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Send the yacht and route details
Provide the arrival or departure plan, yacht status and crew information.
Zygi yacht berth and Cyprus clearance planning
Zygi Yacht Clearance Agent
Send the yacht, crew, route and timing details for review and referral to a suitable local agent. Confirm international clearance and yacht access arrangements before treating Zygi as a first Cyprus entry point.
ZygiPrimarily industrial or cargo port; yacht access and formalities require specific confirmation
Limassol coastZygi and Limassol coast
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Local assistance
How our Zygi Yacht Clearance service works
Zygi is described officially as a primarily industrial and cargo port. Yacht access and international clearance availability should be confirmed before arrival. A local agent can help confirm the applicable clearance location and coordinate arrangements.
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We review the request
We identify the likely support and reporting plan around Zygi.
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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 Zygi 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 Zygi
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
Zygi is described officially as a primarily industrial and cargo port. A Customs Station operates at Zygi; confirm whether it supports international yacht clearance before relying on it. Confirm yacht access and clearance arrangements before arrival. If Zygi cannot provide international clearance, plan to complete Customs and Immigration formalities at an authorised entry port such as Limassol Port or Limassol Marina.
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 Zygi
Confirm berth availability and arrival instructions directly with Zygi before arrival. Also confirm the clearance location and procedure with the responsible authority or a local agent.
Final document check
Keep completed Customs, Immigration, crew and vessel clearance records aboard before departing Zygi or continuing to another port.
Cypriot requirements
Border, Customs, yacht-status, insurance and maritime requirements.
Zygi: industrial and cargo port
Zygi is described officially as a primarily industrial and cargo port. A Customs Station operates at Zygi; confirm whether it supports international yacht clearance before relying on it. Confirm yacht access and the applicable clearance arrangements before arrival. Yachts arriving from international waters should plan to complete Customs and Immigration formalities at an authorised entry port if Zygi cannot provide that service.
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, any applicable charges and arrival instructions directly with Zygi before arrival.
FAQ
Zygi Yacht Clearance questions
Can I use Zygi as a Cyprus entry port?
Zygi is described officially as a primarily industrial and cargo port and is not one of the Republic's recognised sea entry locations. Confirm yacht access and international clearance arrangements before arrival. Plan to complete Customs and Immigration formalities at an authorised entry port such as Limassol Port or Limassol Marina.
What does arriving at Zygi involve?
International yacht arrivals and departures must comply with the applicable Cyprus border, Customs and port formalities. As Zygi is not a recognised sea entry location, confirm the applicable clearance location and yacht access procedure before arrival.
What routes commonly use Zygi?
Zygi is positioned on the Limassol coast between Limassol and Larnaca. Coastal movements involve nearby locations including Limassol Port, Limassol Marina and St Raphael Marina. 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 Zygi?
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 Zygi 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 nearby Cyprus locations handle international clearance?
Limassol Port and Limassol Marina are recognised clearance locations near Zygi. Limassol Port is one of the Republic's four recognised sea entry locations. Limassol Marina is an official Port of Entry. These are the nearest options for yachts using Zygi as a berth destination.
What international routes commonly involve Zygi?
Zygi sits between Limassol and Larnaca on the southern coast of Cyprus, positioned for routes involving Greece, Israel and Egypt. 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 Zygi arrival, departure and Cyprus yacht-paperwork assistance.