I. Inspection and clearance of ocean-going vessels & cargoes

• All vessels coming from foreign ports are inspected upon entry
• A vessel cleared in one port is deemed cleared for all other ports in the country except when a communicable disease occur on board
• Quarantine inspection is done only by a Quarantine Medical Officer and his duly accredited assistant/s

Clearances issued after inspection:

1. Free Pratique

2. Provisional Pratique

3. Controlled Free Pratique

4. Radio Pratique

II. Inspection of International Aircraft

• All aircraft from foreign airports are inspected
• Quarantine inspections are done only by Quarantine Medical Officers and his duly accredited assistant/s.
• A General Declaration should be available during quarantine inspection.
• Outgoing Quarantine Clearance is required before departure of the aircraft.
• Embarkation of persons with communicable disease is prohibited except when transported in an aircraft specially used for that purpose.