I've always wondered how do people handle immigration/customs, sailing around Asia?
i.e. If i sail from Singapore to Malaysia to Thailand then Indonesian waters, where do i stamp passports, etc?
Stupid question, but always wondered.
This might give you some idea.
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Vessel Registration
Royal Selangor Yacht Club
Port Klang, Malaysia
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FOR VESSEL ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES INTO OR OUT OF MALAYSIAN WATERS (CIQP)
1. After your arrival at Royal Selangor Yacht Club, you are required to register your vessel, crew(s), arrival time and other relevant information at the Club Office. Club Office operating hours are from 0900 hours - 1700 hours daily.
2. You are then required to register yourself at the Wisma Pelaut (Mariner's Complex) and fill up the arrival form. Distance - Approx. 1km from RSYC
3. After filling up your arrival form at Wisma Pelaut (Mariner's Complex), you are to head down to Harbour City (Jetty Pulau Ketam). Distance - Approx. 750m from RSYC
5. Then proceed to the Immigration at Harbour City itself to have your passport stamped.
4. You are to provide your last port clearance documents and where your vessel is berthed (Royal Selangor Yacht Club) to the Customs at Harbour City.