Colonia, Yap Island - Clearance

Yap Clearance

This is a Port of Entry for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)  See the FSM Formalities page for full details on clearing into and out of the country.

See Fees for details of clearance and port charges here.

Hail the Port Authority on VHF Ch. 16 and wait for instructions before entering the cut.

Customs working hours are Monday to Friday: 08:00 -12:00, 13:00-17:00. Overtime is charged if you clear in or out outside of these hours (or on a weekend/public holiday).

If there is space yachts can come alongside a quay in the small boat harbor for clearance. The Port Authority may arrange for you to do this. This makes it easier as all the authorities can easily come on board to carry out clearance.

Domestic Clearance

Remember, if coming from another state you must also clear in here. You will need to show Port Clearance and Customs Clearance from the port of entry plus the approved vessel entry permit. Contact the authorities in Yap 72 hrs in advance and also 24 hrs before arrival at yilpermitpass@overlook.com, yapfsmips@gmail.com and pfsoyap@gmail.com.

Port clearance fees are paid at the Finance Department. Take the receipt to the Port Authority Office to finalize the official paperwork.

International Clearance

Fly the 'Q' flag on arrival.

Expect Port Authority, Quarantine, Bio-Security, Customs, Immigration and Yap Police to all come on board.

It is possible to arrange for a visitor's permit from here.

Clearing out

Send an email to the above 3 addresses 72 hours in advance. You will then need to walk to each office 24 hours before departure to verify time to clear out and see if you need to move back to the Customs dock.

Visit Port Authority, then Immigration and finally, Customs for the final check out.

Last updated:  April 2025