Superyacht Support Indonesia
The Lighthouse Consultancy has an extensive network of local and international partners in place to offer a multitude of services across the remote regions of Indonesia. Lighthouse offers Superyacht support Indonesia wide, from Sumatra to Papua and everywhere in between. Their experienced team can assist with the following services
- Vessel Declaration and Cruising Permits
- Customs and Temporary Importation Assistance
- International and Domestic Clearances
- Berthing
- Crew and Guest Visas Applications
- Provisioning
- Port Services
- Bunkering Arrangements
- Route Planning or Personalised Itineraries
- Dive Guides and Cruise Directors
- Cultural Lecturers
- Surf Guides
- Nautical Charts
- Florist Services
- Private Jet Logistics
- Concierge Services
- Domestic Flight Services
- Transport Logistics & Hotels
- Security Services
- Mailing Services
- Medical Evacuations
- Experience and Local Knowledge
Cruising Permits and International Clearances
The Vessel Declaration
This process sounds more complicated than it is, however the vessel must be temporarily imported into Indonesia in order to be allowed to cruise the waters. With current documentation requirements, an application is made online to the Central Government’s Yacht-ERS portal, from which a customs Vessel Declaration (VD) document is generated. Then when a vessel physically enters Indonesia, an inspection is completed by Customs officials at the international port of arrival, to ensure that the declarations made on the VD application are accurate, after this the Vessel Declaration is issued. Upon international departure from Indonesia, the vessel is again inspected to ensure no items have been removed while in the country.
The VD document grants the crew and guests of the vessel, who are expressly listed on the application, approval to enter Indonesia at any time during the validity of the document.
The Vessel Declaration is valid for up to one year, but is extendable for a total of three years in the country. These are single visit permits, so if a yacht were to clear out of Indonesia internationally, another application is required for any subsequent visit.
Time wise, the process is much less arduous than it has been in the past. Generally, with a Lighthouse team member monitoring and assisting with collating the necessary documents to submit, an application takes a couple of weeks to complete. However in the world of yachting, with frequent quick decisions, an applications can be completed in an expedited time frame if documentation is complete. Contact the Lighthouse team to get an understanding of what would be required for any future visit to Indonesia.
Important Note: With the longer duration of stay in the country, it is important to make plans regarding the visa considerations for crew and guests.
