Serviços da Marina

Check the steps for Clearance in São Luis

1) Immigration – First go to the Immigration office (Police Federal) with all the crew and passports. They will issue the “Passe de Entrada de embarcação”  (Entry pass for a ship). Do not lose it as it will have to be returned when you leave that port.

2) Customs – Next, go to Customs (Receita Federal). They will issue a TECAT (Termo de concessao de admission temporaria).  This document gives you the right to enter your yacht without paying tax because you are transiting and not staying or running a business. Although the Receita Federal only needs to be visited on first entry and on exit from Brazil, it is likely that you will need to produce this document many times.

3) Health Authorities –  Then, the Health Authorities (Vigilancia Sanitaria)- with the compilation of everything plus vaccination docs if any.

4) Port Captain –  Finally, visit the Port Captain (Capitania dos Portos) with all the forms and documentation previously produced. Here yet another form has to be filled in. This is a cruising permit (passe de saida) and will be issued at the port of entry by the Port Captain. This form is another ‘do not loose’ one as it will then be stamped at every port you enter.  If staying longer than 90 days, ensure that this permit is renewed in time. It is also particularly important to conform to the dress code at this office.

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