Document Requirements
On arrival in Australia, all passengers and crew arriving by sea must have both a valid passport and a valid visa or entry authority to satisfy a clearance officer for immigration clearance.
The master of the vessel is expected to ensure that all persons onboard have correct travel documentation, are the rightful holders of that documentation and that the documentation is valid. Passengers are also required to complete an Incoming Passenger Card which is available from Customs.
Ships' crew are not required to complete an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC).
See: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
For documentation requirements:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Foreign Passengers
- Foreign Crew (Non-Military Ships)
- Military Crew
Penalties may apply if passengers/crew arrive without the required documentation.
See: Obligations and Liabilities