Port Denarau - Clearance

May 15, 2025

General Clearance

Port Denarau Marina is a Port of Entry and all Border agencies are available on-site.  Customs, Health and Immigration and are reported to be very efficient. Fees must be paid in cash - there is an ATM close by.

Operation hours for Port of Entry clearance are: Monday to Friday 0800hrs – 1600 hrs. Contact the Port Control on Channel 14/16 and request entry into port.

International Clearance

Ensure you fly the 'Q' flag. Refer to the main Fiji Formalities page for detailed clearance information.

Send a copy of your pre-arrival paperwork to yachtsreport@frcs.org.fj to smooth the way for your arrival and clearance.

For outward clearance, only Customs and Immigration are required, however, an overnight booking at the marina with a prior notice of 48hrs before departure is still required so that officials can schedule accordingly.

Domestic Clearance

Any yacht wishing to cruise the outer islands of Fiji will need to obtain a Cruising Permit.  It is no longer necessary to clear in and out of each Customs region visited, (Suva: Levuka: Savusavu: Lautoka: Lau Group: Rotuma:). Yachts can clear out of theior port of entry with the Cruising Permit and cruise all Fijian coastal waters within the bounds of the permit. There is however a requirement to report your position and cruising plans once a week. This can easily be done by:

Last updated:  February 2025

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