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Colonia del Sacramento: clearing in by boat

Port of entry of Uruguay.

Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).

Services

CustomsImmigrationHarbour office

Clearing out possible here

VHF
16

Good to know

Port of entry opposite Buenos Aires.

Offices to visit

In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.

  1. Prefectura del Puerto de Colonia

    Harbour officeCustomsImmigration

    Miguel A. Ordiozola 480, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (à côté du terminal Buquebus)

    Opening hours : 24 h/24

    VHF : 16

    10 min walk from the yacht harbour; free clearance in about ten minutes, no other office needed. On departure, show the marina receipt to get the zarpe.

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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.