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TRINITY20 says:

August 1, 2023 at 11:25 AM

We asked as requested customs in advance with the form for permession to enter Suwarrow and it was denied without a reason. Two weeks earlier a friend of us sailed directy to Suwarrow and had no problems to clear in and out with the park ranger without the pre-permission of cutoms.

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Sue Richards says:

August 2, 2023 at 10:02 AM

Thank you for this feedback, however, Suwarrow Island is NOT a nominated Customs Port of Entry and authorization to go there MUST be obtained from the Controller of Customs in advance. Failure to arrive without authorization is a criminal offense punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding $100. Customs officers may also elect to detain/seize your craft pending prosecution. As far as Noonsite is aware the rules have not changed, however, we are seeking an official response from the Controller of Customs.

timdchapman says:

June 21, 2019 at 1:29 AM

The correct link for the customs form for permission to visit Suwarrow is http://www.mfem.gov.ck/images/Form_27_-_Cook_Island_Border_Agencies_application_for_marine_craft_to_arrive_at_or_depart_from_a_place_outside_of_a_designated_Customs_Port.pdf

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Data Entry2 says:

May 30, 2015 at 1:52 AM

Please note that we undertook a rat eradication exercise on Suwarrow 2 years ago, with help from the Critical Ecosystem Protection Fund and the European Union. We ask all yachts to be very vigilant that they do not bring any rats or mice to Suwarrow.

This is a very important bird breeding ground for the Pacific Islands, and we need to keep it rat-free. We also ask that boats are sprayed for other invasives, such as fire ants, or anything else that could destroy our paradise!

If you have any suggestions about how to spread this message out to all yachts that visit Suwarrow, please let us know at info@tiscookislands.org (Te Ipukarea Society, Birdlife International partner in the Cook Islands)

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Data Entry2 says:

September 30, 2014 at 9:05 AM

Lisa was in Suwarrow in August 2014 – her blog has some useful info: http://lisadorenfest.com/2014/09/17/suwarrow/

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Suwarrow - Update History

Sep 14, 2025

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September 2025: Suwarrow Island clearance information update from Cook Islands Customs Authorities.
May 2025: Suwarrow Island clearance information updated from Cook Islands Customs Authorities.
October 2024: Clearance information updated from Cook Islands Customs Authorities.
July 2024: Information checked and updated from Cook Islands Biosecurity website.
July 2023: Updated link to Intending Arrival or Departure Form for Suwarrow and made a note about requests being denied currently.
June 2023: Marked as open.
March 2023: Closed status confirmed by Cook Island Government officials.
May 2022: Closed status reported by Cooks Island Government. Up for review early 2023.
July 2021: General info.,Clearance and Docking sections updated. Latest updates from Elizabeth Munro.
July 2019: Customs form link corrected thanks to Tim Chapman.
August 2016: Full update from Karl Mallon.
July 2014: Information updated.
August 2012: All information updated now that island has new caretakers. Information is taken from reports on the Pacific Puddle Jump forum and the latest update from Paul Tetlow, event organizer for World ARC.

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