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  • A valid passport is required for all visitors. However, proof of citizenship bearing a photograph is acceptable from British, Canadian and US citizens.
  • A visa is not required from citizens of the US, Canada, UK, British Commonwealth, most Caribbean countries, most European countries, South Korea, and Japan.
  • Arriving yachts should display the yellow ‘Q’ flag and the courtesy flag of Grenada from the starboard spreader of the main mast.
  • It is customary for the captain to deal with the clearance procedures on behalf of the crew within two (2) hours of arrival. The charges are applicable each time a vessel clears in and are valid for the entire duration of the visit. Please note that an official receipt should be issued for all monies paid.
  • Pets are not allowed on land without a certificate and authorisation by the health authorities.

Port of entry

  • Hillsborough: offices across from the dock.
  • Business hours: Mon to Fri from 08:00 to 11:45 and 13:00 to 16:00. When departing, you may clear out during normal working hours and leave within 24 hours.
  • Other ports of entry on Grenada are St George, Prickly Bay, St. David’s Bay and Grenville.

Charts

  • Imray-Iolaire : B 3, B31, B32 and B311
  • SHOM : 7610 and 7611

Restrictions

  • It is forbidden to anchor less than one cable from the beaches of Petite Martinique.
  • It is also forbidden to use the heads at less than one cable from the beaches!
  • Spear-fishing is prohibited in the submarine reservations around Sandy Island and Saline Island. A preservation project plans to provide mooring buoys in front of Sandy Island.