Movements International Fiji: Elevating Ship Agency Services

Arrival and Clearance of Merchant Vessels

All vessels arriving in Fiji from overseas port and international waters must first report to Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) at the Port of Entry through a shipping agent.  The arrival notification needs to be submitted 48 hours prior.

Upon reaching pilot station, you will need to contact the appointed shipping agent to request port entry from Port Control. In the meantime, you must hoist and fly the “Q flag” until cleared by Ministry of Health or unless you have received a radio pratique from Health. Also, the master of the vessel can request assistance from Port Control to contact Port Health, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), Ministry of Immigration (MOI) and Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) for Clearance upon arrival.

You will be met with officials from Border Control such as Port Health, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity on arrival and must remain on board until the yacht has been granted clearance.

The following documents must be presented on arrival:

• Completed “Inward report” (including 2 copies of crew and passenger’s lists)
  
• Completed “Arrival card”
  
• Valid passports
  
• Clearance from last port
  
• Valid outward airline ticket if crew/passenger is disembarking at port of entry and leaving the country through air transportation.

Arrival and Clearance of Yachts and small crafts into Fiji

All yachts and small crafts entering Fiji must obtain arrival clearance from Ministry of Health [MOH], Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), Ministry of Immigration (MOI) and Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF). The arrival notification (C2C) needs to be submitted 48 hours prior to arrival via email: yachtsreport@frcs.org.fj

The following documents must be presented on arrival:

• Completed “Advance Notification/Inward Report for Yachts/Small Craft Form C2C x 2 Copies
  
• Completed “Arrival card”
  
• Valid passports
  
• Clearance from last port
  
• Last 10 port of call
  
• Valid outward airline ticket if crew/passenger is disembarking at port of entry and leaving the country through air transportation.
  

Yacht for pleasure cruising in Fiji

Super Yacht Operators

You will need to inform Customs of any disembarking crew and reasons for disembarking. The master will also be asked to complete and sign a “Notice to Owner of Yachts Declaration” before your inward clearance is granted. You will need to read and understand the contents of the Notice to Yacht Owners as any breach of any conditions may warrant heavy penalties.

If you are carrying any currency and its combined value is equivalent to FJD$10,000.00, you will be required to fill in the “Border Currency Report” as prescribed in Border Currency Reporting Act.

Note* All fields on all Customs forms/documents are “MANDATORY”. Non – compliance in completion of forms/documents will result in unnecessary delays in clearance and/or penalty.

The Advance Notification for yachts and small craft can be downloaded from the following web link: Click here

Charges and Customs Duty

There are Customs Charges and Duties that are payable depending on the nature of the goods and time of clearance. Below are some charges and duty that could be levied upon arrival:

FRCS Special Attendance Fee

FRCS working hours is from 0800hrs to 1630hrs for Monday to Thursday and 0800hrs to 1600hrs for Friday. However further charges will be anticipated when attendance is requested after normal work hours prescribed under the customs law.

• Any Clearance done between 1700hrs  and before 0800hrs (Monday-Thursday) – FJD$50.00/hour
  
• Any Clearance done between 1600hrs and 0800hrs (Friday) – FJD$50.00/hour
  
• Any Clearance done on Weekends and Public Holidays – FJD$60 per hour with (minimum 3 hrs)
  
• Any Clearance done between 2000hrs and 0600hrs on weekdays – FJD$60.00 per hour with (minimum 3hrs)
  

Crew and Passenger Allowances 

All passengers above the age of 18 years will be allowed normal passenger landing duty free allowance of the following:

•  3 ltrs of Spirit or
  
• 4.5ltrs of Wine or
  
• 4.5ltrs of Beer, and
  
•  200g of Cigarettes
  
• 200g cigar or
  
• 200g tobacco, or
  
• One Piece Electronic Cigarette Vape with Refill of 200ml liquid.
  

(Any combination of the above provided that it does not exceed the equivalent quantity under liquor, wine and beer, cigarette, cigar and tobacco).

Any other personal belonging up to a value of FJD$2,000.00

Any excess to the above allowance will be subject to import duty or being detained by Customs.

Note: Crews are not eligible for landing duty free allowance.

Firearms and Ammunitions

The importation of firearms is restricted and must be declared in the C2C form.

Firearms onboard will be detained and placed for safekeeping by the Fiji Police who will hold them until the vessel’s departure. Collection times for arms should be arranged with Police at least 48 hours before departure time.

The master/owner of the vessel will be responsible of all the expenses incurred during the process.

The importation of weapons such as flick knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters and any weapon designed to give the appearance of another article is prohibited. 

Movement International Fiji is committed to providing comprehensive and efficient ship agency services tailored to the evolving needs of the maritime industry. As vessel traffic in Fiji and the region continues to grow in frequency, size, and complexity, we have expanded our Ships Agency Division to offer a wider range of solutions for ship owners, cruise liners, fishing vessels, and super/pleasure yachts.