En-route clearances

04 Mar 2024 / Australia

The Australian Border Force has issued an update to advice on En-Route Clearances (ERC), replacing the previous advice issued in February 2014.

Areas of particular note include:

  • The addition of an Australian Border Force (ABF) regional contact, which will be appointed for each enroute process, to be the liaison point with Agents/Ship Operators;
  • Specific requirements for ground transport arrangements to and from the private residences of ABF officers undertaking en-route clearances;
  • A separation of the requirements for approvals for en-route clearances from countries requiring visas and those countries that do not;
    and
  • Timeframes to be followed for application and approval of en-route clearances.

Inquiries concerning this notice may be directed to the Maritime Traveller Processing Committee (MTPC) at [email protected] or on telephone number (02) 6198 7226 (Mon-Fri during Business hours).

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