How to Apply
Time Limit for Application
N/A
Formalities and Required Documents
Applications can be made through the uploading of the following documents to the “Guangdong-Macao Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation), or can be made in person, by fax or email to the Marine and Water Bureau, with the submission of the following:
- Application for entry of pleasure yachts (format EER1/DGP); (the form can be obtained from the locations for application or downloaded from the website of Marine and Water Bureau)
- Valid supporting documents of navigation;
- Insurance policy for liability for pleasure boats acquired from approved insurance companies in Macao;
- Supporting documents of berthing (if applicable).
Location and Time for Application
Online Application
“Port Call for Non-Macao Registered Pleasure Boats” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation)
Application time:
24 hours.
Application in Person
Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau
Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Application by Fax
Fax:（853）8988 2599
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Application by Email
Email: entry@marine.gov.mo
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Charges
Free.
Processing Time
Upon submission of all necessary documents, approval will be given within 2 working days, excluding the day of application submission. (Performance Pledge)
Notes for Application
Notice for Arrivals
- Before a pleasure boat enters waters of Macao, the applicant shall contact the agent of the marina in advance in order to arrange berthing for the vessel;
- Once the application is approved by the Bureau, the approval and “Formalities and Required Documents” must be kept on board for inspection, when necessary;
- The persons on board shall complete immigration formalities with the Public Security Police Force through the agent of the marina before they disembark.
Notice for navigation
Entry to the exclusive channel of the Macao Outer Harbour and Taipa Ferry Terminals for high speed passenger craft and the maritime exclusion zone of the airport, without authorisation, is prohibited.
Notice for departures
Anyone who leaves Macao on a pleasure boat is required to have completed immigration formalities. The pleasure boat operator (master) is responsible for reminding and ensuring that everyone on board the vessel has done so, otherwise, the persons and the pleasure vessel operator (master) who leave Macao without completing relevant formalities will be held accountable.
Related Regulations or Requirements
Inapplicable to this service item.
Enquiry about Status and Collection of Application Result
Application Status Enquiry: Inapplicable to this service item.
Collection Method of Application Result: Inapplicable to this service item.
Notes:
- The applicants can download the “Approval Slip for Port Entry of Yacht” from the “Guangdong-Macao Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation);
- If the applicants did not apply via the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation), they will be notified of the approval by fax, or by email if no fax number has been provided.
Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result: Inapplicable to this service item.