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Beirut · Lebanon yacht-clearance assistance
Beirut Yacht Clearance Agent
Beirut is Lebanon's capital gateway, combining the main commercial port of entry with a modern city-centre marina. Send the yacht, crew, route and timing details for review before an introduction to a suitable local agent.
BeirutOfficial Lebanese port of entry
Mount Lebanon CoastBeirut and the Mount Lebanon Coast
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Clearance checklist
Documents normally prepared for Beirut yacht clearance
Prepare the applicable records before arrival or departure.
✓Passports or accepted travel documents for everyone aboard
✓Valid visas where required by nationality
✓Yacht registration certificate
✓Proof of ownership or written authority to use the yacht
✓Crew and passenger list
✓Valid yacht insurance certificate
✓Skipper licence or accepted certificate of competence
✓Departure clearance from the last foreign port
Local assistance
How our Beirut yacht-clearance service works
Lebanon Yacht Clearance reviews your request and may introduce you to a suitable yacht-clearance agent serving Beirut. The agent can confirm the current procedure, documents, permits, attendance requirements and expected costs before you proceed.
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We review the request
We assess the likely formalities and available local coverage for Beirut.
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A local agent contacts you
The selected agent can confirm the authority sequence, permits, documents, timing and current fees.
Local process
How to clear a yacht in or out through Beirut
Lebanese yacht formalities depend on the international route, the yacht's flag and use, crew nationalities, the visa position and whether the request is an arrival, a departure or a movement between Lebanese harbours.
Before entering Lebanese waters
Obtain advance permission from the Lebanese naval authorities, state the destination and communicate the ETA about 24 hours ahead. Plan the arrival for daylight.
Confirm the clearance port
Confirm that Port of Beirut and Beirut Marina, Zaitunay Bay can handle the planned yacht movement, that a berth is arranged and that the required permits are in place.
General Security formalities
Complete the immigration steps for everyone aboard; entry conditions depend on nationality and travel document.
Customs review
Present the yacht to Customs on arrival; a time-limited cruising permit covers the temporary stay and its current duration must be confirmed locally.
Notify each movement
Complete advance notification and immigration formalities for every later movement between Lebanese harbours, and be berthed before dark — overnight coastal anchoring is not permitted.
Final document check
Confirm that the yacht and everyone aboard have completed the required entry or exit steps before sailing onward.
Route planner
Beirut yacht-clearance route planner
Beirut serves the Mount Lebanon Coast and is Lebanon's capital gateway, combining the main commercial port of entry with a modern city-centre marina. The capital's commercial port handles the official entry formalities, while the city-centre marina at Zaitunay Bay serves larger visiting yachts when a berth has been agreed in advance. Common approaches include Larnaca, Cyprus to Beirut, Limassol, Cyprus to Beirut, Jounieh to Beirut. Onward routes include Beirut to Larnaca, Cyprus, Beirut to Jounieh, Beirut to Limassol, Cyprus.
Confirm the international route
State the last port, next port and whether Beirut is part of the arrival, the departure or a coastal movement inside Lebanon.
Prepare yacht and crew records
Gather passports, visas where required, registration, insurance, crew list and the previous foreign clearance.
Arrange permissions in advance
Ask the local agent to confirm the naval notification, any special permit for Beirut, berth arrangements and the practical sequence.
Retain completed records
Keep the cruising permit, clearance papers and permit correspondence available aboard.
Nearby locations
Ports and marinas served around Beirut.
Yachts visiting Zaitunay Bay, Dbayeh, Jounieh, Sidon approaches normally clear into Lebanon at an official port of entry and notify each later movement in advance. Include the actual berth and full route so the agent can confirm the correct sequence.
Zaitunay Bay
Include Zaitunay Bay in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Dbayeh
Include Dbayeh in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Jounieh
Include Jounieh in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Sidon approaches
Include Sidon approaches in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Route-specific guidance
Beirut arrival and departure routes.
Last port, next port, yacht status and crew nationality can change the formalities required.
Larnaca, Cyprus to Beirut yacht arrival
If Beirut is part of the arrival plan, provide the previous departure clearance, yacht papers, crew details and visa information before the passage so the notification and permits can be arranged.
Request Beirut arrival assistance →Beirut to Larnaca, Cyprus departure planning
Before leaving Beirut, confirm the Lebanese exit steps, the final Customs presentation and the requirements for the next country.
Request Beirut departure assistance →Beirut and the international route
The international route determines the formalities on both sides. The standard open-sea link is the passage between Cyprus and Lebanon, and the previous and next foreign ports shape the clearance sequence, so state the full route accurately.
Plan the international route →Beirut security and permit planning
Coastal access in Lebanon varies with the security situation. Advance naval notification applies to every passage, certain harbours need special permits, and skippers should check their flag state's current travel advisory and confirm conditions before planning.
Request security and permit guidance →Lebanese requirements
Customs, immigration, health and port requirements.
Entry through an official port with prior arrangement
A yacht arriving from a foreign port should clear at an official port of entry where Customs and General Security attend — in practice Jounieh for most visiting yachts, with Beirut and Tripoli operating as commercial entry ports. Communicate the ETA about 24 hours ahead and plan the arrival for daylight.
Advance naval permission
Before entering Lebanese territorial waters, a vessel must obtain permission from the Lebanese naval authorities and state its destination. Every later arrival and departure within Lebanon must also be notified in advance.
Passports and visas
General Security handles immigration formalities. Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, but conditions depend on each person's nationality and travel document. Entry is refused to holders of Israeli passports or passports showing evidence of travel to Israel, and to vessels arriving directly from Israel.
Customs and temporary admission
The yacht is cleared by Customs on arrival and may remain in Lebanon temporarily under a time-limited cruising permit. The current permitted duration and any renewal conditions must be confirmed locally, and the vessel is presented to Customs again on final departure.
Crew list and voyage documents
Carry the crew list, the yacht's registration papers and the departure clearance issued at the last foreign port. Officials review the previous clearance against the declared passage.
Movements inside Lebanon
Moving between Lebanese harbours involves immigration formalities at both ends and advance notification of each passage. Special permits are required for Tripoli and the southern harbours, and overnight anchoring along the coast is not permitted — plan to be berthed before dark.
Security and local confirmation
Coastal access in Lebanon varies with the security situation. Check your flag state's current travel advisory and confirm the sequence, permits, berth and timing for the specific yacht and harbour before departure for Lebanon.
Skipper preparation
Practical points before contacting the agent.
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Arrange the request well before reaching Beirut — advance naval permission and berth arrangements are needed before entering Lebanese waters.
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The Port of Beirut is a listed port of entry and the adjacent city marina serves larger yachts, but visiting berths are limited and most foreign yachts clear at Jounieh first. Confirm the berth and clearance arrangement directly before arrival.
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Do not rely on an old fee, office time or authority sequence without current confirmation.
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Carry clear digital copies and, where practical, printed copies of the yacht, insurance, passport and crew records.
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State the yacht's flag, private or commercial use, ownership and customs position accurately.
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Plan each coastal passage to end at a berth before dark — overnight anchoring along the coast is not permitted.
FAQ
Beirut yacht-clearance questions
Is Beirut a yacht port of entry in Lebanon?
Port of Beirut and Beirut Marina, Zaitunay Bay is an official Lebanese port of entry. The Port of Beirut is a listed port of entry and the adjacent city marina serves larger yachts, but visiting berths are limited and most foreign yachts clear at Jounieh first. Confirm the berth and clearance arrangement directly before arrival.
Which nearby locations can be served from Beirut?
Route planning around Beirut commonly includes Zaitunay Bay, Dbayeh, Jounieh, Sidon approaches. The local agent can confirm where the international formalities should be handled and which movements need permits or notification.
What routes commonly use Beirut?
Relevant routes include Larnaca, Cyprus to Beirut, Limassol, Cyprus to Beirut, Jounieh to Beirut. The exact process depends on the previous and next countries, the yacht's status and the crew nationalities.
Do foreign yachts need to clear into Lebanon?
Yes. A yacht arriving from a foreign port needs advance permission from the Lebanese naval authorities before entering Lebanese waters and should clear at an official port of entry, where Customs and General Security complete the arrival formalities.
Is there a cruising permit or temporary admission in Lebanon?
The yacht is cleared by Customs on arrival and may remain temporarily under a time-limited cruising permit. The current permitted duration and renewal conditions must be confirmed locally before the voyage.
Are there nationality or routing restrictions?
Yes. Entry is refused to holders of Israeli passports or passports showing evidence of travel to Israel, and to vessels arriving directly from Israel. State every crew nationality and the full route so the position can be checked in advance.
What documents are normally prepared?
Prepare passports, visas where required, yacht registration, ownership or authority documents, insurance, crew and passenger list, skipper qualification, the previous foreign clearance and any permit correspondence.
Can a yacht move freely between Lebanese harbours?
No. Each movement between Lebanese harbours involves advance notification and immigration formalities at both ends, special permits apply to Tripoli and the southern harbours, and overnight coastal anchoring is not permitted.
What does Lebanon Yacht Clearance do?
Lebanon 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.
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