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Corfu yacht clearance โ€ข Greece port-entry assistance

Corfu Yacht Clearance Agent

Corfu is a principal Ionian entry and departure point for yachts arriving from Albania, Italy, Montenegro and the Adriatic. Send your yacht, crew, route and timing details so we can connect you with a suitable local agent for Greek arrival or departure formalities.

CorfuGreek yacht port of entry
Ionian IslandsCorfu and the northern Ionian
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Clearance checklist

Documents normally prepared for Corfu yacht clearance

Prepare the applicable records before arrival or departure.

โœ“Passports or accepted travel documents for everyone aboard
โœ“Yacht registration certificate
โœ“Valid yacht insurance
โœ“Crew and passenger list
โœ“Previous port clearance or departure document, when issued
โœ“TEPAI or eTEPAI confirmation, when applicable
โœ“Transit Log details, when applicable
โœ“VAT, Union status or temporary-admission evidence, when relevant
Local assistance

How our Corfu Yacht Clearance service works

Greece Yacht Clearance reviews your request and introduces you to a suitable Yacht Clearance agent serving Corfu where available. The agent can confirm the current procedure, documents, local attendance requirements and expected costs before you proceed.

1

Send your route and yacht details

Complete the request form with your arrival or departure plan, yacht status and crew information.

2

We review the request

We identify the type of clearance support required in Corfu and check the most suitable agent coverage.

3

A local agent contacts you

The selected agent can confirm the procedure, required documents, timing and fees directly with you.

Local process

How to clear a yacht in or out through Corfu

Yacht clearance in Greece can involve the Hellenic Coast Guard or Port Police, Customs and Immigration, depending on the yacht, crew, route and type of request. Requirements can differ for an international arrival, a Schengen arrival, a departure from Greece, a non-EU flagged yacht or a yacht operating under temporary admission.

Before arrival or departure

Contact the agent with your yacht name, flag, registration, length, use, last port, next port, ETA and crew or passenger details.

Check TEPAI and Transit Log status

Arrange the applicable Greek boating-fee and customs documentation before beginning local formalities.

Port Police or Hellenic Coast Guard

Present the vessel and voyage details as directed for arrival, departure and crew-list formalities.

Customs

Complete any Transit Log, temporary-admission, VAT-status or international customs steps that apply to the yacht.

Immigration or passport control

Complete Schengen entry or exit formalities when required by the route and the nationalities aboard.

Final document check

Before sailing, confirm that all papers and passport formalities required for the voyage are complete.

Route planner

Corfu yacht clearance route planner

Corfu serves Corfu and the northern Ionian. Common approaches include Sarandรซ, Brindisi, Otranto, Montenegro and Croatia. Common onward routes include Sarandรซ, Brindisi, Otranto, Montenegro and Croatia.

Confirm the voyage

State the last port, next port, ETA or departure time, and whether Corfu is your first or last Greek port.

Prepare the clearance folder

Have passports, registration, insurance, crew list and the applicable TEPAI, Transit Log and customs-status records ready.

Complete Corfu formalities

Follow the sequence confirmed by the local agent for Port Police, Customs and Immigration.

Keep approved papers aboard

Retain the crew list, payment confirmations, Transit Log records and clearance documents for later checks or departure.

Nearby locations

Ports and marinas served around Corfu.

Yachts based in or visiting Gouvia Marina, Paxos / Gaios, Lakka, Petriti, Othonoi, Sivota / Mourtos may use Corfu for international formalities or may need guidance on the correct clearance location. Submit the full route so the agent can confirm the appropriate port.

Nearby port or marina

Gouvia Marina

Include Gouvia Marina in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Nearby port or marina

Paxos / Gaios

Include Paxos / Gaios in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Nearby port or marina

Lakka

Include Lakka in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Nearby port or marina

Petriti

Include Petriti in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Nearby port or marina

Othonoi

Include Othonoi in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Nearby port or marina

Sivota / Mourtos

Include Sivota / Mourtos in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.

Route-specific guidance

Corfu arrival and departure routes.

Last port, next port, yacht status and crew nationality can change the formalities required.

Sarandรซ to Corfu yacht clearance

If Corfu is your first Greek port after Sarandรซ, prepare the yacht papers, crew list, previous departure clearance and the relevant TEPAI, Transit Log, customs and passport information before arrival.

Request Corfu arrival assistance โ†’

Corfu to Sarandรซ departure clearance

Before sailing from Corfu to Sarandรซ, confirm whether Greek departure, Customs, Transit Log or Schengen exit steps apply to the yacht and everyone aboard.

Request Corfu departure assistance โ†’

Corfu as your first Greek port

When Corfu is the yachtโ€™s first stop in Greece, provide the complete international route and yacht status so the local agent can identify the correct arrival process.

Plan Greek arrival clearance โ†’

Corfu as your last Greek port

When leaving Greece through Corfu, the next country and whether it is in the EU or Schengen area will influence the required departure formalities.

Plan Greek departure clearance โ†’
Greek requirements

TEPAI, Transit Log, Schengen and customs status.

TEPAI and eTEPAI

TEPAI applies to private and professional leisure vessels over 7 metres while they are in Greek territorial waters, regardless of flag. Arrange the eTEPAI application and payment in good time and keep the confirmation available aboard.

Greek Transit Log

A Transit Log may be required for foreign-flagged private pleasure vessels over 7 metres, particularly third-country vessels and yachts using temporary admission. The process is digital and depends on flag, ownership, habitual residence, VAT or Union status and intended use.

Schengen and passport control

Passport control is most relevant when arriving from or departing to a non-Schengen country. Crew nationality, visa status and time already spent in Schengen can affect the process.

VAT and temporary admission

Carry evidence of the yachtโ€™s VAT, Union or customs status where relevant. Non-EU flagged yachts and yachts under temporary admission should have their position reviewed before arrival or departure.

Skipper preparation

Practical points before contacting the agent.

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Arrange the request before reaching Corfu, particularly for a weekend, public holiday or late arrival.

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Carry clear digital copies and, where practical, printed copies of the main yacht and crew documents.

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State the yachtโ€™s flag, VAT or Union status and the owner or userโ€™s normal residence accurately.

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If staying in Gouvia Marina, tell the agent where the yacht will berth and whether transport to another authority office may be needed.

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Do not rely on an old fee, office time or radio channel without current confirmation.

FAQ

Corfu Yacht Clearance questions

Is Corfu a yacht port of entry in Greece?

Port of Corfu is included in the Greece Yacht Clearance directory as a port-entry location. Confirm that it can handle your particular yacht, route and arrival time before sailing.

Do I need a customs agent in Corfu?

An agent is not required for every yacht, but can be valuable for a non-EU vessel, a non-Schengen arrival or departure, temporary admission, Transit Log questions, commercial use, mixed-nationality crew or an urgent arrival.

What documents should I prepare for Corfu yacht clearance?

Prepare passports, yacht registration, insurance, crew and passenger list, previous clearance where issued, TEPAI confirmation when applicable, Transit Log information when applicable, and evidence of VAT, Union or customs status where relevant.

Does TEPAI apply when arriving in Corfu?

TEPAI applies to private and professional leisure vessels over 7 metres while in Greek territorial waters, regardless of flag. Keep the application and payment confirmation available.

Will my yacht need a Greek Transit Log in Corfu?

A Transit Log may be required for a foreign-flagged private pleasure vessel over 7 metres, especially a third-country yacht or a yacht under temporary admission. The correct treatment depends on flag, ownership, residence, VAT or Union status and use.

Do passports need to be checked in Corfu?

Passport control is particularly relevant when entering or leaving Schengen. Whether everyone must attend and whether passports need stamps depends on the route, nationality and current procedure.

Can an agent help with a weekend arrival in Corfu?

Weekend and public-holiday handling depends on authority and agent availability. Submit the request early and mark the timing clearly so current options can be checked.

Which nearby ports can be served from Corfu?

The Corfu page covers route planning for Gouvia Marina, Paxos / Gaios, Lakka, Petriti, Othonoi, Sivota / Mourtos and the wider Corfu and the northern Ionian. The agent will confirm the correct location for international formalities.

What does Greece Yacht Clearance do?

Greece Yacht Clearance collects the request, reviews the voyage details and may introduce the skipper to a suitable local Yacht Clearance agent. It is not a government authority and does not make official clearance decisions.

1Contact details
2Yacht details
3Voyage and clearance request
4Crew, documents and consent

Your request is reviewed before it is shared with a suitable local Yacht Clearance agent.

Personal clearance support

Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.

Use this page for Corfu arrival, departure and Greek yacht-paperwork assistance.