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Formality Guide

This page provides basic formality guideline for international yacht cruising in Krabi and Thai Water.

Please, contact our office for further explanation or assistance.

Apart from immigration clearance other formalities can be done in person or with an agent.

International Arrival Procedure

The CIQ procedure for international yacht arriving Port Takola also apply to Thailand in general. This simple procedure includes immigration check in, marine department check in, and Temporary Import Entry procedure with the Thai Customs. Our marina offers a dinghy transfer to the nearby immigration office to ensure a quick and convenient procedure.

Step for Arrival:
  • 1
    Immigration

    Visit the immigration office with all necessary documents include passport, visa, and etc.

  • 2
    Marine Department

    The marina office can report your vessel arrival on the Thai Marine Department online system. This must be completed with 48 hours of your arrival.

  • 3
    Custom

    Temporary Import Entry “TIE” can be completed at the custom office.

International Departure Procedure

The CIQ procedure for international departure is similar to international arrival but in reverse order. Custom clearance must be completed first follow by port clearance and immigration clearance.

Step for Arrival:
  • 1
    Custom

    Notify customs for an inspection of all goods and ensure documents are in order

  • 2
    Marine Department

    Inform the Marine Department through the marina office and submit the departure application online

  • 3
    Immigration

    Visit immigration to finalize exit procedures with all travel documents ready

Formality Clearance at Krabi

Krabi is an official port of entry into Thailand. All government offices located in Krabi Town, just 100 metres across the river from Port Takola. Krabi International Airport has increasing international flight making it very convenient for international yacht visitors.

We offer a dinghy transfer to Krabi Immigration office for formality clearance.

Formality Clearance at Krabi

Immigration

The Krabi Immigration office is located just across the Jilad River. The office requires a minimum of 1 person to enter as a crew member who is allowed to stay up to 30 days. Extension applications are not permitted. If the crew plans to stay longer than 30 days, it is advisable to obtain a visa before arrival. A digital visa (THAI E-VISA) application can be submitted at www.thaievisa.go.th

Passengers will be allowed to stay in Thailand according to visa type and country. Details on visa types can be found here.

A summary of countries entitled to Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand can be found here. Types of Visa

All passengers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival card. The application must be completed at least 3 days in advance of the arrival date in Thailand. https://tdac.immigration.go.th

Immigration Direction

Marine Department

International arrivals and departures must submit an online application at the marina office. The application must be submitted within 48 hours.

Foreign vessels must report domestic clearance when sailing across provinces. All border clearance can be reported via MD online system

Marine Department Direction

Custom Department

Foreign visiting yachts can stay for up to 36 months in the Kingdom. This is provided in periods of 6 months. An extension can be made in person or by an agent.

The Krabi Custom House is located at Chao Fah Pier, approximately 4.5 km from the Krabi

Custom Department Direction

FAQs

The Thai Custom allows a foreign visiting yacht to stay up to 36 months. A custom extension is required every 6 months.

No, it is not required. Vessel owners or captains may complete customs clearance themselves. However, an agent can also be engaged for convenience.

The following documents are required :

  • Passports of all crew and passengers.
  • Last port clearance.
  • Vessel registration

If you enter Thailand as marine crew and plan to leave Thailand by another means of transport, the Thai Immigration will require a security deposit of THB 20,000.

The length of stay depends on the type of visa. Marine crew is not eligible for visa on arrival and will be allowed to stay up to 30 days only without extension. A passenger is eligible for visa on arrival. Length of stay shall be checked with the Department of Consular Affairs or get in touch with us.

Yes, a foreign vessel is required for domestic/provincial port clearance. This is completed online at the marina office.

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