Unlike most countries in Europe you are required to check in on arrival, even if you have sailed from another EU country. Here was our experience:
The first step is to find the port police office which was handily near the port. We found their office and started the process. However, to pay the fee you need to go to the tax office. We found that and were told to go to room 11 on the first floor. A bit of a queue here so after 20 minutes it was our turn and we were told to go to room 12. In room 12 we were told to go to room 13. In room 13 after a short wait the person filled in a form, but to actually pay we went back to room 12. Paid the fee (€50) in room 12 then back to the port police office. Lots of form filling here and then, there is another fee to pay, the port police fee. But you don't pay the port police fee in the port police office, you have to go to another building. After being redirected another couple of times we paid this fee at a little shed (€15) and then back to the port police office. We then completed the paperwork and saints be praised we were finished. A long process but not our first time so we knew what to expect. All part of the rich tapestry of life. And all the officials we dealt with were very nice, they just work there, they didn't invent the process. So the secret is relax, set aside the day and enjoy the experience, you are after all entering one of the loveliest countries on earth. Oh and I didn't mention the new, additional on-line process (and fee) that you also have to do, which isn't straightforward but that's a whole other blog.
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