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THE BAY
CHAGUARAMAS
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Dec '08 / Jan
'09
Feb / Mar '09
Apr / May '09
Jun / Jul '09
Aug
/ Sept '09
Oct / Nov '09
Dec
'09 / Jan '10
Feb /
Mar '10
Apr /
May '10
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Arrival & Departure
Procedures
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Boatyard & Marina Guide
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Arrival & Departure Producers
Customs & Immigration -
The BEST news is that there
are NO FEES for immigration and customs when entering or
leaving T&T during normal working hours for stays of up to
three months! However there is a small fee called Navigation
Dues of TT$50 (about US$8) per month that is charged only
while the boat is in the water.
General Information -
Protocol dictates that when
vessels enter a foreign port for pratique, a quarantine flag
(yellow "Q" flag) must be displayed from the starboard
spreader until cleared by immigration. To show proper
courtesy, the host country’s national flag must be flown
replacing the "Q" flag, at the starboard spreaders after
clearing-in for the duration of your stay. Please show
respect for Trinidad and Tobago by displaying the courtesy
flag properly and ensure that it is in good condition. (If
you do not have a flag, one may be purchased locally at a
very reasonable price.)
Regulations state that once a vessel enters the territorial
waters of T&T, the vessel must come alongside the
immigration/customs jetty and may not proceed to any marina
or anchorage without permission. Anchoring or discharge of
crew or passengers prior to check-in is a fineable offence
and is prohibited. The master and all the crew (and
passengers) must proceed immediately first to immigration
and then on to customs. “Immediately” means “No Delays” and
applies everyday (including official holidays) at any hour
of the day or night. There are NO FEES for immigration or
customs if one clears-in during normal working hours. There
are, however, the first month's Navigation Dues, which will
be collected upon entry. To avoid Overtime Fees, it is best
to schedule your arrival within normal working hours.
Normal immigration and customs business hours are from 8am
to 4pm, Monday to Friday (closed 12noon-1pm) except weekends
and public holidays, however booth offices are open 24 hours
a day, everyday. Overtime fees apply outside of normal
business hours. The following is a table of overtime and
other fees:
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Fee Schedule |
Fees in TT$ |
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CUSTOMS |
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Overtime Arrival |
159.88 |
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Overtime Departure |
136.68 |
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Overtime Exam. (weekdays) |
106.58 |
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Overtime Exam. (weekends & public holidays) |
106.58 |
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HARBOUR MASTER |
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Navigation Dues (upon entry) |
50 for 1st month |
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Navigation Dues |
50/month (500/year max) |
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IMMIGRATION |
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Overtime |
100 |
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Extensions (Commonwealth & EU) |
100/passport |
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Extensions (USA, others) |
150/passport (Incl. 50 Visa Waiver) |
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Extensions (Caricom) |
50/passport |
Normally, checking-in or checking-out entails showing
proof of ownership of the vessel, completing forms,
stamping passports, etc., however all boats are subject to
inspections (a local expression is -”rummaging”) at the
discretion of customs or Coast Guard officials.
Immigration usually grants a ninety-day stay in the
country upon entry. If it is anticipated that you will
have extensive maintenance on the boat, or you are
expecting visitors, or just wish to include an important
event (such as Carnival) during your stay in Trinidad &
Tobago, you may request an extension of up to 180 days. If
granted, you will have to pay for a Visa Waiver ($50.00
which is valid until you clear-out) (see Fee Schedule
above).
Click here for more detailed information courtesy, Boaters’ Enterprise Ltd.
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