Permit· Palawan (El Nido / Corong-Corong)· Philippines

Clearance for El Nido (via Puerto Princesa)

11° 10.9′ N · 119° 23.2′ E · approximate

El Nido is not a port of entry - foreign yachts clear Customs, Immigration and Quarantine at Puerto Princesa, about 230 km south, before cruising Bacuit.

Practical

Approx: plotted at El Nido Seaport. Southeast Asia Pilot: Puerto Princesa is the official port of entry; officials can be arranged to visit boats at Fish Bay, Quezon and El Nido. Register with the nearest Coast Guard on arrival and carry your port clearance for inter-island moves. The Hacking Family advise paying only fees that come with an official receipt.

Best for

Getting legal before you go island-hopping