Permit· Chub Cay· Bahamas — North

Chub Cay Customs & Immigration (Port of Entry)

25° 24.8′ N · 77° 54.3′ W

The Berry Islands' southern port of entry, worked from the Chub Cay fuel dock: the first clearance point for boats coming across the bank from Bimini via the Northwest Channel.

Practical

Position is the ActiveCaptain fuel-dock coordinate (customs is processed at the dock). Customs and immigration 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily (marina site, 2026). Before arriving, file the Click2Clear inbound declaration (Cruising Permit, then Pleasure Vessel), pay, print, and bring it to the dock for the officer to stamp; outbound clearance is required before leaving for another country. Contact VHF 68 and email before arrival; written permission is required. The marina charges a Clearing Services Fee of $200 plus VAT (excluding government fees), with $100 off for a valid Click2Clear approval. No overnight tie-up at the fuel dock (7:00 pm to 7:00 am). The airport also has customs.

Best for

Clearing in at the south end of the Berries