Marina Name

You may contact yacht@mtt.gov.bh or call +973 17162070.

You may contact the technical support team at:

it-helpdesk@mtt.gov.bh 

Any marina or docking location not listed above is considered as ‘Other Marinas’ and subject to a customs clearance fee of BHD 50 for inward and BHD 50 for outward.

• Amwaj Marina (Amwaj Islands) 
• Al Dur Harbour (Southeast Bahrain)
• Hawar Islands (off the Southeast coast)

Yachts docking at these marinas are exempt from customs clearance fees. 
 

• Yachts may arrive or depart from two types of marinas:
• Approved marinas: Exempt from customs clearance fees.
• Other marinas: Customs clearance fees apply.

For a new Visit Permit & Entry:

• Permit fee: BHD 50 (valid for 1 year)
• Customs Clearance Fees:
  • Approved marinas: Exempt
  • Other marinas: BHD 50  
• Passport Control Fees: BHD 5  

For re-entry with an existing permit:

• Customs Clearance Fees:
  • Approved marinas: Exempt
  • Other marinas: BHD 50  
• Passport Control Fees: BHD 5  

For Departure Requests:

• Approved marinas (Public Marina):  
  • Customs Clearance Fee: Exempt
  • Passport Control Fee BHD 5
• Other marinas:  
  • Customs Clearance Fee: BHD 50
  • Passport Control Fee BHD 5 

Yes. When applying for the Yacht Departure Request, you may include your actual and intended departure date.

Yes. Use the 'Update Active Permit or Entry' service to modify crew or passenger information.

Yes, you can cancel your application before payment. Once payment is made and the permit is issued, the fee cannot be refunded.

Log into the Yacht Portal to view your application status. It will show whether the request is under review, approved, returned, or completed.

You will receive an email notification once your application is approved. You may then proceed with the required payment. 

Departure approvals are typically processed within 6 hours.

Approval is typically granted within 24 hours, subject to complete documentation. The permit is issued after successful payment. 

No, you will have to apply for a new permit. 

You will have to apply for a new permit once your permit expires.

• Valid for one year and allows multiple entries.
• Enables yacht owners to move freely within Bahrain’s territorial waters and dock at marinas without the need for additional permits; fees apply.  
• No marine agent required. 

The Visit Permit costs BHD 50 and is valid for one year.

A Visit Permit allows a yacht to enter and navigate within Bahrain’s territorial waters. It is valid for one year and permits multiple entries. The permit is issued by the Ports and Maritime Affairs (Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications)>

The Yacht Portal is a dedicated platform that enables foreign owners of non-commercial pleasure vessels (yachts) to:

• Apply for a multi-entry visit permit to enter and navigate Bahrain’s territorial waters.
• Manage and update active permits and entry applications.

The portal provides the following services:

1. Yacht Permit & Entry Request: Apply for a new visit permit or submit details for re-entry under an existing, valid permit.
2. Yacht Departure Request: Use this service to request approval for departure from Bahrain to your next destination.
3. Update Active Permit or Entry: Update an active permit with new or revised information and documents—such as registration certificates, insurance policies, and more. You may also modify an entry application linked to an active permit.