Tiwi Land Council - Permit System

Requirements during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Your permit now includes Covid-safe conditions, such as maintaining hygiene and separation, acting on symptoms and, if you are working, following an acceptable Covid-19 safety plan. Click here to access the NT Government Safety Plan checklist. These conditions align with the principles established by Safework Australia, WorksafeNT and the NT Government.

Applicants who have been in areas of elevated Covid-19 risk should wait 14 days before entering Aboriginal land.

Visitor Permit

The Tiwi people welcome visitors to their islands so long as appropriate behaviour is observed and cultural sensitivities are respected. The Tiwi Land Council requires a minimum of 30 working days to process Visitor Permit applications. Permits must be carried at all times while on the Tiwi Islands.

Fields marked with * are mandatory

Visitor Permit Application

Visit Details

Purpose of Visit?

words remaining

How Many Visitors? Total number including main applicant

Start Date *

End Date *

Location *

Control + Click to select/deselect

If Other

Will you or your group be travelling beyond community boundaries *: If yes, permit fee applies

Please note: A permit to stay within community boundaries permits travel between communities on main roads only. A permit for travelling outside community boundaries is required for all other activities outside communities.

View Tiwi Islands community boundaries here

Tiwi Host Details

Name *

Address *

Phone *

Email *

Is the host a Traditional Owner? *

If No, Is the host a non-Tiwi resident?

Non-Tiwi Resident Host Permit Number

Personal Details

First Name *

Family Name *

Address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Date of Birth

Phone *

Email *

Upload Photo

Upload Passport Sized Photo
Select file

Verification

Cost

No charge if staying within community boundaries
$100 per person if travelling outside of community boundaries

All pricing is in Australian Dollars and GST free