Temporary Admission For Yachts In EU Countries

Temporary admission for yacht in non-UE Countries: Read all about temporary importation of non-EU goods

What does Temporary Admission mean and how does it work?

The temporary admission regime applies to all boats flying the flag of a non-EU country, granting them freedom of movement within the customs territory of the Union, with full exemption from customs duties (including VAT and import duties) within EU territorial waters, for a maximum period of 18 months (referred to as the discharge period), after which the boat must be formally imported.

Non-EU yachts under temporary admission must be re-exported without any modifications, except for depreciation resulting from their use.