​Arriving vessels are required to proceed to the Fort Bay Harbor as soon as possible, clear Customs and Immigration, then check in/out with the harbormaster to fulfill the required formalities. If Customs and Immigration are not available, proceed directly to the Harbor Office. The opening hours of the Harbor Office are from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Immigration falls under jurisdiction  of the Koninklijke Marechaussee, Officers are rotated between the BES Islands:  Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Saba has one permanent Saban Officer: