Visas Flashcards
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What do certain countries require from certain nationals to enter?
A visa which permits entry for a limited amount of time subject to requirements.
Where can information on visa requirements be found?
On the government website, https://www.visahq.com/ or provided by the agent.
What must a visa holder not do?
- Overstay the expiry date
- Enter multiple times on a single-entry visa
- Overstay the number of days allowed
- Extend the visa while in the country.
What are exceptions for extending a visa?
Force majeure circumstances, such as an accident while on the way to the airport.
What must a crew member do if their visa expires while on board?
They may remain and work if listed on the Official Crew List and have a valid Seaman’s Discharge Book.
What is required for a crew member to disembark if their visa expires?
A single exit transit visa.
What must crew members carry when leaving the vessel?
A shore pass.
Who should be kept informed of visa issues?
Your agent, as they assist in visa extensions and transit visas.
What should crew arriving on a single-entry visa do at the airport?
Be met by the agent and escorted to immigration for passport stamping onto the vessel.
What must the Purser ensure for crew holding a Schengen Visa?
Their passports are taken to immigration and stamped out of the country onto the vessel.
What happens when a Schengen Visa holder’s passport is stamped out?
The number of days allowed within the Schengen area will be frozen, and the validity of their visa upheld.
What should be checked regarding visas issued upon arrival?
Check with your agent about requirements and ensure all paperwork is completed before arrival.
