DMCA issues entry and sailing permits for visiting foreign pleasure marine crafts provided they comply with all maritime laws applied in Dubai, and the permit can be applied either before or after entering the Dubai waters.The sailing permit application should be submitted within a period of not more than five (5) workdays entering the emirate’s territorial waters
To allow the foreign visiting marine craft to operate along the territorial waters of Dubai for the permitted period
Foreign Marine craft owner/operator and their registered line agents in Dubai
All requests to be send via email and client will be notified within 24 hrs during the working days. Email: sail@pcfc.ae
DMCA issues entry and sailing permits for visiting foreign pleasure marine crafts provided they comply with all maritime laws applied in Dubai, and the permit can be applied either before or after entering the Dubai waters.The sailing permit application should be submitted within a period of not more than five (5) workdays entering the emirate’s territorial waters.
Stages for Visiting Foreign Yachts Sailing Permits
The owner/operator must appoint a local line agent to submit the application for the permit as well as for other services requirement. After completing all requirements, the visiting foreign yacht sailing permit will be issued
Required Documents:
Requirements and Technical Specifications of Visiting Pleasure Foreign Marine Craft
Required service |
Fees |
Issuance of Navigation Permit for six months for a Foreign Visiting Marine Craft less than (24) m |
AED 3,020 |
Issuance of Navigation Permit for six months for a Foreign Visiting Marine Craft (24) m and above |
AED 5,020 |
Payment shall be made online through the portal electronic payment gateway
Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 12:00 pm
Processing time varies depending on the procedure, type of requested license and experience certificates
All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.
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