Checking into Thailand is a time-consuming and complicated process. It is based around Thai values and many of the officials do not speak English. Yacht Solutions can save you time and hassle by acting as your agent for clearances in and out.
For vessels wishing to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days we recommend all crew acquire a 60 day Tourist Visa from the nearest Thai Consulate prior to arrival (this visa can be then extended for an additional 30 days in the country). This visa is not essential, but it will save your vessel the cost of renewing visas every 30 days. The captain will be cleared in as crew, they will be issued a 30 day yacht visa on arrival and will then require to organise a crew bond which is outlined below to leave the country after 30 days. On return the tourist visa will be enacted.
For this service to run smoothly we will need the following:
- original vessel registration documents;
- clearance papers from last port;
- all crew and passenger passports;
- letter of authority from owner to captain to act as captain for your boat;
- If the vessel ownership is under a company name, , please contact us to receive templates of the correct paperwork required.
1. The Procedure
Once you have arrived in Phuket waters we will meet your vessel at any location and collect all necessary documentation. We will then proceed to check you and your vessel into Thailand. This procedure normally takes 3 to 5 hours to receive the correct documentation and stamps
Your vessel will then be entitled to stay in Thai waters for 6 months or for 1 year if your vessel is berthed in a marina. Once this period is close to expiring we can then have the customs declaration extended a further 3 times to a maximum of 2 years. This is outlined in the vessel extension section below.
The fee for this is 8,000 THB per clearance including 3 crew, with a further 500 THB per extra crew or passenger. Credit cards are accepted. All charges are subject to 7% VAT.
For weekends and public holidays an additional 1,500 THB charge is required for the government officials.
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