Indonesian Government Document and takes around 4 weeks to process in Jakarta and once the application is lodged in Jakarta it cannot be changed, so please be sure when you enter your crew list is complete.
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It is allowed for new crew members plan to fly in to Indonesia and join your yacht then leave while your yacht is still in Indonesia. For this situation please include them as normal crew with your entry and please include all their details and passport scans with your entry. If you are not sure if some crew members will be joining your yacht for the rally or part of the rally again please include their details and passport scans with your entry. |
When you have crew members who plan to fly in to Indonesia to join your yacht make sure in advance that they can obtain the correct visa for their entry into Indonesia for their visit with you. If you have crew members listed on your CAIT who are not on your yacht it will not be a problem. |
If you have crew on your yacht who are not listed on your CAIT you may be asked to make "extra payments" to port and immigration officials and this may cause you delays. Sail Indonesia may not be able to assist if this is the case. |
6. Your Visas for Indonesia
Please Note that some nationalities are are not be permitted to enter Indonesia.
You will need to apply yourself at an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate for your Visas and any costs for these Visas are not included in your entry fee, please note that it is a Indonesian Government regulation that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Indonesia. |
You may given confusing advice regarding obtaining an Indonesian Visa if you contact Indonesian Embassies or Consulates other than the Indonesian Consulate's Visa section in Darwin as most visitors in Indonesia arrive by air. Our rally is arranged for yachts that will depart from Darwin and it will be best to wait until you arrive in Darwin to make all your visa arrangements as the staff there are very familiar with the regulations and process for visitors arriving in Indonesia by sea.
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For the most up to date information regarding Indonesian Visas and Indonesian Immigration Regulations you should check with the Indonesian Consulate Visa Staff in Darwin before you leave for Indonesia. |
There are 3 types of Indonesian Visa available for your visit to Indonesia. |
Thirty Day Visa Free |
This Visa is available for 30 day visit to citizens of Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, Malaysia,
Morocco, Philippines, Singapore Thailand and Vietnam. |
A Thirty Day Visa on Arrival |
The following list of nationalities can obtain a 30 day "Visa on Arrival" Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Maldives, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States of America. Please check with any Indonesian Embassy or Consulate as this list may be changed from time to time. |
A 30 day Visa On Arrival costing $25 USD is available in Kupang but it is a time consuming process. Most importantly a Visa on Arrival is not extendible and if you overstay the 30 day period you will be fined $25 per day by Immigration for each day you have overstayed as you exit the country. |
If you enter Indonesia using the Visa on Arrival option, after you leave the country having used that visa you must wait 60 days before you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival a second time, so to ensure you have the flexibility to tour the country at your leisure it is recommended that you obtain a Social Visa before you leave Darwin.
If your nationality is not listed as eligible for "Visa Free Entry" or for a "Visa on Arrival" or if you wish to stay in Indonesia longer than 30 days then you must purchase a "Social Visa" from the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin at a cost of $60 AUD before you leave for Indonesia. |
A Sixty Day Social Visa |
It is best to have a 60 day Social Visa as it makes your entry into Indonesia much easier and it gives you the ability to stay in Indonesia (with one extension) for the 3 month period of your CAIT.
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You must apply for your Indonesian Social Visa before you arrive in Indonesia and you will need to have a Visa Sponsor Letter. When you arrive in Darwin the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin will already have your Sponsor Sponsor Letter from D.K.P. in Jakarta to enable them issue a Social Visa to you and please be advised that each visa will cost $60 AUD and take 4 working days to process your visa. |
Your Social Visa is for a stay of up to 6 months, however it is validated for only 60 days when you first arrive in Indonesia and must be extended for additional 60 day periods at a time, the renewal must be commenced at least 5 days prior to the expiration of the previous period. There are charges for this of around $50 per passport.
Remember if you intend stay in Indonesia for longer than 30 days you must purchase a "Social Visa" In Darwin prior to departure.
Indonesia's Immigration Regulations for Visas are changed from time to time and for the latest regulations click here which will take you to the Visa Information section of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra Australia. |
7. The Indonesian Consulate in Darwin is located at 18 Harry Chan Avenue in Darwin, Telephone number +61 8 89430200 or Fax +61 8 89412709.
For the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin web site click here and c lick download f or your Indonesian Social Visa application form. If you plan to apply for your Social Visa in Darwin do not use the Indonesia Visa Application from other Indonesian Consulates as you must use the form from their office.
Their email is kridrw@indoconsdarwin.org.au and again all questions regarding Indonesian Visas regulation and up to date Indonesian Immigration Regulations should be checked with their visa staff before you leave Darwin.
If you are going to be late into Darwin you can download the Social Visa Application Form and then send it to the Indonesian Consulate for processing. |
All care has been taken in the preparation of this page, it contains the best information available to us at any time, however in Indonesia the situation and regulations sometimes change without notice. We do our best to keep informed of the latest information and we update this web site with any changes on a regular basis however for these reasons no guarantee of the accuracy of any information mentioned on our web site can be given by Sail Indonesia. |
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