All merchant vessels arriving in Fiji from international waters must:



• Notify FRCS via a licensed shipping agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival at a designated Port of Entry.

• Upon reaching the pilot station, contact your shipping agent to request port entry clearance from Port Control.

• Hoist the “Q” flag and keep it flying until cleared by the Ministry of Health, unless a radio pratique has been granted.

• The vessel master may request Port Control to coordinate with:

  • Port Health

  • Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (FRCS)

  • Ministry of Immigration (MOI)

  • Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF)


All crew and passengers must remain on board until clearance is granted by border control authorities.

Documents Required on Arrival:

• Clearance from last port
• Crew list and passenger list
• Stores list
• Tonnage declaration
• Crew declarations
• Completed arrival cards for disembarking individuals
• Valid passports
• Valid outbound airline tickets (if disembarking and flying out)

All yachts and small craft must:

• Submit an Advance Notification (Form C2C) at least 48 hours before arrival via email: yachtsreport@frcs.org.fj
• Fly the “Q” flag while awaiting clearance from Port Health.
• Obtain clearance from:
  • Ministry of Health (MOH)
  • FRCS
  • Ministry of Immigration (MOI)
  • Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF)

Documents Required on Arrival:

• Two copies of the completed Advance Notification/Inward Report (Form C2C)
• Completed arrival cards
• Valid passports
• Clearance from last port
• Record of the last 10 ports of call
• Valid outbound airline tickets (if disembarking and flying out)

Download the C2C form: Advance Notice of Arrival Form.

Yacht for pleasure cruising in Fiji

Super Yacht Operators

• The master must complete and sign a “Notice to Owner of Yachts Declaration” before clearance.

• Any disembarking crew must be reported to Customs with reasons for disembarkation.

• Carrying FJ$10,000 or more in currency (or equivalent) requires a Border Currency Report.

• All Customs forms must be fully completed. Incomplete forms may result in delays or penalties.

FRCS Working Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

After-hours Clearance Fees:

• Weekends & Public Holidays: FJ$60/hour (minimum 3 hours)
• Weekdays (after hours): FJ$50/hour

Each eligible passenger may bring in duty-free:

• 3L spirits or
• 4.5L wine or
• 4.5L beer
  AND
• 200 cigarettes or
• 200g cigars/tobacco or
• 1 e-cigarette with 200ml liquid

Plus, personal items up to FJ$2,000 in value.

Crew members are not eligible for duty-free landing allowance

Firearms must be declared in:

• C2C form (for yachts)
• Dangerous Goods form (for merchant vessels)
• Firearms will be detained by Fiji Police and held until departure.
• Arrange collection at least 48 hours before departure.
• The vessel owner/master/agent is responsible for all related costs.

Prohibited weapons include flick knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters, and disguised weapons.
For a full list of restricted and prohibited goods, visit:
FRCS Customs Laws & Regulations Click here.