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Choose the intended location
Select the port or marina that best matches the international route and berth.
St. Barth's port of entry
Gustavia, St. Barth Yacht Clearance
Gustavia is the capital of St. Barth and the island's only port of entry, with online clearance submission and Harbour Master coordination of arrivals and berthing. Send the vessel, crew, route and timing details for review and a possible introduction to a suitable local agent.
GustaviaMaritime location listed for route planning. Confirm current Yacht Clearance eligibility and authority arrangements before arrival.
Saint BarthélemyGustavia and nearby yacht locations
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Local assistance
Gustavia clearance support
St. Barth Yacht Clearance reviews the request and may introduce a suitable local agent serving Gustavia. The agent can help prepare the online submission and coordinate practical clearance arrangements; official decisions remain with the competent authorities.
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Send yacht and crew details
Provide the vessel, people aboard, route and expected timing for review.
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Coordinate locally
A suitable agent can confirm current documents, authority steps, availability and charges.
Clearance checklist
Documents normally prepared for Gustavia Yacht Clearance
Requirements vary by yacht and nationality, and your agent confirms exactly what to have ready. Core items usually include:
✓Ship registration
✓Crew & passenger list
✓Passports / accepted travel documents for everyone aboard
✓Signed and stamped clearance / exit declaration from the previous port
✓Visa or other entry authorisation, where required
✓Yacht and voyage details
Local process
How yacht clearance works at Gustavia
Gustavia is the capital and the island's only port of entry, so arrival and departure clearance for the island is completed here. The online submission, final formalities, harbour arrangements and departure steps should be coordinated for the yacht's route and dates.
Prepare the online submission
Pleasure-yacht entry and exit formalities can be submitted online in advance. A suitable local agent can help prepare the submission and coordinate the steps at Gustavia.
Finalise at the port office
The online submission is the first step, not the whole clearance. Under the current Gustavia procedure, check-in is completed at the port captain's office, where the clearance document is printed and signed; keep the clearance reference, Gustavia form details and any previous-port clearance available. The master, crew or passengers may still need to attend or present documents where required by the authorities.
Coordinate arrival and berthing
Coordinate port movements, anchoring or berthing with the Harbour Master on VHF 12. Berthing in the harbour is typically stern-to the quay, with anchoring in the inner and outer harbour; space is limited, especially in the high season around the New Year and the St. Barth Bucket, so coordinate the yacht's size and dates in advance.
Confirm port and anchoring charges
Port and anchoring charges depend on vessel length, location and type of stay, with the outer harbour generally lower than the inner harbour or coming stern-to the quay. Current amounts are set by the port; confirm them for the yacht's dates.
Prepare departure clearance
Departure formalities are completed at Gustavia before the yacht leaves. Prepare the outward-clearance documentation for printing and signing at the port office, and confirm timing for the onward voyage.
Keep documents ready
Keep passports, registration, crew and passenger information, insurance and the previous clearance record available for review.
Route planner
Gustavia Yacht Clearance route planner
Gustavia is included as a maritime route-planning location in Saint Barthélemy. State the actual berth, previous port and next port so the current arrangement can be confirmed.
Confirm the international route
State the last port, next port and whether Gustavia is the first or last location in St. Barthélemy.
Prepare yacht and crew records
Gather passports, registration, insurance, crew list and customs-status evidence.
Confirm the current local procedure
Ask the local agent or competent authorities to confirm the applicable arrangement for Gustavia.
Retain completed records
Keep any completed clearance and reporting records available aboard.
Nearby locations
Ports and marinas served around Gustavia.
Provide the actual berth near Gustavia.
Route-specific guidance
Gustavia arrival and departure routes.
Last port, next port, yacht status and crew nationality can change the formalities required.
Gustavia international yacht arrival
Provide the previous port, people aboard, yacht papers and expected berth before arrival.
Request Gustavia arrival assistance →Gustavia international yacht departure
Provide the next international port and confirm the applicable departure sequence.
Request Gustavia departure assistance →St. Barth requirements
Plan the national formalities before reaching the port.
Entry & visa requirements
Saint-Barthélemy is a French overseas collectivity. Entry and visa requirements depend on nationality, immigration status and the circumstances of the visit, so a valid passport or accepted travel document is needed and some nationalities require a visa. Your local agent can help confirm the current requirements for everyone aboard before arrival.
Gustavia port & anchoring fees
Port and anchoring charges at Gustavia depend on factors such as vessel length, location and type of stay, with the outer harbour generally lower than the inner harbour or the quay. Current amounts are set by the port and should be confirmed for the yacht's dates, which your agent can do.
Check-out & onward voyages
You clear out before departure, and outward clearance papers are generally needed when sailing on to another island, including nearby St Maarten / St Martin. Your agent coordinates your check-out at Gustavia, settles any outstanding port and anchoring fees, and helps with timing for your onward voyage.
Charter yachts & superyachts
St Barths is one of the Caribbean's premier superyacht destinations, especially over the New Year and the Bucket regatta, when Gustavia is at its busiest and berths are limited. Charter and larger yachts benefit from early coordination of the online clearance, port arrangements and berthing. Your agent can coordinate clearance, liaise with the Harbour Master, and help arrange fuel, provisioning and local services where available.
Skipper preparation
Practical points before contacting the agent.
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State the actual berth or anchorage, not only the nearest town.
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Keep current contact details available for time-sensitive questions.
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Do not rely on this page as confirmation of office attendance, eligibility, hours or fees.
FAQ
Gustavia Yacht Clearance questions
Does a yacht need to clear in when arriving in Gustavia?
An international arrival may involve immigration, customs, harbour or maritime formalities. The exact requirements depend on the route, people aboard and yacht status; confirm the current procedure before arrival.
Which Gustavia port should a yacht use?
Choose the location matching the intended berth and route, then confirm that it is appropriate for the yacht's current clearance circumstances. Select Other port if the intended location is not listed.
What documents should be prepared?
Typical preparation includes passports, a crew list, yacht registration, insurance, operator authority, previous clearance and documents supporting customs or commercial status where relevant.
Are Gustavia berths or anchoring arrangements guaranteed?
No. Berthing is typically stern-to the quay, with anchoring in the inner and outer harbour, and space is limited in the high season around the New Year and the St. Barth Bucket. Availability and the applicable harbour arrangement depend on the yacht, location, conditions and dates, so confirm arrangements with the Harbour Master or a suitable local agent.
What charges apply at Gustavia?
Port and anchoring charges depend on vessel length, location and type of stay, with the outer harbour generally lower than the inner harbour or coming stern-to the quay. Confirm the current amount for the yacht's dates.
Can a local agent help with departure from Gustavia?
A suitable local agent can help prepare the outward-clearance documentation and coordinate the required timing before the yacht leaves.
Personal clearance support
Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.
Use this page for Gustavia arrival, departure and St. Barth yacht-paperwork assistance.