Exclusively for seafarers

Marine Crew Visa

Professional visa assistance for global maritime personnel. Join thousands of marine crew members who trust SkyNav for their transit and joining vessel visa needs.

Modern container vessel at sea
98.4%

Approval rate for maritime transit visas in 2023.

Seafarer Visa Options

Select the specific maritime visa type for your next deployment. We handle all documentation and embassy scheduling.

Compare all visa types
US Coastal View
USA

C1/D (US Transit)

Required for crew members joining vessels in US ports or transiting through US territory.

European Port
EUROPE

Schengen Maritime

Transit visa for seafarers joining vessels across the 27 Schengen area countries.

Australian Harbor
AUSTRALIA

Australian MCV

Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988) for sea crew to enter and stay in Australia.

Document Checklist

Ensure you have the following documents ready to expedite your application process. Our team will verify each document for compliance.

Valid Passport

Minimum 6 months validity

Seaman's Book

Up-to-date service record

Employment Contract

Signed by ship owner/agent

Medical Certificates

Valid ILO/IMO compliance

Fast-Track Processing

Accelerate your maritime deployment with our priority visa services designed for urgent vessel joins. We eliminate the friction in crew logistics.

Priority Queue

Jump to the front of processing lines.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock global crew assistance.

Doc Verification

Expert review for 1st-time approval.

Secure Portal

Military-grade data protection.

Standard vs. Fast-Track

Processing time comparison

Standard Processing14-21 Days
SkyNav Fast-Track3-5 Days

Ready to join your vessel?

Start your visa application today and experience the most efficient maritime crew processing in the industry.