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World Cruising Handbook Corrections and Updates 3: Mediterranean
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Last modified on 2007-01-08 14:31:33
Albania P36 No visa required by nationals of European Union, Australian, Canada, USA, Japan, Croatia, Israel, Korea (Rep), Kosovo, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, and Turkey for stays of up to 30 days. Algeria P38 All nationals require visas except Libya, Maldives, Mali, Malaysia, Mauritania, Seychelles, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen. Bosnia Added as a new country Profile: Bosnia-Herzegovina has a very short piece of coastline just 25km long. It divides the better-known Croatian cruising ground into its two parts, the east and west coastal zones. This small coastal strip contains one port - Neum, a seaside resort. One should be aware of the many mussel farms lying just off the coast.The currency is the Bosnian marka but the Croatian kuna and Deutsche mark are also accepted. Immigration: Bosnia & Herzegovina does not recognise passports issued by the Former Yugoslav Federation Republic (Serbia & Montenegro), which have a red cover. No visa required for citizens of USA, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Norway for stays of up to 90 days. All other citizens must apply for a visa prior to entry. Bulgaria P40 Clearance - add From all but the Ports of Entry, it is not necessary to clear in or out if a cruising permit is obtained at the first Port of Entry. There still seem to be confusion between the three ports on the requirement of having a Temporary Navigation Certificate. If you enter in Balchik, the Harbour-master will issue a Temporary Navigation Certificate at a cost of 30 Euros, this is valid for the entire coast of Bulgaria. Neither Varna nor Bourgas use this system. Immigration: Visas are required by all nationals except those of Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Republic of Korea, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Customs –add - A list of all expensive, electronic and computer equipment on board may be requested. Croatia Warning: Yachts approaching the Croatian coast should expect to be intercepted by naval craft patrolling the area. VHF Channel 16 should be monitored permanently and, if contacted by a naval vessel (usual callsign is "Watchman"), the radio operator of the yacht will be expected to give the following information: name of yacht, international callsign, flag, port of registration, last port of call, destination. The name of the owner and the general description of the cargo is sometimes also requested. The cruising permit will be a licence disc or sticker and must be displayed prominently on the yacht. A counterfoil of the licence will be affixed to the crew list after it has been approved by the Harbourmaster. New regulations state that the total number of persons sailing on a yacht within one year cannot exceed DOUBLE the number of persons that a vessel can carry at any one time. It states that all these persons must be listed on the endorsed list when you buy the cruising permit on entry to the country. However, a recent report suggests that it is possible to amend the list of people onboard after you have entered the country. Take the passports of your new visitors to the nearest Harbour Master's Office, make a new crew list, and amend the list that accompanies the cruising permit. The procedure is free of charge. The yacht will not be allowed to carry persons who are not mentioned on the official list, and any yacht found to be in breach of this will be considered to be undertaking illegal chartering. An English version of this regulation can be found on the website www.mmtpr.hr Children under 12 should not be recorded on the List of Persons, nor should any persons embarking on the craft outside Croatia and disembarking in Croatia nor persons embarking in Croatia and disembarking outside. Citizens of most countries do not need a visa. Cyprus Admission will be refused to: Holders of Former Yugoslavian Republic’s passports bearing a renewal stamp with the name "Macedonia". Entry is only allowed to holders of Yugoslavian passports without the above-mentioned stamp. Holders of "passports" from the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus". Other nationalities having stamps or visas of the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in their passports are only allowed to enter Cyprus after the above-mentioned visas/stamps are cancelled by the Immigration Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. Egypt Customs: Foreign flagged boats may stay up to one year from the date of arrival. After the one year boats need to be bonded for four months or leave the country for the same period. Georgia P54 All nationals require visas except those of Bulgaria and former Soviet Countries. Visas can easily be obtained at the Georgian Consulate in Istanbul or Trabzon or (for an increased fee) on arrival at a port of entry. Otherwise, tour operators can obtain visas, for a fee. Gibraltar Customs, immigration and port formalities must be completed immediately on arrival and this can now be done at any of the marinas. Yachts are not allowed to berth in the commercial harbour, except at Queensway Quay Marina. Immigration - add: Visas are required by nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Greece P60 A visa is not required for a visit of up to three months for nationals of the EU, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, St Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, San Marino, Switzerland, Taiwan, the USA and Zimbabwe. For longer stays a visa must be applied for - however, it seems that this must be done well in advance - at least 20 days prior to the 3-month expiry date. Customs – add: Foreign yachts can buy fuel at duty-free prices, which must be arranged through customs. Stations that sell fuel for foreign yachts are marked by blue and yellow diagonal stripes on the quay. Israel P64 No yacht may proceed from Israel to Lebanon. It is advisable to reach the Israeli coasts and marinas during daylight hours. Nationals of the following countries do not require visas, or will have them issued free of charge on arrival: the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, Surinam, Swaziland, Switzerland, Trinidad, Uruguay, and the USA. Italy No visa is required for a stay of up to three months for nationals of EU countries, other West European countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA as well as Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Paraguay, Singapore, Slovenia, Uruguay, Serbia and Montenegro, for Venezuela up to two months, and Israel up to one month. Extensions can be obtained from the police. It is advisable to monitor VHF channel 16 when in Italian waters, as failure to respond to a call from a customs patrol can result in a stop and search operation. Insurance – add: The proof of insurance requirements are exacting; proof of third party insurance issued by an insurance company having reciprocal arrangements with a recognised Italian insurance company with an Italian translation, or insurance bought in Italy through an Italian broker. Lebanon All nationalities require a valid passport and a visa. Visitors from the US and many Arab and European countries can obtain visas on arrival. They are normally issued for periods of up to 3 months. Entry will be refused if you are holding a used or unused, expired or valid visa for Israel, or have any Israeli stamp endorsed on your passport. If you are planning to visit Syria, make sure you have a visa before arriving in Lebanon, as there is no Syrian Embassy in Beirut and Syrian visas can't be obtained on the border. Malta Visas are not required for nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, El Salvador, EU countries, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA, UK Overseas Territories and Venezuela. Customs: Yachts with cats or dogs on board that have current rabies certificates, micro-chips and which conform to the ‘Pet Passport’ scheme, may be allowed to berth alongside after the animals have been inspected by the Health Department vet. Telephone +356 2122 4810 for further information. Montenegro - add P75 Clearance: Yachts approaching the Yugoslav (Montenegro) coast should expect to be intercepted by naval craft patrolling the area. VHF Channel 16 should be monitored permanently and, if contacted by a naval vessel, the radio operator of the yacht will be expected to give the following information: name of yacht, international callsign, flag, port of registration, last port of call, destination. The name of the owner and the general description of the cargo is sometimes also requested. Yachts must purchase a cruising permit, valid for one year. There is a fee for clearance and formalities are reported to be straightforward. Immigration: No visas are needed for members of the European Union, Former Yugoslav Republics (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia), Albania, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belorussia, the United States of America, Canada and Switzerland. Other nationalities require visas, which cannot be obtained on arrival. There are consulates in Bucharest, Sofia, Athens and Tirana. Documents: Documents required are; the boat registration, a crusing permit and, sometimes, the insurance document. Cruising permits can be purchased at the Port of Entry and (Feb 2006) cost 65 to 80 euros a month, or 97 to 116 euros a year, dependent on boat length. Morocco Citizens of the following countries do not need visas:- Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo (Republic,) Denmark, Finland, France, Manaco, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea (Conakry), Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Ninger, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Andorra, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela. Slovenia Nationals from countries with which the European Union has not reached an agreement on the abolition of visas, must have a visa. Turkey Yachts flying the ensign of the Republic of Cyprus will be refused entry to Turkish ports. This sitation will, presumably, change if/when Turkey becomes a member of the European Union, but at present (2006) this rule is being enforced. Turkey P93 Foreign sailors arriving in Turkey on their own yacht are now eligible for a two-year visa. A five year visa can be obtained in advance from the Turkish Diplomatic Mission in one's country of domicile. Otherwise, for citizens of many countries, a maximum of 90 days' stay will be granted on arrival (60 days for Albanians and Romanians, 30 days for Greek Cypriots). Citizens of most African, Far Eastern and Pacific Island countries will require a visa in advance of arrival. Visas are not required for citzens of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands and Spain. Visa fees are charged in UK£ for the United Kingdom, Euros for eurozone countries and in US$ for all others. Ukraine All citizens need a visa to visit the Ukraine. Since May 2000 visa applications do not require a letter of invitation although local consulates may say differently. In exceptional situations a visa may be granted on arrival, but only for a very short stay. To simplify matters it is therefore advisable to obtain a visa in advance. Visas and other arrangements can be made in Istanbul, where the best place to stop is at Ataköy Marina, approximately 5 miles west of the Bosporus. The management of the marina has an arrangement with the authorities in Odessa, as well as with the Odessa Yacht Club, and can also help with the latest information. Advance help and practical advice for anyone planning to visit any of the Black Sea countries, not just the Ukraine, can be obtained from Ataköy Marina, Tel. +90 212 560 4270, Fax. +90 212 560 7270, e-mail marina@atakoymarina.com.tr website www.atakoymarina.com.tr The Ukrainian consulate in Istanbul is open Fridays and Saturdays, 0900-1200, near the Bosporus passenger terminal: c/o BASCO Shipping & Trade SA, 5th floor, Maliye Caddesi 29, Karaköy. Intourist, the Russian state tourist agency, offer a visa service for the CIS republics. Agents: Although formalities can be lengthy, the services of an agent are not compulsory, neither in Odessa nor in other ports. Odessa Marina will act as an agent. |
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