Seafarers

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Transit (joining vessel)

A transit visa allows the seafarer to transit through the Schengen territory for up to five days before joining a vessel or in an other way, exits the Schengen area.

List of supporting documents needed to apply for transit visa (joining vessel):

1. Schengen visa application - duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. (NB. Applicants who apply online do not have to do submit this).
   
   
2. One passport size picture with white background and not older than 6 months (please attach photos on the application form using glue or adhesive tape).
   
   
3. Original passport (valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen area) plus one copy. Passport covers (plastic, leather and others) should be removed. 
   
   
4. Previous passports and previous visas to Schengen and other countries plus one copy
   
   
5. Original valid seaman's book plus one copy
   
   
6. Guarantee letter from local manning/crewing agent.
   
   
   If the seafarer is covered by Travel Medical Insurance (valid for all Schengen States / Europe / Worldwide with a minimum cover of EUR 35 000,-), this should be stated in the letter from the Employer. 
   
   
7. Letter of invitation from the principal in Norway, Denmark or Iceland indicating the seafarer(s) name, date of birth, place/name of port, name of vessel and date of joining.
   
   
   Please make sure that the invitation is written on the company's letterhead and duly signed by the authorized representative.
   
   
   The invitation must be sent directly to the seafarer / company representative, not to the Embassy.
   
    
8. Contract of employment duly signed by both employer and employee duly signed and stamped by POEA with OEC (plus one copy - original to be presented)
   
   
9. Airline ticket or booking certificate/reservation
   

1. Schengen visa application - duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. (NB. Applicants who apply online do not have to do submit this)
   
   
2. One passport size picture with white background and not older than 6 months (please attach photos on the application form using glue or adhesive tape).
   
   
3. Original passport (valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen area) plus one copy. Passport covers (plastic, leather and others) should be removed. 
   
   
4. Previous passports and previous visas to Schengen and other countries plus one copy
   
   
5. Original “Certificate of Employment” stating position, length of service, salary, purpose of trip and duration of training.
   
   
6. Letter of invitation from the principal in Norway, Denmark or Iceland.
   
   Please make sure that the invitation is written on the company's letterhead and duly signed by the authorized representative.
   
   
   The invitation must be sent directly to the seafarer / company representative, not to the Embassy.
   
    
7. Airline ticket or booking certificate/reservation
   
   
8. Travel Medical Insurance valid to all Schengen countries with minimum amount insured of 30,000 Euros covering medical and repatriation expenses.
   
   
   If the seafarer is covered by the company's insurance, the manning agent/company is requested to indicate in their guarantee letter and certify that the insurance benefits and coverage satisfy the Schengen requirement stated above.

• Transit visa - 1 to 2 days
• Schengen visa - 8 to 15 days (may be extended up to 30 days if the case requires further scrutiny)

For Paper Application

• Transit visa - 15 days
• Schengen visa - approximately 3 weeks (may be extended up to 30 days if the case requires further scrutiny)

Payment: