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Send the yacht and route details
Provide the arrival or departure plan, yacht status and crew information.
St Raphael Marina yacht clearance and Cyprus entry formalities
St Raphael Marina Yacht Clearance Agent
Send the yacht, crew, route and timing details for review and referral to a suitable local clearance agent serving St Raphael Marina.
St Raphael MarinaOfficial Port of Entry east of Limassol; confirm Customs and Immigration attendance before arrival
Limassol coastSt Raphael Marina and Limassol coast
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Local assistance
How our St Raphael Marina Yacht Clearance service works
St Raphael Marina is an official Port of Entry east of Limassol. The marina offers berths for visiting yachts and Marine Police operate within the complex. A local agent familiar with the marina, Customs and Immigration can confirm berth arrangements, Customs and Immigration formalities, required documents, authority attendance and applicable charges before arrival or departure.
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We review the request
We identify the likely support and reporting plan around St Raphael Marina.
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A local agent contacts you
A suitable agent can confirm the procedure, timing, documents and fees directly.
Clearance checklist
Documents normally prepared for St Raphael Marina yacht clearance
Prepare the applicable records before arrival or departure.
✓Passports and any required visas or residence documents for everyone aboard
✓Crew and passenger list with travel-document details
✓Yacht registration certificate and vessel particulars
✓Proof of ownership or written authority to use the yacht
✓Valid insurance certificate appropriate to the vessel and voyage
✓Skipper licence or certificate of competence where required
✓Previous-port clearance or departure document, where issued
✓Customs-status or temporary-admission evidence, where relevant
Local process
How to plan yacht clearance around St Raphael Marina
Formalities depend on the international route, yacht customs status and use, crew nationalities and intended berth.
Before arrival or departure
Send yacht, flag, registration, use, route, ETA and crew details.
Confirm the official location
St Raphael Marina is an official Port of Entry. Yachts arriving in or departing Cyprus can complete Customs and Immigration formalities within the marina. Confirm berth availability, authority attendance and current procedures before arrival.
Passport and crew formalities
Prepare passports and the crew or passenger list for the applicable Cyprus border checks. Visa and entry requirements depend on each person's nationality and immigration status.
Customs review
Confirm the yacht's Union customs status, relevant EU VAT documentation or temporary admission status, and declare goods where required.
Coordinate arrival with St Raphael Marina
Confirm berth availability and arrival instructions in advance with St Raphael Marina. Confirm current VHF arrangements and authority attendance before arrival.
Final document check
Keep completed Customs, Immigration, crew and vessel clearance records aboard before departing St Raphael Marina or continuing to another port.
Cypriot requirements
Border, Customs, yacht-status, insurance and maritime requirements.
St Raphael Marina: official Port of Entry
St Raphael Marina is an official Port of Entry east of Limassol. Yachts arriving in or departing Cyprus can complete Customs and Immigration formalities within the marina. Confirm berth availability, authority attendance and any arrival arrangements before arrival.
EU customs rules and Cyprus border checks
Cyprus is an EU Member State but has not yet fully implemented the Schengen acquis. Border controls remain in place. Passport and visa requirements depend on the nationality and immigration status of each person aboard.
Private non-Union yachts and temporary admission
A qualifying privately used non-Union yacht may generally use EU temporary admission for up to 18 months in the customs territory of the Union. This is an EU-wide period, not a Cyprus-specific one, and does not restart on entering Cyprus. Commercial or charter use may be treated differently.
Berth, fees and arrival confirmation
Berthing charges, applicable port or authority fees and agent costs depend on the vessel and services required. Confirm berth availability, authority attendance, any applicable charges and arrival instructions before reaching St Raphael Marina.
FAQ
St Raphael Marina Yacht Clearance questions
Can I clear into Cyprus at St Raphael Marina?
Yes. St Raphael Marina is an official Port of Entry, and yachts arriving in or departing Cyprus can complete Customs and Immigration formalities within the marina. Confirm berth and authority arrangements before arrival.
What does arriving at St Raphael Marina involve?
International yacht arrivals and departures must comply with the applicable Cyprus border, Customs and port formalities. At St Raphael Marina, Customs and Immigration clearance is available within the marina. Confirm current berth and authority arrangements before arrival.
What routes commonly use St Raphael Marina?
St Raphael Marina is positioned east of Limassol for Eastern Mediterranean routes. Common movements involve arrivals and departures involving Greece, Israel and Egypt. Clearance planning should be based on the actual last port, next port, yacht customs status and crew nationalities.
Do yachts need to clear into Cyprus?
Yes. An international yacht arrival must comply with the applicable Cyprus border, Customs, immigration and port formalities at an authorised entry location. Requirements depend on the vessel's customs status, previous port, use and the nationalities and immigration status of the people on board.
How long can a non-EU yacht stay in Cyprus?
A qualifying privately used non-Union yacht may generally use EU temporary admission for up to 18 months in the customs territory of the Union. This is an EU-wide period, not a Cyprus-specific one, and does not restart on entering Cyprus. Commercial or charter use may be treated differently.
Are there fixed fees for yacht clearance at St Raphael Marina?
No fixed published fee covers all situations. Berth charges, authority fees and agent costs each depend on the vessel, duration and services required. Confirm current charges with St Raphael Marina or a local agent before arrival.
What does Cyprus Yacht Clearance do?
Cyprus Yacht Clearance reviews requests and may introduce a suitable local agent for the port and voyage. It is not Cyprus Customs, the Immigration Police, the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Ports Authority or any government body. It is a private introduction service.
Which other Cyprus yacht locations may be relevant near St Raphael Marina?
Limassol Marina is an official Port of Entry a short distance west of St Raphael Marina, and Limassol Port is the recognised sea entry location serving the wider Limassol area. St Raphael Marina is suited to yachts whose size fits the marina's facilities; confirm berth availability for the vessel before arrival. Include the actual intended berth or next port in the request.
What international routes commonly involve St Raphael Marina?
St Raphael Marina is positioned east of Limassol for routes involving Greece to the west, Israel and Lebanon to the east, and Egypt to the south. Clearance planning should be based on the actual last port, next port, yacht customs status and crew nationalities rather than assuming one standard procedure.
Personal clearance support
Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.
Use this page for St Raphael Marina arrival, departure and Cyprus yacht-paperwork assistance.