Yacht and Small Craft Departure

Help with Customs requirements for yachts and small craft departing from New Zealand.

Departing from Port of Entry
Notice of Departure
Certificate of Clearance
Duty Free Stores
Return of Firearms
Check List
Ship and Craft Stores

A small craft is defined as a craft that has the primary role of recreation (i.e. not intended for commercial use or hire, regardless of length or tonnage).

See Departing from New Zealand for more information for travellers about Customs requirements, and export restrictions and prohibitions.

For further information regarding New Zealand Customs Service formalities for yachts and small craft, contact:

New Zealand Customs Service
Marine Section
Box 29
Auckland

Phone: 09 307 6516
Fax: 09 359 6692
E-mail: yachts@customs.govt.nz