Yacht Clearance Documents for the Mediterranean & Monaco

Smooth Yacht Entry with the Right Documents 

Looking to enter Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera or anywhere across the Mediterranean with your yacht? Every arrival requires a complete set of yacht clearance documents. Submitting them on time ensures smooth entry and avoids costly delays.

At YachtClear, we make this process effortless. You simply submit your documents online — and we handle the full clearance preparation for you.

Once you submit, our team prepares your clearance file and coordinates with the appropriate port/agent so your entry is smooth, online, fast, and secure.

Mandatory Yacht Clearance Documents

These are required for all private yachts entering Mediterranean ports:

• Vessel Registration Certificate (Certificate of Registry / Flag State papers) 

• Insurance Certificate (P&I / third-party liability) 

• Crew List (names, nationalities, passport numbers, positions) 

• Passenger List (if applicable) 

• Passports / IDs — scans of all crew & passengers

• Last Port Clearance / Departure Papers 

• Arrival / Departure Notification (ETA / ETD / voyage plan)
  
  

These are the core yacht customs forms Mediterranean ports require for clearance.

Commercial / Charter Yachts – Extra Requirements

If your yacht is operating commercially or under charter in the Mediterranean, you must also provide:

• Commercial Yacht Compliance Certificate (LY2 / LY3 / MCA) 

• Charter License / Charter Contract 

• Proof of VAT Status / invoices / temporary admission docs 

• Crew Employment Contracts 

• Seafarer’s Medical Certificates (ENG1 or equivalent)
  
  

These cover French Riviera yacht clearance requirements that apply specifically to charter vessels.

Conditional Documents (Depending on Voyage / Port)

Certain ports (Monaco, Italy, Spain, Greece) may request additional paperwork:

• Agent Letter of Appointment / Authorization 

• Crew Visas / Schengen Visas (for non-EU crew) 

• Customs Declaration Form 

• Alcohol / Tobacco / Valuables Declarations 

• Health & Sanitary Docs (Maritime Declaration of Health, vaccination certs) 

• Pet Import Docs & Vaccinations 

• Weapons Permits / Declarations 

• Ship’s Radio License (VHF / GMDSS) 

• Ship’s Logbook Extract

Other Commonly Requested Documents

Depending on vessel type and voyage:

• MARPOL / Garbage Management Plan & Records 

• Bunker Delivery Note / Fuel Receipts 

• Port Entry Permits / Marine Reserve Permits 

• Crew Medical Insurance Proof 

• AIS Compliance Proof

• Proof of Ownership / Mortgage Documents 

• Class / Tonnage / Load Line Certificates 

• ISM / Safety Management Docs 

• Passenger Liability Insurance (Athens Convention) 

• Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) 

• CITES Permits (protected species) 

Why Captains Choose YachtClear Online?

• Complete handling of Monaco yacht entry documents

• Covering all French Riviera yacht clearance requirements

• Trusted for Monaco, French Riviera & Mediterranean ports

• Secure online submission of every form and certificate

• Fast online handling of crew list, yacht clearance and customs forms

• No confusion — we process each submission fully.

• Avoid delays. Ensure your yacht entry is smooth, compliant, and stress-free.

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