Seafarers & Airline Crew

Crew Visa Consultancy

Joining a vessel or signing off in a foreign port? We help seafarers and airline crew put together the employer-backed documentation that crew visas depend on.

Role & eligibility check

We confirm the visa category based on whether you're signing on, signing off, or in transit as crew.

Employer & vessel documentation

We guide you through gathering your employment contract, CDC/seaman's book and the shipping company or airline's letter.

Application filing

Your application is filed with the relevant embassy, consulate or port authority, matched to your sign-on schedule.

Visa collection

Once issued, we hand over your visa along with any conditions tied to vessel or flight movement.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport with at least 6 months' validity

Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or seaman's book, where applicable

Employment contract with the shipping company or airline

Letter from the employer confirming vessel/flight, port and sign-on date

Seafarer's or crew identity document, where issued

Proof of onward or return travel, where required

Schedule-aware processing

We prioritise crew visa applications against your actual sign-on or sign-off date, not a generic queue.

Employer document guidance

We advise your shipping company or airline on the exact letter format embassies expect for crew visas.

Port & transit knowledge

We understand which ports and countries require crew visas even for short transit calls.

Fast turnaround

Given the operational nature of crew travel, we prioritise document review and submission for these cases.

Is a crew visa the same for sign-on and sign-off?

The category can differ depending on whether you're joining a vessel/flight or leaving one at a foreign port — we'll confirm the correct type for your situation.

Do I need a CDC or seaman's book?

For seafarers, yes — this is typically required alongside your passport and employment contract. Airline crew will need airline-issued crew identification instead.

Does a crew visa allow transit through other countries en route?

This depends on your routing and the transit country's own rules — see our Transit Visa page if your journey includes connecting stops.

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