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Entering by boat: Singapore

What to do to enter Singapore by sea: the procedures, the papers to present and the ports where you can clear in.

Based on official sources, checked on 28 October 2026.

The steps

  1. Book clearance with ONE°15 Marina or Raffles Marina (or an agent).
  2. Arrive at the designated marina; customs, immigration and quarantine on site.
  3. Apply for the MPA cruising permit for any movement within the port.

Papers to have on board

  • Passports for the whole crew
  • Crew list
  • Boat papers (registration certificate)
  • Outward clearance from the previous country
  • Going through an agent

Good to know

  • CIQ clearance for pleasure craft is mainly done at two designated marinas: ONE°15 Marina (Sentosa Cove) and Raffles Marina (ICA, January 2026).
  • ONE°15 Marina offers 24/7 clearance since 1 September 2026.
  • Owners dealing directly with ICA pay a security deposit, not drawn if the rules are followed; marinas and agents charge their own fees.
  • To move within port limits (between marinas), an MPA cruising permit and an AIS or HARTS transponder are required.
  • Very busy traffic separation scheme (Singapore Strait): cross the lanes at right angles.

Ports of entry

The ports where you can clear in, and the services available there.

Sentosa

Singapour

Singapour (ouest)

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Sources

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.