Customs formalities
Yacht customs clearance Greece support for private and commercial yachts entering or leaving Greek waters.
Arriving in Greece by yacht? Send your vessel, crew and entry-port details and we connect you with a suitable local agent for Customs, Immigration, Port Police, TEPAI assistance and Transit Log Greece formalities.
This checklist is practical guidance only. Requirements can change depending on entry port, flag, VAT status, crew nationality, arrival route, commercial/private use and the officer handling your case.
Greece yacht clearance can involve Customs, Immigration, Port Police, TEPAI assistance, Transit Log Greece handling, temporary admission and Schengen questions. The exact process depends on the port, the yacht flag, the VAT/customs status, the crew nationality and whether the vessel is private, charter or commercial.
We are not the authority and we do not replace official procedures. Our role is to collect the right information, understand what you need, and connect you with a local yacht agent who can assist with the formalities in Greece.
Yacht customs clearance Greece support for private and commercial yachts entering or leaving Greek waters.
Passport and Schengen-related immigration formalities Greece for crew and passengers where required.
Coordination with Port Police Greece, vessel papers, crew list and official arrival or departure steps.
Help checking whether the Greek recreational boating fee applies and preparing payment information or proof.
Agent support for yachts that may require Transit Log Greece or temporary admission handling.
Use the form for short-notice arrivals, weekend issues or missing paperwork so a local agent can assess the case.
The exact process depends on your vessel and voyage. This is the practical flow most skippers should prepare for before arriving.
Choose your planned Greek entry port in the request form. Use Other port if the exact port or marina is not listed.
Provide yacht, flag, registration, LOA, arrival time, last port, next port, crew list and document status.
The agent reviews whether you need Customs, Immigration, Port Police, TEPAI, Transit Log or check-out formalities.
The skipper and/or agent completes the required visits or submissions and confirms when the yacht may proceed.
The better the first submission, the faster the agent can respond. Missing document scans, unclear crew details and uncertain VAT or flag status are common reasons for delay.
Do not send unnecessary personal documents. Sensitive files should be handled securely and only forwarded to the selected agent after consent.
Certificate of registry, insurance, flag, MMSI/call sign if relevant, LOA, GT/NT if applicable and ownership or authorization documents.
Passports, nationality, date of birth, role on board, embarkation/disembarkation information and visa or residence status where relevant.
Last port, next port, previous port clearance, arrival date/time, departure plan and whether check-in, check-out or both are needed.
EU/non-EU flag, VAT-paid status, temporary admission position, owner residence and whether the vessel is private or commercial.
TEPAI status, existing Transit Log, eTEPAI reference, charter documents if commercial and any prior Greek port papers.
Explain urgency, special circumstances, weekend arrival, absent owner, crew changes, pets, weapons, drones or unusual goods on board.
Select the Greek port where you expect to complete arrival or departure formalities. If your marina or anchorage is not listed, choose Other port in the request form and describe your route.
Greek yacht clearance can involve more than one office. The details depend on the port, last country, next country, yacht flag, VAT/customs status and crew nationality.
Send your route before arrival so the local agent can confirm which steps apply and which documents should be ready before the skipper goes ashore.
Provide yacht name, flag, registration, length, ETA, last port, next port and whether you need check-in, check-out or both.
Have passports, registration, insurance, crew list, TEPAI confirmation, Transit Log information and VAT/customs documents where relevant.
The local agent confirms which offices apply for your case and helps you prepare for Customs, Immigration and Port Police steps.
Use the country page to choose the correct Greek arrival or departure port. The local agent then confirms where to report, what documents to bring, and which formalities apply to your yacht and crew.
Before entering or leaving Greece, skippers should check whether TEPAI, Transit Log, passport control, Customs or temporary admission steps apply to the yacht and crew.
Greek recreational boating fee for leisure vessels over 7 m in Greek territorial waters. Skippers should check the official eTEPAI portal and prepare proof before clearance.
Some private pleasure boats over 7 m, especially non-EU or temporary-admission cases, may need Transit Log handling through the official digital procedure.
Non-EU passport holders should track Schengen entry/exit days carefully. Arrival from a non-Schengen country can make the passport-control story clearer, but requirements depend on the case.
Non-EU VAT / temporary admission cases depend on vessel flag, owner residence, skipper status and proof of exit/entry. This is where an agent can prevent expensive mistakes.
Printed registration, insurance, passports, crew list, TEPAI proof and previous clearance can make office visits faster, especially when systems or printers are unavailable.
A local agent can review the yacht, crew, route and timing before advising which formalities are likely to apply.
Every clearance request is different. The fastest way to get useful guidance is to send your intended port, arrival or departure date, last and next country, yacht flag and crew details.
| Situation | What to prepare | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Arriving from outside Greece | Previous clearance, crew list, passports, yacht documents | The agent can assess Customs, Immigration and Port Police steps. |
| Non-EU or temporary-admission yacht | Transit Log status, VAT/customs documents, owner/skipper details | Customs handling can depend on the yacht and owner status. |
| Short-notice or weekend arrival | ETA, urgency, berth/marina, WhatsApp contact | The agent can quickly check availability and timing. |
Not always, but many captains prefer to use one because the process can involve several offices, document checks and Greek-specific requirements. An agent is especially useful for non-EU yachts, non-Schengen crew, charter vessels, urgent arrivals and first-time visitors.
Choose the port where you expect to first complete formalities. If you are unsure, select Other port in the form and type the marina or port name. A local agent can confirm the correct clearance location.
Start with registration, insurance, passports, crew list, last port, next port, arrival time, yacht flag, length, VAT/customs status and whether you need check-in or check-out.
Most leisure vessels over 7 metres in Greek waters should check TEPAI requirements. The agent can help verify what applies and what proof should be presented.
Many non-EU or temporary-admission yachts may need Transit Log handling. The exact requirement depends on the yacht, flag, owner and customs status.
Sometimes, but it depends on authority opening hours, local workload and the case. Use the request form and clearly mark urgent or weekend arrivals.
Office Q1-2-095, Gold Park, SAIF Zone, P.O Box 7751, Sharjah, U.A.E.
Use the online request formNo telephone number is published at this stage.