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Reunion – Port Entry & Services
Entry Requirements
PORT DE PLAISANCE DE LA POINTE DES GALETS
- WEBSITE
https://www.tco.re/plaisance/faire-escale-a-la-reunion
CAPITAINERIE DU PORT
GSM BUR
+262 6 9231 3665 /66
+262 2 6232 3192
jerome.belhuerne@tco.re
pierre.dalele@tco.re
Official Resources & External Links:
- Standard French/Schengen customs clearance protocols.
- Health declaration forms must be submitted 24 hours prior to arrival.
- Proof of vessel insurance and registration documents required.
- Clearance from previous port of call.
Seychelles – Port Entry & Services
Customs & Entry
- Standard Arrival Notification (72h)
- Customs & Excise Yacht Clearance
- Health & Bio-security Declarations
- Temporary Importation Permits
MAIN PORT
- • Mahé Victoria Harbour
• VHF channel 12 & 16
Local Support
- 24/7 Agent Availability
- Bunkering & Provisioning
- Technical Repair Networks
- Emergency Local Contacts
South Africa – Port Entry & Services
Arrival Procedures
- 1. Register for pre-arrival authorisation from the MSCC and the Department of Transport online through www.osasa.org.za.
2. Make your own berth bookings at the relevant marina for your first port of entry.
3. Fly a Q flag on arrival until cleared by Port Health, Customs & Immigration.
Making passage along the South African coast
- Complete the relevant passage plan with the yacht club or marina before leaving one port, and email this to the relevant yacht club or marina at the next port of call. No other customs or immigration visits are necessary; the passage plan will act as a request for a pratique to enter port.
Departure Procedures
- 1. Complete the relevant passage plan with the yacht club or marina stating that all monies due have been paid.
2. Take this to Customs & Immigration to be cleared out of the country.
Authorized ports of entry
VHF CHANNELS
Only specific designated ports in South Africa are authorized for international yacht arrivals and departures. Once a vessel has cleared out from one of these ports, it may not call at any other South African port without completing full arrival procedures again.
• PORT OF RICHARDS BAY – VHF CHANNEL 9
• PORT OF EAST LONDON – VHF CHANNEL 12
• PORT OF NGQURA – VHF CHANNEL 12
• PORT OF GQEBERHA / PORT ELIZABETH – VHF CHANNEL 11
• PORT OF MOSSEL BAY – VHF CHANNEL 12
• PORT OF SALDANHA BAY – VHF CHANNEL 12
• PORT OF CAPE TOWN – VHF CHANNEL 14
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT REGISTRATION IS MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL IN ORDER
FOR YOUR DETAILS TO BE PLACED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ARRIVALS LIST TO
PERMIT CLEARANCE FOR ENTRY.