Raja Ampat Scuba Diving Requirements
This guide lists what divers need before diving Raja Ampat. A marine park permit tag is required. Many operators also ask for Advanced Open Water, logged dives and evacuation insurance, but those are operator practices rather than a general rule.
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What you need to dive here
- Marine park permit tag
- Advanced Open Water when required by your operator
- Logged dives when required by your operator
- Evacuation insurance when required by your operator
Paperwork to bring
- Marine park permit tag
- Proof of Advanced Open Water if required
- Logged dive information if required
- Evacuation insurance information if required
Local rules and fees
A marine park permit tag is required. It is issued by the Raja Ampat marine park authority and paid online, at the Waisai office, or at Sorong harbour.
Hyperbaric facilities
A hyperbaric unit is available at RSAL dr. R. Oetojo (Rumkital Oetojo) in Sorong.
FAQ
Do I need a marine park permit for Raja Ampat?
Yes. A marine park permit tag is required.
Where can I pay for the marine park permit?
It can be paid online, at the Waisai office, or at Sorong harbour.
Do I need Advanced Open Water?
Many operators ask for Advanced Open Water, but that is an operator practice rather than a general rule.
Do I need evacuation insurance?
Many operators ask for evacuation insurance. Check with your operator.
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With My Dive Locker, you enter your certifications, insurance and medical information; Fast Pass shows what you entered; you can send it to a dive shop by email or WhatsApp.
