Clearance

To avoid any restrictions or inconveniences during your cruise in Turkey, we handle all clearance formalities involving arrivals, departures, harbour masters and customs on behalf of the Captain with pleasure.

Foreign Yachtsmen Staying In Turkey

Regulations for foreign yachtsmen wishing to stay in Turkey differ depending upon nationality. Yachtsmen may obtain a visa from Turkish Embassy or Consulate in their country, or upon entry to Turkey.
For Yachtsmen who come to Turkey without Visa :

Visa lengths vary from 15 days to 3 months, depending on the nationality. Yachtsmen from the following countries will be given a 3 months visa sticker on entry for a fee:

Yachtsmen who wish to stay in Turkey for more than 3 months should apply for renewal of their visa to the district centre office before the expiry date of their visa. If a renewal is required for longer than 3 months, the district centre office will have to obtain information from the Capital, Ankara before it can be issued. ( There may be a delay of up to 2 months in receiving a renewal ) If yachtsmen leave Turkey for a foreign port and later return, a 3 months’ visa will automatically be issued.

Entry

Yachts entering or leaving Turkey shall make their entry or departure at frontier ports.
Ports of entry along the Turkish coast are:

Formalities concerning the documentation of yachts departing from the last port of call or entering port or a mooring-place for winter lay-up shall be carried out at the port of departure or winter mooring place.

Documents Necessary for Clearance

• Yacht Registration ( Original )
• Insurance Certificate ( Original )
• Crew and Passenger Passports
• Crew and Passenger List
• Yacht Master Licence ( Original )
• Authorisation ( Original/For the Captain)
• Ownership Document ( Original/For the Owner)

Transit Log – Yacht Registration Form

The transit Log is a permit to sail in Turkish waters and to enter Turkish Ports. Formalities are completed on this form at the first port of entry.

Importing Yacht Parts

Foreign yacht – owners can import spare parts and equipment duty free for use on their yachts under customs authority . Such spare parts and equipment will be recorded in the inventory of the yacht. For detailed information please contact with Begum yachting Offices.

Underwater Diving

In non-restricted areas diving with proper equipment for purposes of sport is permitted. Foreign divers should have official documentation of their qualifications and training and must be accompanied by a licensed Turkish guide when they are diving.The limit for diving with diving gear is 30 metres. For educational purposes this limit is extended to 42 metres. Divers exceeding 30 metres must be done with proper diving and medical equipment in order to protect Turkish Archeological and cultural treasures. It is strictly forbidden to transport Turkish antiquities or natural specimens.