Phuket Immigration & Harbour MasterThere were two places on the
island for clearance, in Phuket Town and at Ao Chalong, but now the town office
will direct you to Ao Chalong (ao means bay in Thai), a large sheltered anchorage
in the island's southeast, which for many is the first Phuket landfall anyway.
A building at Ao Chalong's pier offers one-stop service, with customs, immigration
and harbour master located there. By road, it's about 20 minutes south of Phuket
Town. Immigration charges 300 baht on arrival and departure. There is an
additional 10-baht charge for each passenger. No extra charges for crew. Receipts
given. Customs does not charge a fee on arrival, 100 baht on departure. Harbour
master also charges 100 baht on departure only. Technically, boats leaving
Phuket province for Krabi or other Thai provinces are obliged to clear out with
the harbour master. Immigration regulations vary, depending on what passport
you hold. Make sure you know your country's particular visa entitlements. Skippers
are responsible for all crew aboard their vessels, and there have been some expensive
and time-consuming oversights in the past. So check all papers, especially out-of-date
passports and expired visas. Remember to be well organized. Have all relevant
ship's papers and crew documents prepared, and always carry a couple of photocopies
of each passport. They will be needed. Be polite, patient and respectful, and
you'll find business goes more smoothly. Please note that the above information
is subject to change without notice. Please contact the relevant authorities for
the latest on fees and requirements.
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