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Clearance, port and entry rules that apply to yacht crew in Singapore, with crew pay by yacht size.

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40m+ M/Y – Stew/Cook – Singapore – PrivateYachtsmen International, Singapore 40m+ M/Y – Sole Stew – Singapore – PrivateYachtsmen International, Singapore

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Before you go

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Crew clearanceForeign sea crew and pleasure craft owners submit clearance applications to ICA through digitalPORT@SG. (ICA, page updated 30 October 2026.)

Shipping agentRaffles Marina says a shipping agent is compulsory. The agent files the paperwork on digitalPORT@SG between 72 hours and 6 hours before the yacht arrives or leaves. (Raffles Marina, page opened 8 November 2026.)

Clearance on siteONE15 Marina Sentosa Cove runs customs, immigration and quarantine 24 hours a day. Raffles Marina runs it from 0900 to 1700 every day, including public holidays. (Marina websites, page opened 8 November 2026.)

MooringOwners must keep pleasure craft at boatels, yacht clubs, marinas or designated mooring sites. (MPA, page opened 8 November 2026.)

Marina shuttleMarina at Keppel Bay runs a free shuttle bus from HarbourFront MRT station, Monday to Friday, at lunch hours only. ONE15 runs a free shuttle bus to and from VivoCity. (Marina websites, page opened 8 November 2026.)

Entry and rules

Visa, arrival card and boat licence

Crew clearance

ICA applications

ICA lists four types of crew application on digitalPORT@SG: arrival or departure clearance of vessel and crew, crew sign-on or sign-off, transfer of crew from one vessel to another, and extension of stay of crew. (ICA, page updated 30 October 2026.) Check the rules for your passport.

Arrival

SG Arrival Card

ICA says to submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 days before you arrive in Singapore. The card is not a visa. ICA officers at the checkpoint set your period of stay. (ICA, page updated 28 October 2026.) Check the rules for your passport.

Visa

Entry visa

ICA publishes a list of countries and places whose travel documents need a Singapore entry visa. A visa does not guarantee entry. (ICA, page updated 28 October 2026.) Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Singapore.

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