What is Advance Passenger Processing?

Advance Passenger Processing (APP) is an online system through which pre-arrival reports of shipping passengers and crew on cruise ships travelling to Australia are sent to the department and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) notifiying them of persons on their way to Australia. APP also allows shipping operators and agents to verify if persons onboard hold a valid visas or travel authority to enter Australia.

APP reporting has applied to all international cruise ship arrivals in Australia since January 2004.
See: Register for Advance Passenger Processing