Nossi-Be (Hell-Ville) : Profile

Clearance

Anchor off the main dock and call the port captain on Channel 16. Hell Ville authorities now have a boat which carries the officials checking yacht documents and clearing papers between Nosy Mitsio and Baramahany Bay/Nosy Irania. Stiff fines can be expected if one is caught without having cleared in and obtained a visa.

Latest report are that officials no longer come to the yacht and one must visit the relevant offices (Port Captain, Police, Immigration, Customs and Health) for clearance. Speaking French may be an advantage.

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