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

1. The permit issued by DMCA is valid for (6) months and may be renewed for the same period unless the visiting marine craft has not left the territorial waters of UAE
2. The visit permit shall be null and void if the foreign pleasure marine craft leaves the territorial waters of the UAE and new permit shall be required upon the marine craft return to the emirate.
3. The visiting foreign pleasure marine craft shall not leave the territorial waters of the emirate without obtaining exit permit from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

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:

1. Filling the foreign visiting yacht permit application form
2. Commercial license copy of authorised marine agent to operate in Dubai along with letter of undertaking to comply with all DMCA requirements.
3. Copy of Valid Navigation License (Issued by the Flag of the vessel) OR Valid Certificate of Class (Issued by Classification Society on behalf of the Flag)
4. Custom yachts inspection report issued by Dubai Customs,Entrance permit issued by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners’ Affairs along with the passengers’ list and working crew on board the marine craft.
5. Berthing contract from one of the marine clubs or maritime maintenance workshops.
6. Copy of marine craft insurance policy with covering the visit period of the foreign marine craft and territorial waters of the emirate.
7. Copy of captains valid license and workers on board the marine craft.

Requirements and Technical Specifications of Visiting Pleasure Foreign Marine Craft

1. Marine craft captain shall comply with the following requirements and technical specifications:
   • The marine craft shall be supplied with safety and navigational equipment, radio communication, and environment protection equipment in accordance with the sailing area, number of crew and passengers as per license requirements in the country where the marine craft is registered.
   • Repairing or replacing safety and navigational equipment, radio communication, fire detection and firefighting equipment or any other equipment that may require to be maintained or replaced before marine craft leaves the territorial waters of the emirate.
2. DMCA staff reserve the right to board the visiting marine craft upon its arrival at the emirate, in order to conduct technical inspection on the craft before issuing the sailing permit, and before it leaves the territorial waters of the emirate, to ensure its safety and validity for sailing.

• Dubai Customs and GDRFA

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.