Signing out of Southern Spain

[Leslie frank]

We plan to leave Schengen Spain in September and spend a month in Morocco. Am I right to think that Cadiz is a port of entry? Can i organise thdt at the Cafiz marina? If not can I sign out at the gibraltar border?
Thanks

 

[capnsensible]

Isn't Gib schengan now?

 

[Tranona]

Isn't Gib schengan now?

Sort of - but suspect the "signing out" is for VAT purposes on the boat, so customs rather than immigration.

 

[Zing]

Isn't Gib schengan now?

No. An agreement in principle exists. Not ratified yet. Schengen only for registered Gibraltarians most probably. T.B.C.

 

[Leslie frank]

Hi
The purpose of signing out is to stop the Schengen clock. Vat is not my problem as we are going to Morocco which restarts my VAT clock. My understanding is that the proposed changes for Gibraltar have not been put into practice yet?

 

[Leslie frank]

So nobody knows if I can sign out of Cadiz then?

 

[PlanB]

It seems incredibly difficult on google to find ports of entry. Out of curiosity, I just tried and failed.

 

[Leslie frank]

Glad it's not just me. I am going to try to contact the marina at Cadiz. Maybe they can help

 

[capnsensible]

So nobody knows if I can sign out of Cadiz then?

Yes you can. Go to customs and imm8gration at the cruise ship dock, 15 minute or so walk from the first marina when you go into the harbour.

Very nice food in marina bar! Good showers too. Long walk to shops, taxi back recommended.

 

[Tranona]

Hi
The purpose of signing out is to stop the Schengen clock. Vat is not my problem as we are going to Morocco which restarts my VAT clock. My understanding is that the proposed changes for Gibraltar have not been put into practice yet?

It is still wise to check out with customs so that you an show you have left the EU before returning.

 

[Leslie frank]

Thanks everyone. Cadiz it is then... if the Orcas haven't eaten us by then

 

[Goldie]

Thanks everyone. Cadiz it is then... if the Orcas haven't eaten us by then

Depending on your onward direction this may not help, but in the past I’ve checked out at La Linea.

 

[capnsensible]

Depending on your onward direction this may not help, but in the past I’ve checked out at La Linea.

At the border building?

 

[Goldie]

At the border building?

Yes. I also got a form from Marina Alcaidesa to present at the border, confirming that I was effectively a yacht in transit and about to leave. I can’t remember the title of the form but it as proffered by the marina staff.

Friends also checked out from La Linea, but were ushered into a back office to do so whereas we managed it from the front desk. I guess it might depend on who’s on duty…

 

[Leslie frank]

Hi
Does anyone know if this is still possible with the recent border changes at Gibraltar. I assume this hasn't been implemented yet but I don't know

 

[Goldie]

Hi
Does anyone know if this is still possible with the recent border changes at Gibraltar. I assume this hasn't been implemented yet but I don't know

I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that but if the new rules have already been implemented, I wonder if you could check out from Gib’? If so, I wonder if that would be through Gib’ customs or Spanish operating in Gib’?

 

[Leslie frank]

The rules that I have seen say that time spent by a none eu citizen in Gib will count towards Schengen days. I think you will only get stamped out of Gib by leaving by air.

 

[capnsensible]

Yes. I also got a form from Marina Alcaidesa to present at the border, confirming that I was effectively a yacht in transit and about to leave. I can’t remember the title of the form but it as proffered by the marina staff.

Friends also checked out from La Linea, but were ushered into a back office to do so whereas we managed it from the front desk. I guess it might depend on who’s on duty…

That's really useful to know. I never had to clear out from there but used the marina a lot and found the office staff to be excellent.

 

[Goldie]

Hi
Does anyone know if this is still possible with the recent border changes at Gibraltar. I assume this hasn't been implemented yet but I don't know

The latest info I’ve seen, is that there is currently no legal text and that the changes still need to be incorporated into Gibraltar law with this expected to happen later this year, with the changes being implemented in 2026.