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Pleasure Vessels of Malta Entitled To Cruising Licenses

29 October 2026

In plain English

CBP amends its regulations to add Malta to the list of countries whose pleasure vessels qualify for U.S. cruising licenses, reciprocating Malta's treatment of U.S. yachts.

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Topic
Customs operations
Regulator
CBP
Published
29 October 2026
For
Imports
Where it applies
United States
Source
CBP rules and notices

From the notice

This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations by adding the Republic of Malta (Malta) to the list of countries whose pleasure vessels may be issued U.S. cruising licenses. The U.S. Department of State has notified CBP that yachts used and employed exclusively as pleasure vessels and belonging to any resident of the United States are allowed to arrive at and depart from Maltese ports, and to cruise in Maltese waters without complying with formal entry and clearance procedures. Therefore, CBP is extending reciprocal cruising privileges to Maltese-flagged pleasure vessels.

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