Visiting Coral Island
What you need before you travel, how to get here by scheduled flight, private aircraft or boat, and what to expect on the island.
Border status
Closed
Aircraft and vessels without clearance are hailed, given three warnings and then engaged automatically. Request clearance before you travel.
The visa rule
Residents of San Andreas are not citizens of Coral Island. Everyone who travels to the island must hold a visa, a residence permit or a certificate of citizenship before they travel.
Immigration checks your status at the Coral Island Flights desk at Sandy Shores Airfield before the airline takes your fare. Officers on the island may check it at any time.
How to get here
| How you travel | What you need |
|---|---|
| Scheduled flight from Sandy Shores Airfield | A visa, residence permit or certificate of citizenship. Your status is checked at the desk. |
| Private aircraft | A visa for everyone on board, and permission to land or clearance from Coral Control. |
| Private vessel | A visa for everyone on board, and advance notice of arrival or clearance from Coral Control. |
On the island
- The laws of Coral Island apply. The Coral Island Police Service and immigration officers may ask to see your status at any time.
- Time spent on the island is recorded against your name. If you hold a residence permit it counts towards citizenship.
- The Reef Line is protected. Moor only where moorings are provided and take the Reef Pledge.
- A visitor whose conduct warrants it may be removed to San Andreas. Removal revokes your visa and imposes an entry ban of 30 days.
- Read the rules for visitors and restrictions at a glance before you travel.
Renewing your visa
You can renew a visa from 7 days before it expires until 14 days after, from Your visas. The renewal fee is the same as the fee for the visa.