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Permission to sail out of the territorial waters for visiting foreign vessels

This service allows a foreign ship that has spent more than 21 days in the country to depart outside the country.

How to apply


Terms and conditions

  1. All ship certificates must be valid.

At a glance

Processing time
Permission to sail out of the territorial waters for visiting foreign vessels5 hours
Fees
  • Permission to sail out of the territorial waters for visiting foreign vessels - for ships with tonnage less than 500 tons — AED 1250
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer
  • Permission to sail out of the territorial waters for visiting foreign vessels - for ships with a capacity of 500 tons and more — AED 2250
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer

Payment methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer
Where to get this service
  1. Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
  2. Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
  3. Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
  4. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
  5. Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
  6. Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
  7. Service delivery window - Ajman
  8. Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply

Individuals · Businesses

Partners

1. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
2. Classification societies
3. Insurance companies

Service type
Procedural
Sector
Maritime

Frequently asked questions


Required documents

  1. Entry permit to countries/or a previous extension letter from the Maritime Administration
  2. Ship registration certificate
  3. Classification certificate
  4. Ship and seafarers’ evidence of insurance

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026