Aden - Clearance

This is an official Port of Entry.

See the Noonsite/Yemen/Formalities page for full details of clearance.

Be sure to make contact with Aden Port Control before entering this port on VHF Channel 13 or 16 well in advance of the buoyed channel to get approval for entry.

It is recommended to anchor on the port side of the entry channel where all the commercial ships are anchored.  Avoid going anywhere near the starboard side as there is a military base here.

Beware of the big mooring buoys in the approach channel and also rocks and submerged cables in the yacht anchorage area.

Formalities are carried out ashore. The dinghy can be left at the ferry dock, where a customs officer will meet the captain and accompany him to the office. Immigration will be visited next, where passports are held until departure and every crew member has issued a shore pass.

A passport photo is required for the shore pass which allows a seven day stay for no charge. This can be extended, again with no charge.

The last stop is at the Harbour Master's office.

In order to visit the capital, Sanaa, a three month visa is required. This costs US$35 per person and you will need written permission from the Harbour Master, which he will grant on condition that someone is looking after your yacht while you are away.

There are no check in or departure fees, but the Port Control office must be visited before leaving.

Last updated:  January 2015.