Immigration Clearance On Board
1. Procedures for CSC Boats Leaving Singapore Waters:
The Singapore Immigration Clearance Authority takes a serious view of any non-compliance with the immigration clearance procedures for sea crew and passengers when seeking entry into Singapore and departing from Singapore.
- Crew/passenger did not enter Singapore through an authorized landing place or point of entry will be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
- Failure to submit advance crew and passenger manifest via (AA/AD), prior to vessel’s arrival/departure from Singapore will be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
A. Boats Leaving Singapore waters:
For CSC boats going out of Singapore Waters, please submit the following documents / details at least 5 working days in advance to the Office.
Fees:
- Port Clearance – $25.00 per trip
- Immigration Clearance – $30.00 per trip
- Bumboat Service – $70.00 per trip
- Cancellation or Amendment – $25.00 per cancellation* / amendment
- Late Fee (less than 48 hours prior to the departure date) – $50.00 (application will still subject to ICA /MPA approval)
(Above prices are subjected to GST)
To apply, please fill up the Application Form together with the following documents to enquiry@csc.org.sg:
- Arrival & Departure Application Form
- Copies of all the crew’s passport / NRIC / Employment Pass
- Boat Insurance
- Vessel Registration Certificate (COR)
Before proceeding to Changi Point Ferry Terminal for immigration clearance, boat owner or designated representative is required to collect the original MPA Port Clearance Certificate and the ICA endorsed Crew and/or Passenger lists from the Club’s reception office between 9.00am to 8.00pm daily.
What to prepare?
Changi Point Ferry Terminal Operating Hours: 7.00am to 7.00pm
To present the following to the ICA officer at Changi Point Ferry Terminal:
Leaving Singapore | Arrival into Singapore |
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B. Boats returning to Singapore
- The boat owner is required to inform the Office on the arrival day at least 5 working days in advance. Please email to enquiry@csc.org.sg or Tel: +65 6545 2876.
- Boat owner is required to submit the original last port clearance certificate to the Club’s reception office upon arrival.
2. Immigration & Custom Clearance for Foreign Visiting Yachts:
Important Notice:
- It is mandatory for all foreign yachts coming into Singapore to be fitted with an Automatic Identification System (AIS).
- All foreign yachts entering Singapore must engage a shipping agent to handle the immigration and port clearance on your behalf. Agent fee applies, please check with your preferred agent before you proceed with the application.
- For mooring, please write to us at enquiry@csc.org.sg before your departure (at least 5 working days) to Singapore. We will send you a confirmation via email for availability of the mooring.
S/no | Name of Shipping Agent | Tel | |
| 1 | Hans Yacht Services Attn: Manjit Singh | +65 9247 8847 | hansyachts@gmail.com |
| 2 | Marvelous Yachting Pte Ltd Attn: James Lim | +65 9424 5253 | mv.james.lim@gmail.com |

