La Punta, Callao (Lima) - Clearance

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See the main Peru Formalities page for full details on clearing into Peru and the high costs.

Note: You MUST employ a Customs Agent for clearance.

It is advisable to contact Yacht Club Peruano (YCP) in advance for help and advice. Advise YCP of your expected arrival before leaving your previous port. Advise again 72 hours before arrival so they can organise an agent and make the appropriate appointments for your clearance. Alternatively, inform them of the agent you are using for clearance.

Once at the yacht club, contact YCP on VHF Channel 68. They answer to “La Punta” (Yacht club office hours are 09:00-18:00). No English is spoken. They will assign you a mooring and arrange check-in for you. Avoid arriving on the weekend to keep overtime costs down. Remain on the boat until you have received official clearance to leave.

There are four offices to visit;

  • Health Department (Sanidad Maritima)
  • National Port Authority (civilian)
  • Port Captain (Navy)
  • Immigration and Customs

Shore passes will be issued, but these are not valid for travel outside Callao and Lima, so a proper visa should be requested if intending to travel inland.

Cruisers have reported that it can take more than a few days to complete clearance here, depending on the agent used (see reports adjacent).

On clearing out, Port Authority, Port Captain and Immigration must be visited. There will be an agency charge (negotiable) and a fee for the exit Zarpe.

Last updated:  November 2015

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  1. March 29, 2017 at 9:30 PM
    Data Entry1 says:

    Posted on the main Peru Page:

    En Peru el deporte nautico va adquiriendo cada año mas interesados. Actualmente hay mas de 1000 yates solo en la capital del Peru.

    Es por ello que proximamente abrira sus puertas Marina
    Marbella, con capacidad para amarrar 150 yates con eslora de hasta 120 pies, con un travelift de 200 toneladas. Asi que en dos años si visitas Lima usted tendra los mejores servicios.

    Translation:
    In Peru, the sport of sailing is increasing in popularity every year. Actually, there are more than 1000 yachts just in the capital of Peru. For this reason, the Marine Marbella will be opening its doors in two years time, with a capacity for 150 yachts, maximum LOA of 120ft and with a 200-ton travelift. So, if you visit Lima in 2 years time, there will be much better services.

  2. June 24, 2014 at 3:15 PM
    Data Entry1 says:

    Posted on behalf of SV Legacy:
    Legacy (40′) was at the Yacht club Peruano (YCP) in May 2014 coming from Puerto Lucia, Ecuador. We motor/sailed with 2 stops (Talara, Bayovar) without going ashore, just to let the weather cleared.

    We tried to contact Tramar twice a day without success. Clearing in Peru was done by Jorge Romero recommended by Gonzalo Ravago (the very nice, good Samaritan from the club).$100 per week ( buoy + launch services) at the present no facilities as they are remodelling for 6 months.

    Internet at the office. Fuel $5.86/ gal ($2 more than the local station) water on plus. Basics groceries next door with great panaderia ( bakery)
    Cost of clearing in Peru is outrageous: $1 = 2.7 Soles
    Sanitaria Maritima: 1724 Soles
    Port authority $0
    Migration 150 Soles ( for two)
    APN $0

    Total 1874 Soles or $694 but since we did not have a health booklet with all vaccinations including the yellow fever ( they insist on it) they charge a fine of 1350 Soles and also 160 Soles for vaccination ( that we did not have to take …) all is stupid paperwork bureaucracy

    Total In and Out 3645 Soles or $1350 including $100 for agent. You do not have a cruising permit for the coast. We left after 2 weeks at this rolly anchorage for Arica Chile.