This section provides information and requirements for transit visa application for seafarers joining vessel in
Is the purpose of your trip to join a vessel in
If you are a seafarer travelling straight to the vessel you may apply for a Schengen Transit visa, which will be valid for 5 days.
How long is the processing time for a Seaman’s transit visa?
The processing time is 4-5 days upon submission of a complete application.
How long can a seaman stay in Schengen on a transit visa?
As this is a transit visa it does not allow any longer stay within the Schengen area, and the seafarer has to join the vessel within the five days stipulated in the visa.
How does the processing of my application take place?
When your application and all the required documents have been received in good order by our Embassy, the processing and evaluation of the application will start. When all the required documents (see list below) has been submitted (including the signed confirmation letter/ telefax from the Principal) the Embassy can decide whether a transit visa can be issued.
How can the Schengen visa application document be obtained?
The application documents can be obtained as follows:
- Download the Schengen application form in the right-hand side menu.
- Upon your request an application document can be sent to you through e-mail as an attachment (emb.manila@mfa.no), and may be stored in your computer for future use.
Please note that the Embassy will no longer be able to hand out paper-versions of the Schengen Application form to the Manning Agents. All applications should be completed through computer by the Manning Agent prior to signature and submission to the Embassy.
How should the Schengen visa application form be completed?
The Manning Agent should be the one to download and complete the form, by typing in all information in bold letters on the computer before printing. All information given in the application form should be checked prior to submission by the Manning Agent and by the seafarer himself. It is important that all questions in the form is filled in correctly, and that all applications are SIGNED by the seafarer/applicant prior to submission. Non-compliance to these requirements will delay the processing of the application.
How can the application documents be submitted?
The application documents for a seaman’s transit visa can be submitted by the applicant in person to the Embassy in
Payment : The visa fee is Php 4,000 in form of MANAGER'S CHECK payable to THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY and will be due upon submission of the application. Cash payment will no longer be accepted.
Release : In order for the visa to be issued the seafarer or his representative must present the Claim Stub and official receipt of payment.
LIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
To apply for a Seaman’s Transit Visa, kindly submit all the following documentation:
- One (1) duplicate, completed, application form
- Two (2) new passport sized colored picture with white background (please mount one picture on application form using glue and one attached using a clip). The picture must not contain any marks, scratches or holes.
- Original valid passport with (6) months validity from the date of departure (plus 1 copy of all used pages) and any previous/old passports
- Valid seaman’s book (
- Employment contract authenticated by POEA (original to be presented – plus 1 copy)
- Letter of confirmation from the principal in
- Confirmed airline ticket (plus one copy)
- Guarantee letter from the crewing agent in Manila Office
Important:
- Kindly complete all questions in the application forms clearly.
- Make sure that the application is SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT before submission.
- Please file all documents in sequence.
- Incomplete applications can not be accepted by the Embassy
- All original documents will be returned to the applicant after the evaluation of the application, except the certifications addressed directly to the Embassy.
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in
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