Customs & Immigration
All visitors require a passport or Australian Document of Identity that is valid for a period longer than their period of intended stay on Norfolk Island, an onward/return airline ticket out of Norfolk Island and proof of suitable accommodation on-island. Passports not issued by Australia or New Zealand must be valid for a period of at least one month beyond the period of intended stay on Norfolk Island.
All visitors require an Australian visa except for persons travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport or persons holding a passport endorsed with Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa label. The required Australian visa must be valid for a period of 30 days beyond the period of intended stay on Norfolk Island. If arrival to Norfolk Island is via Australia, that visa must be a multiple visa.
Vegetables, fruits, plants and seeds are prohibited imports to keep the island free of introduced disease. Pork and poultry importation from New Zealand is strictly prohibited.
Concessions
Your personal concessions allows you to bring into Norfolk Island free of duty the following:
- Goods obtained overseas with a total combined value of not more than A$900 (A$450 for passengers under 18. (Do not count clothing, toiletries and jewellery intended for your own personal use and not for gift, sale or exchange) and, if you are 18 years of age or over, you are entitled to;
- 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages for each passenger: and,
- 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco products
*Some goods do not form part of the passenger concession
The above goods may not be part of you passenger concession and Customs Duty may apply. If you are uncertain ask a Customs Officer before submitting your arrival card or for further details contact
As with any border protection, certain items are prohibited. Most prohibited items are prohibited because of the impact it could have if allowed to be imported into the country. One single selfish act of smuggling could lead to the devastation of Norfolk Island as a tourist destination. Your assistance to preserve this destination would be appreciated.
Norfolk Island can boast that it is relatively pest free and crime free. The importation of certain goods such illicit drugs or plant material that may contain disease can have an impact on the lifestyle and freedom that Norfolk Island enjoys. We ask that any person travelling to Norfolk Island respect what we have and take into account the need to impose restrictions on certain items.
For additional information go to www.customs.gov.nf or contact Customs & Immigration direct
Customs House Office
Bicentennial Complex, Taylors Rd Norfolk Island 2899
Phone + 6723 22140
Facsimile + 6723 23260
Airport Office
Phone + 6723 22050
On Call Duty Officer
Mobile +6723 51161
VHF Radio
Channel 16
