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Checking in & out
Langkawi
Malaysian formalities are quick and easy, coming
or going. The harbour master, customs and immigration are all conveniently
located at Bass Harbour's ferry jetty. No fees.
Passengers and crew must have a passport valid for at
least six months beyond intended stay
in Malaysia. Crew of most Western nationalities are granted entry
without visas for one to three months, depending on country of origin.
Entry without visas is granted to citizens of the Commonwealth
(except Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Western Europe,
Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Japan,
Jordan, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Slovak Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen and the USA.
Other countries require visas. Citizens of Israel, Serbia
and Montenegro are not allowed to enter Malaysia without the prior
approval of the government.
Crew of yachts staying long-term at Rebak Marina can
obtain a two-year visa with a letter from the marina manager.
Otherwise, visa extensions
are difficult to obtain, so you will have to leave the country and
return. See visa runs.
Firearms must be declared
to and sealed by customs until departure; permit required. Pets
must be cleared by the health department, and a permit issued by the
Agriculture Ministry's veterinary services department, before being
allowed ashore.
Yachts are required to clear in and clear out at each
Malaysian port visited, though crews sometimes forget.
Yachts are permitted to remain in Malaysia indefinitely,
while crew can come and go without restriction. This makes Langkawi
an ideal place to leave your boat if you wish to return home or go
travelling for an extended period.
Health warning: Of course you already know this, but
in both Thailand and Malaysia, penalties for the import or export
of illegal drugs can shorten your life expectancy.
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