Penang (George Town): clearing in by boat
Port of entry of Malaysia (island: Penang).
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
Good to know
West coast port of entry.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Immigration (Bahagian Perkapalan), ancien bâtiment de l'immigration
Immigration
Angle Lebuh Pantai et Lebuh Light, George Town, Penang
Opening hours : 24 h/24
Enter by the door marked 'Bahagian Perkapalan'; visa extensions are at the new building in Seberang Prai.
Jabatan Laut Wilayah Utara (Marine Department)
Harbour office
Jalan Aquarium, Gelugor, Penang
Moved here in September 2016; reported to be a good place to clear out of Malaysia.
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This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.