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Send the voyage details
Tell us the last port, next port, ETA, yacht flag, use and crew details.
Italy yacht clearance • international arrival and departure assistance
Italy Yacht Clearance Agents
Planning to enter or leave Italy by yacht? Send your vessel, crew, route and timing details so we can connect you with a suitable local agent for Capitaneria di Porto, Customs, VAT status and insurance formalities.
52 Italian locationsChoose the port that matches the voyage or berth.
One clear requestSend yacht, crew, route and timing details once.
Local agent supportWe review the request before an introduction.
Before arrival
Prepare your Italy clearance folder.
Having the core records ready helps the agent assess the voyage efficiently.
✓Passports or accepted identity documents for everyone aboard
✓Yacht or boat registration certificate
✓Proof of ownership or written authorisation to use the vessel
✓Valid third-party liability insurance certificate
✓Crew and passenger list
✓Skipper licence or accepted certificate of competence
✓Previous port clearance or declaration of arrival, when issued
✓VAT, Union status or temporary-admission evidence, where relevant
Our service
How our Italy yacht-clearance service works
Tell us where you are arriving, departing or staying in Italy. Italy Yacht Clearance reviews the request and may introduce you to a suitable local yacht-clearance agent who can confirm the current procedure, documents, timing and fees.
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We review the route
We identify whether the voyage involves an external Schengen border, a first arrival for a non-EU-flagged yacht, or routine intra-EU movement.
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A local agent contacts you
The selected agent can confirm the current process and costs before arrival or departure.
Clearance planning
From route details to local assistance.
Choose the correct Italian port
Tell us the first or last Italian port and where the yacht will actually berth.
Prepare the yacht and crew details
Gather registration, insurance, passports, crew list and route information.
Check Italian requirements
Review Capitaneria di Porto formalities, VAT status, insurance and Schengen requirements for the voyage.
Coordinate with a local agent
Use local support to confirm offices, attendance, timing and current fees.
Italian locations
Italian yacht ports of entry
Choose the location that best matches your arrival, departure or berth. If the yacht is staying in a nearby marina or anchorage, select the closest relevant port or choose Other port in the form.
Northern Adriatic
6 locationsAnconaAncona and Northern AdriaticView port guide →ChioggiaChioggia and Northern AdriaticView port guide →GradoGrado and Northern AdriaticView port guide →MonfalconeMonfalcone and Northern AdriaticView port guide →TriesteTrieste and Northern AdriaticView port guide →VeniceVenice and Northern AdriaticView port guide →
Southern Adriatic and Apulia
6 locationsBariBari and Southern Adriatic and ApuliaView port guide →BrindisiBrindisi and the Adriatic coast of PugliaView port guide →GallipoliGallipoli and Southern Adriatic and ApuliaView port guide →OtrantoOtranto and Southern Adriatic and ApuliaView port guide →Santa Maria di LeucaSanta Maria di Leuca and Southern Adriatic and ApuliaView port guide →TarantoTaranto and Southern Adriatic and ApuliaView port guide →
Ligurian Coast and Northern Tyrrhenian
8 locationsGenoaGenoa and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →ImperiaImperia and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →La SpeziaLa Spezia and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →LivornoLivorno and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →Marina di CarraraMarina di Carrara and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →SanremoSanremo and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →SavonaSavona and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →ViareggioViareggio and Ligurian Coast and Northern TyrrhenianView port guide →
Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and Campania
6 locationsAgropoliAgropoli and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →AnzioAnzio and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →CivitavecchiaCivitavecchia and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →Fiumicino / RomeFiumicino / Rome and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →NaplesNaples and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →SalernoSalerno and Central Tyrrhenian, Lazio and CampaniaView port guide →
Calabria and Southern Mainland
5 locationsCorigliano CalabroCorigliano Calabro and Calabria and Southern MainlandView port guide →CrotoneCrotone and Calabria and Southern MainlandView port guide →Gioia TauroGioia Tauro and Calabria and Southern MainlandView port guide →Reggio CalabriaReggio Calabria and Calabria and Southern MainlandView port guide →Vibo ValentiaVibo Valentia and Calabria and Southern MainlandView port guide →
Sicily
14 locationsCataniaCatania and SicilyView port guide →LampedusaLampedusa and SicilyView port guide →LicataLicata and SicilyView port guide →MarsalaMarsala and SicilyView port guide →Mazara del ValloMazara del Vallo and SicilyView port guide →MessinaMessina and SicilyView port guide →MilazzoMilazzo and SicilyView port guide →PalermoPalermo and SicilyView port guide →PantelleriaPantelleria and SicilyView port guide →Porto EmpedoclePorto Empedocle and SicilyView port guide →PozzalloPozzallo and SicilyView port guide →SciaccaSciacca and SicilyView port guide →SiracusaSiracusa and SicilyView port guide →TrapaniTrapani and SicilyView port guide →
Sardinia
7 locationsAlgheroAlghero and SardiniaView port guide →ArbataxArbatax and SardiniaView port guide →CagliariCagliari and SardiniaView port guide →CarloforteCarloforte and SardiniaView port guide →La Maddalena / PalauLa Maddalena / Palau and SardiniaView port guide →OlbiaOlbia and SardiniaView port guide →Porto TorresPorto Torres and SardiniaView port guide →
Italian requirements
Plan the national formalities before reaching the port.
Capitaneria di Porto and first-arrival formalities
The Capitaneria di Porto (harbourmaster and coast guard) is the practical first point of contact on arrival. Non-EU-flagged yachts typically need a declaration of arrival at the first Italian port, renewed at each subsequent port. EU-flagged, VAT-paid yachts arriving directly from another Schengen country generally need no formalities.
Schengen and passport control
Italy is a Schengen member. Arrivals directly from another Schengen country generally face no border check. Arrivals from a non-Schengen country, including Montenegro, Albania and Tunisia, require passport and customs formalities at an appropriate port.
VAT and temporary admission for non-EU-flagged yachts
A non-EU-flagged private yacht may enter under temporary admission for up to 18 months without paying VAT or import duty, generally starting from first entry into EU waters. Commercial or chartered non-EU-flagged yachts are treated differently and should confirm their position with a local agent before arrival.
Mandatory third-party liability insurance
Third-party liability insurance is required for virtually all motorised yachts and sailing yachts with an auxiliary engine in Italian waters. Keep the insurance certificate available aboard, since it may be requested by the Capitaneria di Porto or Guardia di Finanza.
Skipper licence recognition
Italy has not adopted the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) as a formal legal requirement, but an ICC or an equivalent licence recognised by the skipper's home country is generally accepted and often requested by charter operators. Carry the original licence document aboard.
Charter and commercial yacht considerations
EU cabotage rules generally restrict non-EU-flagged yachts from operating closed-loop commercial charters that begin and end in Italy. This is an evolving area, so charter and commercial operators should confirm their current position with a local agent before planning an Italian charter.
FAQ
Italy yacht-clearance questions
Do I need to clear into Italy by yacht?
If arriving from outside the EU or Schengen area, plan to complete arrival formalities at a suitable Italian port before cruising onward. An arrival from another EU or Schengen country generally involves less formality, but Italian vessel, insurance and customs rules still apply.
What documents are normally needed for Italy yacht clearance?
Prepare passports, vessel registration, proof of ownership or authorised use, valid third-party liability insurance, a crew list, skipper qualification, previous clearance where issued, and evidence of VAT or temporary-admission status where relevant.
How long can a non-EU-flagged yacht stay in Italy without paying VAT?
A private non-EU-flagged yacht can generally use temporary admission for up to 18 months without VAT or import duty, usually starting from first entry into EU waters. Commercial and chartered non-EU-flagged yachts are treated differently and should confirm the position with a local agent.
Is there a national tourist or navigation tax for visiting yachts in Italy?
There is no general daily national tourist or navigation tax for foreign-flagged yachts visiting Italy. Ordinary marina and mooring fees still apply as usual.
Is third-party liability insurance required for a yacht in Italy?
Yes. Third-party liability insurance is required for almost all motorised yachts and sailing yachts with an auxiliary engine, and the certificate should be available aboard for inspection.
Is Italy in the Schengen area?
Yes. Italy applies the Schengen rules. Passport and border checks are particularly relevant for routes involving a non-Schengen country such as Montenegro, Albania or Tunisia.
Do I need a customs agent in Italy?
An agent is not required for every yacht, but can be useful for a non-EU-flagged vessel, a non-Schengen arrival or departure, a first arrival, a commercial or charter yacht, or an urgent timing.
What does Italy Yacht Clearance do?
Italy Yacht Clearance collects the request, reviews the voyage details and may introduce the skipper to a suitable local yacht-clearance agent. It is not a government authority and does not make official clearance decisions.
Personal clearance support
Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.
Use the form for check-in, check-out, Capitaneria di Porto, Customs, VAT or insurance assistance.