Scheduled vessels notification
- Prior to a vessel entry or departure, the ship's master or the common carrier must submit a scheduled vessels notification to the Head of Immigrant Office or Branch Office. The notification must specify the expected date, time and other necessary information.
- However, should circumstances be such that prior notification is impossible (such as emergency landing of airplane or ship in distress), it must be made at the earliest opportunity possible.
Inspection & Examination of vessels upon entry & departure
- Details of inspection/examination made by the Immigration Bureau is as follows
- Whether the passport or seaman's identification certificate is valid or not
- Whether the passengers and the vessel crew have boarded the vessel through proper legal procedures
- Whether there are any discrepancies between the boarding list and vessel crew and passengers
- Whether any passengers or vessel crew who are prohibited to enter the country are on board
- Whether any passengers or vessel crew have gotten off before the inspection, in case of entry vessels
- Whether there are any passengers or vessel crew who have not returned to the vessel at the time of inspection for departure vessels
- Whether any person have boarded the vessel without notice or boarding permission
- Whether any person attempting to enter without legal procedures are hidden within the vessel
< posted : 02/01,2008 >