Permit· Luzon (Manila)· Philippines

Manila Port of Entry

14° 36.5′ N · 120° 57.4′ E · approximate

Manila is a full Philippine port of entry. The Manila Yacht Club is the practical way in, advising arriving yachts how to reach Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and the Coast Guard.

Practical

Coordinates approximate: plotted at the Port of Manila reference point (Wikidata); yachts are cleared via the Manila Yacht Club. Noonsite (2017): contact MYC on arrival and they will advise how to contact the officials. Philippines-wide (Noonsite): submit a Notice of Arrival 48 hours ahead (the Philippines area entry notes 24 hours for Manila), and each person registers on eTravel. Bring last-port clearance, registration, crew list and passport copies. Arrive on a weekday. The MYC exit-clearance form is on its website. Coast Guard Auxiliary 101st Squadron landline: +63 (2) 8523 6434 (MYC). Immigration in Manila can grant up to 6-month visa extensions (2022 cruiser report). Packages shipped to yachts are often held up at Manila Customs.

Best for

Clearing in at the capital