Inland Waterways License

With the inland waterways license, you will be able to explore the beautiful regions of France at a peaceful and leisurely pace on French waterways and lakes.

For holders of a coastal license, only a theoretical inland waterways exam needs to be retaken.

Your complete Inland Waterways License registration file must include:

  • 2 copies of the training contract
  • Application for the “Inland Waters Option” exam
  • Medical certificate form
  • 1 recent passport-style color photo
  • €108 in electronic tax stamps
  • 1 photocopy of the front of your ID card or passport
  • Payment for the training (check payable to Pro Yachting)

If you already hold a coastal license, your Inland Waterways License registration file must include:

  • 2 copies of the training contract
  • Application for the “Inland Waters Option” exam
  • The original of your coastal license
  • 1 recent passport-style color photo
  • €38 in electronic tax stamps
  • 1 photocopy of the front of your ID card or passport
  • Payment for the training (check payable to Philippe Bouillon)

INLAND WATERWAYS LICENSE: online courses only