Applicants for a seaman’s visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel, and seeking to enter the Philippines solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman, with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place or one coming to the Philippines to join a vessel in this country.
Requirements:
- Duly accomplished visa application form (Download application form HERE);
- One (1) colored passport-size (4.5cm x 3.5cm) photograph (with white background) taken within the last six (6) months;
- Passport with validity of at least six (6) months after the intended stay in the Philippines AND one (1) photocopy of the passport’s data page;
- Photocopy of identity/residence card;
- Valid Seaman’s Book or Certificate of Competence;
- Sponsorship letter from the shipping company or authorized agent; and
- Visa fee of 20.00 Euros (non-refundable).
