Customs will want to see your AIS working.
All forms required are generated by the Vessel Declaration System.
All vessels arriving into Indonesia must provide a Vessel Declaration Form to Customs via the online system in advance of your arrival. This will be forwarded to the Customs Office at your chosen first Port of Entry. See Clearance for details.
The Vessel Declaration Form acts as a letter of guarantee, therefore temporary import documentation is no longer required. Yachts are free to move about the Indonesian archipelago for up to three years but the captain or his representative is required to report to customs by email at the entry port of first arrival every six months.
However, in the past cruisers have reported having problems with Benoa in Bali which required reporting in-person. Be sure to check this procedure with Customs at your first port of entry.
Firearms may be left on board if they can be locked and sealed. If not, they will be taken ashore and bonded until the yacht leaves. This can involve Military Intelligence and other problems, so having a sealable locker is advisable.
It is also advisable to declare any alcohol and have Customs seal that in a locker too. If you do declare any alcohol on board, ensure that you make an accurate count of what you are carrying so that there is no room for officials to dispute the amount or number of bottles.
See Yachting Essentials for details.
Last updated: January 2024
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