Streamlining Migration Compliance for Cruise Operations
The Migration Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/060) establishes updated rules for reporting systems used by international passenger cruise ships. This instrument replaces three previous instruments—IMMI 15/022, 15/023, and 15/024—that were scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2025.
- The instrument approves both primary and fallback reporting systems for:
- All crew members
- All passengers on international cruise ships
- These systems are recognised under subregulation 3.13 of the Migration Regulations 1994 and comply with sections 245J and 245K of the Migration Act.
- The new instrument came into effect on 24 September 2025, ensuring a seamless transition as the previous instruments expire.
This update provides cruise operators with a clear, legally compliant framework for reporting, helping maintain accuracy and consistency in migration obligations for all onboard personnel and passengers.
