Custom and Immigration Clearance
We are able to handle all arrivals, departures, harbormaster, immigration and custom formalities in swift time to prevent any inconveniences during your cruise in Montenegro. Clearing customs can be a breeze, but when things do not go in your favour it is time to step back and allow us to do what we do best - to assist you with all Custom and Immigration formalities.
Montenegrin law requires foreign yachts to have a vignette - navigation permit while cruising in Montenegrin national waters. In Montenegro Vignette can be issued for one day, one week, one month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All boats are obliged to follow the speed limit inside the Bay of Boka: 10 knots, with 6 knots limit in the channels of Kumbor and Verige. Please respect speed limits to avoid penalties that are unavoidable if broken.
Required Documents for issuing Montenegrin Vignette:
Boat's Certificate of Registry (Registration);
Crew & passengers list;
Passports of all crew and passengers;
Insurance for the boat;
Skipper's license;
Notarized power of attorney in English, Italian or French if the skipper is not the boat owner;
Evidence of last port of departure.
Required Documents for yachts that already have Montenegrin vignette:
Existing Montenegro crew list with attached vignette;
Boat's Certificate of Registry (Registration);
Crew & passengers list;
Passports of all crew and passengers;
Evidence of last port of departure.
Arrival procedure
All foreign-flagged yachts should fly the ‘Q’ flag on arrival in Montenegro and display the Montenegrin courtesy flag;
All vessels calling Montenegro ports should give 24hrs notice of ETA to Port Control, Harbor Masters Office or their Branch Office, Border Police and Custom Office, or their appointed agent;
For any kind of help during your Montenegro stay feel free to contact us at portagent@mdestination.net.
