| Page last updated February 3 2010 |
Australia's Visas and Immigration Information |
Australian Customs, Quarantine and Visa Regulations
If your yacht is not already in Australia please note that all 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 Australian Customs for Australian Customs information and also please see the
Australian Quarantine Service web site for all Australian Quarantine information. |
Indonesia's Visas, Immigration and Cruising Permit (CAIT) Information |
1. General Information
All yachts are required 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 yachts traveling from one Indonesian port to another.
The cost for your CAIT is included in your entry fee and is obtained for you by Sail Indonesia and will be given to skippers as you clear Australian Customs in Darwin. |
2. YOUR CAIT
This is a permit for your yacht to enter Indonesia and is issued by the Indonesian Government Department of Sea Communications, it 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 it is sent to be processed in Jakarta and is NOT extendible or transferableand it is NOT a VISA for either the captain or crew, however it is an Indonesian Government regulation that everybody 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.
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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 selecting your route though Indonesia
So we can apply for your CAIT you should let us know 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 or Ambon 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. Crew Details for your CAIT
In accordance with the Indonesian Government Immigration Regulations every person on your yacht and their passport details MUST be listed on the yacht's CAIT. Your CAIT is an official Indonesian Government Document and takes 5-6 weeks to process in Jakarta and once the application is lodged in Jakarta it cannot be changed, so make sure that when you enter your crew list is complete.
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If you are not sure if some crew members will be able to join the yacht during your time in Indonesia or additional crew members may plan to fly in and join your yacht then leave while your yacht is still in Indonesia please include their passport scans with your entry.
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If 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 Indonesian Visa
It is a Government regulation that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Indonesia. You will need to apply personally to an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate for any Visas and the costs for your Visas are not included in your entry fee. |
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 to Indonesia arrive by air. It is best to wait until you arrive in Darwin to make all your visa arrangements as the staff there are very familiar with the regulations for visitors arriving by sea.
Please Note that some nationalities are not permitted to enter Indonesia. |
All matters regarding Indonesian Visas regulations and up to date Indonesian Immigration Regulations should be checked with the Indonesian Consulate Visa Staff in Darwin before you leave for Indonesia. |
For our Rally there are 4 types of Indonesian Visa available for you.
1 Visa Free
2 The Seven day Visa on Arrival.
3 The Thirty Day Visa on Arrival.
4 Social Visa to be purchased in Darwin before you leave for Indonesia $60 AUD
Nationals from some countries do not require a Visa for a 7 or 30 day visit to Indonesia.
The following list of nationalities may be able obtain a 7 or 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 7 day Visa on Arrival costing $10 USD and a 30 day Visa On Arrival costing $25 USD are available in Kupang and Ambon. Most importantly the Visa on Arrival is not extendible and if you overstay the valid period of either 7 or 30 days you will be fined $25 USD per day fine as you exit the country.
If you enter Indonesia using the Visa on Arrival facility, after you leave the country having used that visa you must wait 60 days before you are eligible for a visa again, 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 AUS before you leave and please remember this visa takes 4 working days to process. You will need a "Sponsor Letter" in order to apply for your Social Visa and this is provided by the organising committee and will be sent directly on your behalf to the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin.
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7. Your Indonesian Social Visa
To receive a Social Visa for Indonesia you will need a Sponsor Letter, the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin will have this Sponsor Letter from YCBI to authorize them issue a Social Visa to you and please be advised that it will take 4 working days to process your visa.
A Social Visa is for a period of up to 6 months, however it is enabled for only 60 days when you first arrive in Indonesia and must be extended for additional 60 day periods at a time, a least 5 days prior to the expiration of the previous period. There are charges for this of around $50 US per extension.
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.
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8. 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, Click download f or an Indonesian Social Visa application form from the Darwin Indonesian Consulate web site. Do not use the Indonesia Visa Application form from other Consulates if you are applying in Darwin as you must use their form.
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. |
DISCLAIMER
While every care has been taken in the preparation of the information on this web site there is no guarantee of accuracy of information is given by the Organisers. |
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