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however it is valid as at the end of August 2005. For a www.sailindonesia.net
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE BEFORE YOU EMAIL IN YOUR THE RACE ENTRY FORM AND INDONESIAN SAILING PERMIT APPLICATION.
All yachts are required to have a valid Cruising Permit (CAIT) while in Indonesian waters. These permits are obtained by the the organising Committee from the Indonesian Government on behalf of each yacht and will be made available to skippers at your first port in Indonesia. The Cruising Permit for Indonesian waters is for the yacht only and is is valid for a period of three months from date of arrival in Indonesia. The CAIT is for the yacht only and is NOT a visa for either the captain or crew , however it is an Indonesian requirement that ALL crew are listed on the CAIT. If you do arrive in Indonesia with crew on board who are not listed on your CAIT it can lead to delays and extra "expenses" on arrival.
1. Yacht Registration Certificate
All yachts must be registered ships in order to obtain an outbound Australian Customs clearance. A copy of this certificate must accompany the application for the permit. Australian yachts please note registration can be a lengthy business, it can take up to 4 months.
2. Indonesian Cruising Permit (CAIT)
You MUST plan your intended route through the country including the approximate date you expect to arrive at each major town. These details should then be incorporated in your application. It is not necessary to include small or intermediate islands and small towns. All that is needed is for you to nominate the large islands and towns you wish to visit and the approximate date of arrival.
Please note that you MUST list all major towns that you intend to visit, DO NOT include every small place you wish to visit in your itinerary, however you may experience difficulties if you try to enter a major town which was not included on your clearance form. If you require specific information on where to cruise, email the Race Committee and we will be happy to help you. After you clear your first port of arrival in Indonesia you are free to go any place nominated on your CAIT.
3. Crew Details
You will need to include with your entry form a scan of EVERY person’s passport on the vessel and a "passport style" photograph of the Skipper.
If any of your crew members are doubtful starters send their passport particulars anyway as it is easier to delete their passport details rather than add them later.
Please include the next of kin contact phone number or address on each passport scan.
4 Australian Visas
Skippers of yachts not already in Australia should note that non-Australian crew members require a visa to enter Australia. You should check with the nearest Australian Consulate before arriving in Australia. Penalties for non compliance with Australian Immigration laws can be very severe and expensive.
5 Indonesian Visa requirements as from 1 February 2004
You will sometimes receive confusing advice regarding Indonesian Visa regulations in you contact Indonesian Consulates other than the office in Darwin as most visitors to Indonesia arrive by air. It is best to wait until you arrive in Darwin to make all your visa arrangements.
Please note that Indonesia's Immigration Regulations were changed on 1 February 2004 and have been ammended again since that date.
It is a requirement of the Indonesian Government that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Indonesia.
Nationals from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, Chile, Morocco, Peru, and Vietnam do not require a Visa for a 30 day visit to Indonesia.
The following nationalities can obtain a 3 or 30 day "Visa on Arrival" Argentina, Arab Emirates, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States and the United Kingdom.
A 3 day "Visa on Arrival" will cost $10 US and a 30 day "Visa On Arrival" in Bali or Kupang will cost $25 US.
Note , The "Visa on Arrival" is not extendible and if you overstay the stated period of either 3 or 30 days you will be fined $25 US per day fine as you exit the country.
If your nationality is not listed as eligible for "Visa Free Entry" or for "Visa on Arrival" or if you wish to stay in Indonesia longer than 30 days then you must purchase a "Social Visa" at a cost of $60 AUS from the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin before you leave.
This "Social Visa" is for a period of up to 6 months, however it it is enabled for only 60 days when you arrive and must be extended for additional 60 day periods at a time, a least 5 days prior to the expiration of the previous period. There are charges for this of around $50US per extension.
Remember if you intend to go either to Bali or Kupang and then stay in Indonesia for longer than 30 days you must purchase a "Social Visa" In Darwin prior to departure.
The Indonesian Consulate in Darwin located in the City at 18 Harry Chan Avenue, Telephone number 08 89410048 or Fax 08 89412709 and all matters regarding Indonesian Visas conditions and the latest regulations should be checked with their visa staff before you leave Darwin.
Click here for Race Entry Form and Sailing Permit application form
DISCLAIMER
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this information package no guarantee of accuracy of information contained herein is given by the Organising Committee.