Hout Bay - Clearance

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If Cape town is the first arrival port in South Africa, yachts must check in with Customs, Immigration and Port Captain at Cape Town Harbour.

See Cape Town Clearance for details.

The Skipper must report to the Customs Office within 24 hours of arrival. Customs are at the main gate of Cape Town Harbour and the Immigration office is in Room 535, 5th Floor, Customs & Excise Building, (outside the Adderley Street Customs Gate) Adderley Street, Cape Town.

Departing Hout Bay/South Africa

When departing from South Africa for a foreign destination, skippers must clear with the following;

  • The yacht club, where they will receive a clearance certificate.
  • Immigration (as above)
  • The Harbour Revenue Office, Ben Schoeman Dock
  • Finally at Customs at the main gate where the yacht club clearance certificate is required.

Last updated:  August 2023

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  1. March 10, 2021 at 1:03 AM
    rederbro says:

    We have spent 2 weeks for christmas 2020… very very nice place, the manager is very friendly and welcoming!!! Be careful with strong gusts.
    Price are interesting.our best stop in South Africa, we recommend!!!

  2. February 22, 2014 at 10:10 PM
    Data Entry1 says:

    Per 1-1- 2013, yachts can NOT clear into SA in Hout Baai (or any other secondary port) Author was refused entry into marina before clearing in at Cape Town.