Boat Registration in UAE

Request to issue registration license for a national and foreign pleasure boat

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Step1

Application's Submission


Step2 

Application Review


Step3

Payment of the fees

Step4

Transition Delivery


Service Fees

AED 100 - 10000 AED (check Fees Details)


Service Description

This service allows the customer to register/license pleasure boat / national/foreign


Service Time

 One working day



Fees Details

  • UAE national: Registration fee for a pleasure boat owned by a UAE national - tonnage x AED 4.5, with a minimum of 100 AED and a maximum of 10,000 dirhams annual tax. Total tonnage x AED 2 with a minimum of 20 AED Foreigner: Foreigner-owned excursion boat registration fee - payload x 6.5 minimum AED 500

Required Documents

  • Copy of the emirates ID (both sides) 

  • Original Invoice duly attested by the Chamber of the Commerce or building certificate for new boat.

  • {Original Bill of Sale and Deletion certificate issued by MOEI , Court or one of the competent official authorities for used boat } { Duly attested customs manifest for imports boats from  UAE Embassy from the country of origin and Ministry of Foreign affairs in UAE.} 

  • Ownership card of a boat trailer registered by the traffic Department OR Parking certificate for the boat at one of the UAE marinas OR a scheme (outline) of ownership of a house on the sea, or if residents of one of the islands 

  • A boat insurance policy valid for 13 months 

  • Inspection report from CICPA (Coast Guard) 

  • Radio installation certificate from TDRA applicable only if the boat 35 Ft. and above. 

  • Salary certificate or Official Labor Contract for employed with non-Government organization with minimum salary of AED. 20000 Or Owner partner in a commercial license and its capital is not less than 150 thousand dirhams – or any proof of income which MOEI will approve. (Applicable for Foreigners) 

Terms And Condition

  • The age of the applicant for registration shall not be less than (18) eighteen years old.

  • The total monthly income is not less than 20 thousand dirhams according to a salary certificate issued by a competent governmental authority or official Labor Contract for employed with a non-Government organization, owner /partner in a commercial license, and its capital shouldn't be less than 150 thousand dirhams (Applicable for Foreigners owners)