When arrived to Sri Lankan port, the skipper should report to the harbor master, or inform the nearest customs officer or police office at once. A health officer will board the yacht and examine it before providing pratique. After that a customs officer will inspect the yacht, who will require the last port clearance. Crew and passengers lists must be presented to the immigration office.
A Ship or a Yacht to be Registered in Sri Lanka should be owned wholly either by: a natural person who is a citizen of Sri Lanka or any body corporate as may be determined by Minister.
Vessels more than 20 years of age from completion of first construction may not be considered for registration.
All documents required for registration must be submitted, except instruments to be records as per specimen, which must be submitted in the number of copies specified.
All required oaths must be taken before any one of the following:
(a) Registrar of Ships;
(b) Sri Lanka Consul or a Consular Officer;
(c) Any other person specifically designated by the Registrar of Ships for the administration.
The registration fees/tonnage tax as shown in the annexed schedule are payable in advance, nett, without deduction and payable in US Dollars or any other convertible currency. | 
