Booming Marine Tourism Business! Here’s How to Navigate Yacht Entry and Exit in Thai Waters
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2024-10-09
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2024-10-17
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Bringing a Yacht into Thailand
The captain must report the yacht’s entry to customs officers within 24 hours after the yacht arrives at port.
Documents Required:
Yacht Entry Report (Form 372)
Registration Certificate
Passport
Other documents, such as Port Clearance from the last port and photographs of the yacht
If the owner is not aboard the yacht, a power of attorney is required
Customs will record the information in the system and issue a special cargo declaration.
Taking a Yacht out of Thailand
The captain must report the yacht’s departure and submit the Yacht Departure Declaration (Form 373), along with a request for Port Clearance (Form 378).
Documents Required:
Original special cargo declaration
Passport
Other documents (if applicable)
Customs will update the system to close the account and retain control documents.
Requesting an Extension/Insurance Renewal
Submit a request for extension to customs before the insurance contract expires.
Extensions can be granted for up to 2 years and 6 months.
For Additional Information: Thailand MICE One Stop Service Coordination Center
According to the Immigration Act 1979, in Section 4, the definition of “a person in charge of conveyance" means a ship's master or person responsible for supervising a vehicle
For foreigners wishing to extend their stay in Thailand, in the case of being family members of a Thai national (only parents, spouses, children, adopted children, or children of spouses), the Immigration Office has determined the requirements, as follows
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