Clear into Vanuatu at Port Resolution

Ask the Director of Customs for special permission to clear in at Port Resolution, Tanna

Customs asks for a week's notice for ports outside the four official ports of entry. Yachts copying the officers below have often had a reply right away. No internet at sea? Send the email as soon as you clear out of your last port.

Step 1: Fill in and save the forms

Click each form to open it, fill it in and save it on your computer, ready to attach.

• Vanuatu Customs Entry Declaration for Yachts
• Vanuatu Vessel Arrival Declaration
• Vanuatu Yacht Masters Certificate (for Quarantine)
• Passenger Arrival Card (one for each crew member and guest)

Step 2: Get your photos ready

• A photo of your yacht
• A photo of your clearance certificate from your last port
• A photo of your vessel registration certificate

Step 3: Open your email

Open your email client so you are logged in then select the button for your email. Gmail is the best choice. The email stays in your Sent folder as proof you sent it to Customs.

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A new message opens with the address, subject and letter filled in. Using iCloud Mail on the web or another service? Copy the letter instead.

Copy the letter

To: customsborder@vanuatu.gov.vu
CC: rlaldam@vanuatu.gov.vu, jtaravaki@vanuatu.gov.vu, ituan@vanuatu.gov.vu, nnoukout@vanuatu.com.vu
Subject: Request for Permission to Clear into Vanuatu at Port Resolution, Tanna: S/V [Yacht Name]

Dear Director, We respectfully request special permission to clear S/V [Yacht Name] into Vanuatu at Port Resolution, Tanna. We understand Port Resolution is not an official port of entry. We will pay all costs for Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity officers to travel from Lenakel. We plan to visit Mount Yasur and Tanna, then continue north to Port Vila by day passages. Vessel: S/V [Yacht Name], flag [Flag of Vessel], call sign [Call Sign] Gross/Net tonnage: [Gross/Net Tonnage] Master: [Captain Full Name] Port of arrival: Port Resolution, Tanna Estimated arrival: [DD-MM-YYYY] at [HH:MM] local time Last 3 ports: [Port 1], [Port 2], [Port 3] Crew and passengers: [Full names of everyone on board] Goods to be landed: [None] Contact: [Email Address], [Phone Number] Attached: Entry Declaration, Vessel Arrival Declaration, Passenger Arrival Cards, Yacht Masters Certificate, yacht photo, last port clearance and registration certificate. We will follow all directions from your office. Thank you very much for considering our request. Kind regards, [Captain Full Name] Captain, S/V [Yacht Name]

Step 4: Check, attach and send

1. Replace every [bracket] with your details.
2. Add your own email address to CC.
3. Attach the four forms and three photos.
4. Click Send, then take a screenshot of the sent email showing the date and time.

Do not anchor at Port Resolution until Customs grants permission by email. Keep the email in your Sent folder as proof of your request.

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