Royce 0 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Does anyone have updated information/documentation needed for travel to Tonga by flying and leaving by yacht. Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 You'll need an official letter from the owner/skipper saying you are signing on as crew. Best on letterhead, and stamped with ships stamp. Otherwise airlines can deny boarding... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Your best option is to also purchase a refundable return flight on top of ships letter. Tonga can be inconsistent with entry and exit. The moment you are checked out cancel the ticket. Border crossing staff are very much a mixed bag of knowledge on this matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 129 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Does the same apply to Fiji? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Yes. But I've never bought a return ticket. Just a properly executed letter, it needs to look official, proper vessel stamps and letterheads help. Seafarers do this all the time, replacement crew fly in on one way tickets, but often Airline staff are not used to it. And check in with plenty of time. If you have issues, ask for a supervisor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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