Syria - Clearance
The current conflict in the country does not make this a safe place to visit.
Port Control should be contacted prior to arrival on VHF Channel 16. Lattakia is Syria’s main port and as its officials are used to dealing with foreign vessels, this is the best port to enter. (Call Lattakia Radio). Call at the 20 kms (12 miles) limit and again at 10 kms (six miles) off. Approach the port at 90 degrees to the coast.
Since there are specific rules concerning the distance a yacht must stay off the Syrian coast and a yacht’s approach to Lattakia Harbor, any yacht wanting to visit there on their own should fax ahead for the latest procedures to the Syrian Yacht Club.
When 12NM off, call the harbor radio on VHF Channel 16 and follow instructions.
Yachts must have a “clearance document” (zarpe), showing the date of departure from the last marina or port before arrival at Lattakia. Also fax or email copies of passports, ship’s papers and a provisional ETA to the host club or agent at least a week before planned arrival. Visa takes from three to 10 days depending on nationality.
It might also be necessary to produce a signed list of your last five ports of call and your logbook may be inspected.
Remain on board until the officials have visited the boat and clearance is completed.
Take care to arrive on a weekday as offices are closed on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as on various national holidays.
Departure: 24 hours’ notice is required before clearing out and once cleared, no one must leave the boat. Again, it needs to be a weekday.
Last updated: August 2018
This is the last known information as at November 2016.
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