Yacht Agent Services
Schengen, customs and crew formalities handled for you, so your arrivals, departures and crew changes run on time.
Entering or leaving the Schengen Area, changing crew or bringing equipment on board all come with formalities that depend on nationalities, flags and the type of movement. Getting them wrong can delay a departure or hold up a guest.
Our yacht agents coordinate these procedures with the immigration and customs authorities on your behalf, prepare the documentation with you and tell you in advance what each person on board needs, whether you are calling at Monaco, the French Riviera or Corsica.
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Crew and guests travelling to or through the Schengen Area may need a visa or transit visa depending on their nationality. We check the requirements that apply to each crew member and passenger, help with the transit formalities and coordinate the immigration procedures with the relevant authorities.
Planning a ship-to-ship crew transfer? We prepare the documentation and handle the formalities so the transfer can go ahead as planned.
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Every arrival, departure and port call has a customs side. We coordinate the formalities with the customs authorities and the relevant local representatives, and guide you through import, export, transit and inward processing procedures.
We also tell you which customs documents and requirements apply to the yacht, its equipment and its supplies, and assist with temporary admission procedures for the yacht and the equipment on board.
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We coordinate your arrival and departure formalities with the relevant authorities, help you prepare and submit the required vessel documentation, and organise the procedures for each port you call at.
When it is time to leave, we take care of port clearance and the related administrative requirements, so you can sail on schedule.
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We assist with crew immigration formalities on arrival and departure, and coordinate passport stamping, including entry and exit stamps where they apply. We make sure each crew member’s documents meet the requirements for both Schengen and non-Schengen movements.
Crew change coming up? We guide you through the embarkation and disembarkation formalities and coordinate with the immigration authorities and local service providers.
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Crew, guests and representatives carrying cash or other means of payment across borders may have to declare it. We explain the requirements that apply, help you identify the right declaration procedure and coordinate the documents and formalities with the customs authorities.
For amounts above the mandatory reporting threshold, we assist with the declaration itself, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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Eligible crew members and their families may be able to apply for a French residence permit. We explain the requirements, help you identify the right administrative procedure and supporting documents, and coordinate appointments and formalities with the authorities.
We also assist with French residence permit applications and renewals, subject to eligibility and the applicable procedures.
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The Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) change the way non-EU nationals enter and leave the Schengen Area. We explain what they mean for your crew and guests, and which entry requirements apply depending on their nationality, visa status and travel plans.
Where ETIAS or EES formalities apply, we help you identify the application requirements and the steps to follow.
Send us the yacht’s details, the port, your dates and the nationalities on board. We will tell you which formalities apply and take care of them with the authorities.
Yes. We assist with crew immigration formalities on arrival and departure in Monaco, along the French Riviera and in Corsica, including passport stamping where it applies, and coordinate with the relevant immigration authorities.
Send us the crew list, nationalities, travel documents and the dates of embarkation and disembarkation. We tell you which formalities apply to each crew member and coordinate them with the immigration authorities and local service providers.
Yes. We check the visa and transit visa requirements for each crew member and guest according to their nationality, and assist with the related formalities, including for ship-to-ship crew transfers.
We coordinate customs formalities for yacht arrivals, departures and port calls, including import, export, transit and inward processing procedures, and liaise with the customs authorities and local representatives on your behalf.
Yes. We assist with temporary admission procedures and the customs documentation for the yacht and the equipment on board.
Cash and other means of payment above the mandatory reporting threshold must be declared when crossing borders. We explain the requirements and assist with the declaration formalities, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
We assist eligible crew members and their families with French residence permit (carte de séjour) applications and renewals, subject to eligibility and the applicable procedures, including the supporting documents and appointments.
The EES is an automated system that registers non-EU travellers each time they enter or leave the Schengen Area. ETIAS is a travel authorisation that visa-exempt non-EU travellers will need before travelling. We explain which one applies to each crew member and guest, and the steps to follow.
It depends on their nationality and visa status. We review each crew member’s situation and tell you whether ETIAS applies and what is required.
Yes. We coordinate arrival and departure formalities with the relevant authorities in Monaco, on the French Riviera and in Corsica, and help prepare and submit the required vessel documentation, including port clearance.
Yes. We coordinate the arrival and departure procedures with the authorities, including the required notifications and documentation, so the yacht can arrive and sail on schedule.
They depend on each crew member’s nationality, visa status and the type of movement (arrival, crew change, transit or ship-to-ship transfer). Send us the crew list and travel plans, and we will tell you exactly what each person needs.
The Entry/Exit System registers non-EU nationals electronically, including biometric data, each time they cross the Schengen external border, replacing manual passport stamping. Crew may need to be registered at their first crossing. We explain how it applies to your crew and help you plan the formalities.
Yes. Send us the names, nationalities, travel documents and timings, and we will coordinate the immigration formalities for embarking and disembarking crew with the authorities as quickly as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
It is our aim to provide you with the best personalized service possible and a yacht tailored to meet your requirements.
We offer services all over the world. Below you will find a list of companies representing Catalano Shipping Services in different countries.
