Besonders
Member
The current situation in and around Lefkada and Preveza regarding the Transit Log issue is as follows:
Most of the larger yards and the Marina at Lefkas have an agent who will deal with your Transit Log issues. The agent in Preveza will charge you 100 euros a pop no matter which type of transit log you require
The main issues arising are as follows and i can only quote from my own personal experiences here , there may be other issues that i have not encountered:
UK VAT paid boat with Uk issued T2L. UK national with Greek residency, boat on SSR Will only issue a 1 month Transit Log
UK VAT paid boat with Uk issued T2L. UK national with UK residency, boat on SSR Will only issue a 6 month Transit Log
UK VAT paid boat with UK issued TL2. Greek resident with boat on Part 1 ships register. Will only issue 18 month Transit Log
EU VAT paid boat with any UK resident or UK national with Greek reidency. Will issue Unlimited Transit Log provided boat is on Part 1 register
In addition to the documents mentioned in earlier posts on this thread, before they will issue the TL: private not charter yacht) Customs also require a valid current paid Tepai (Cruising Tax document) a current policy of insurance and what is described as a "Skippers Licence'. I presume RYA, ICC or equivalent qualification and finally your radio callsign.
As usual local authorities have taken it upon themselves to present additional requirements before issuing documents.
Given my own circumstances, I have decided not to apply at this time for a limited Transit Log of any length as i am concerned that once I accept any of these documents i will be required to leave the EU at some stage in the future when the transit log expires and to comply with the terms of the transit log in my UK Vat paid boat and thus invalidate my continuing EU goods status as defined under the withdrawal agreement. Its a total catch 22.
Most of the larger yards and the Marina at Lefkas have an agent who will deal with your Transit Log issues. The agent in Preveza will charge you 100 euros a pop no matter which type of transit log you require
The main issues arising are as follows and i can only quote from my own personal experiences here , there may be other issues that i have not encountered:
UK VAT paid boat with Uk issued T2L. UK national with Greek residency, boat on SSR Will only issue a 1 month Transit Log
UK VAT paid boat with Uk issued T2L. UK national with UK residency, boat on SSR Will only issue a 6 month Transit Log
UK VAT paid boat with UK issued TL2. Greek resident with boat on Part 1 ships register. Will only issue 18 month Transit Log
EU VAT paid boat with any UK resident or UK national with Greek reidency. Will issue Unlimited Transit Log provided boat is on Part 1 register
In addition to the documents mentioned in earlier posts on this thread, before they will issue the TL: private not charter yacht) Customs also require a valid current paid Tepai (Cruising Tax document) a current policy of insurance and what is described as a "Skippers Licence'. I presume RYA, ICC or equivalent qualification and finally your radio callsign.
As usual local authorities have taken it upon themselves to present additional requirements before issuing documents.
Given my own circumstances, I have decided not to apply at this time for a limited Transit Log of any length as i am concerned that once I accept any of these documents i will be required to leave the EU at some stage in the future when the transit log expires and to comply with the terms of the transit log in my UK Vat paid boat and thus invalidate my continuing EU goods status as defined under the withdrawal agreement. Its a total catch 22.