Sipadan Scuba Diving Requirements
This guide lists what divers need before diving Sipadan. Advanced Open Water or equivalent is required. Daily permits are limited and issued to licensed operators, so divers book through an operator.
My Dive Locker provides Fast Pass, a pass a shop can scan.
What you need to dive here
- Advanced Open Water or equivalent
- A daily Sipadan permit
- Booking through a licensed operator
Paperwork to bring
- Proof of Advanced Open Water or equivalent
- Sipadan permit information
Local rules and fees
A daily permit applies to diving Sipadan. Permits are issued to licensed operators, and divers book through an operator.
Hyperbaric facilities
Hyperbaric treatment is available in Sabah. Confirm details with your operator.
FAQ
What certification do I need for Sipadan?
Advanced Open Water or equivalent is required for diving Sipadan.
Do I need a permit to dive Sipadan?
Yes. Daily permits are limited and issued to licensed operators.
How do I get a Sipadan permit?
Divers book through a licensed operator, which receives the daily permits.
Is hyperbaric treatment available nearby?
Hyperbaric treatment is available in Sabah. Confirm facility details with your operator.
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- Palau Scuba Diving Requirements
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- Dive Shop Check-In Documents: What to Prepare
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.
