[4u2guess]

This has had a negative effect on the crew hiring process, with some jobs advertising only for certain passport-holders or even expressly stating: “No South Africans/Filipinos because of passport issues”. more

[painge]

As the weather begins to warm up the Northern Hemisphere popular holiday destinations such as the Mediterranean, the French Riviera and the Caribbean are going to attract yacht owners and, as a result, crew members. This means that in order for any non-EU crew to work on yachts a Schengen Visa must be obtained. Although the visa is fairly easy to get (if you have no criminal record and provide all the needed documents in a timeous manner) the industry at large remains surprisingly misinformed on the solutions available to yacht crew.

[vorale87]

For green crew and sometimes established yachties looking to relocate, paperwork and travel documentation can be the cause of huge distress. Every country has its own system and list of requirements which lead to confusion and headaches for crew members trying to make sense of it all. We’ve compiled as much information about Visa and Passport applications to help with what you should do and how you should do it.

[casascius]

The Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985, includes the 22 European Union member as well as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. The visa policy of the Schengen Area places the rest of the countries of the world into two annexes respectively. Nationals on the Annex I list (most countries in Africa, Asia and western parts of South America) need a visa if they wish to enter the Schengen Area. Nationals on the Annex II list do not require visas to enter the Schengen Area but often require permission for a stay longer than 90-days or for employment activity on land. Some Annex II countries include Canada, America, Australia and New Zealand. more

[gusti]

Visa application centres across the board remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, those who can extend their status in a country are encouraged to lodge their applications as soon as possible to avoid the foreseeable backlog and wait for an available appointment when the application centres re-open. more

[cdb000]

Specifically, COVID-19 restrictions in Europe impacted procedures to apply for and obtain residence and work permits, as government offices reduced their services or closed during the past few months. Moreover, economic uncertainty related to the pandemic may have an impact on the demand for work permits.

[Guybrush]

Superyacht crew working in Schengen countries have been adversely affected and have not been able to return for work purposes. Many find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place due to expired visas, or visas due to expire, which are requiring urgent renewal before they can return.

[Derrick]

Foreign embassies and missions are currently closed until further notice. However, depending on the country, the embassy and consulate may be reached by telephone or email. more

[swinewine]

Australia provides a superyacht specific visa for crew visiting its shores. The superyacht crew visa allows for the crew of a superyacht to work on board vessels based in Australia for up to one year. here

[DALDEI]

You cannot however do any work that falls outside of the usual day-to-day routine maintenance or business of the superyacht. more

[LuciferUA]

There are also a range of other qualifications which can certainly help. View the Yachting Pages guides on crew training for full details. [links]

[Koon]

According to the Australian Government immigration department, you must be employed as a superyacht crew member and be sponsored by an approved superyacht crew sponsor or supply details of a potential sponsor who has applied for approval.

[Vaschel33]

Depending on the position that you are seeking on board, there are many crew training courses offered in order to help to prepare you for a career in yachting. However, the only two that you may be legally required to complete are the STCW95 and the ENG1.

[ArsenShnurkov]

Many foreign flagged yachts will only hire non-American crew if they hold a B1/B2 visa for the United States. This is a specific, non-immigration visa which is essential for any potential crew to hold if they wish to work on a luxury yacht which is either a U.S. flagged yacht and/or enters U.S. waters:

[appamatto]

You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.

[wereHamster]

When you are a professional yacht crew member, it is an understatement to say that you will be ‘travelling a lot’, whether it be by air, sea or land.

[Kelsoe937]

What visa do I need to work on a yacht?

[Stahovec Jeffrey]

In addition to the above requirements, there is a subsection to this visa referring to the “short” part of the visa name. The short-stay relates to the 90 days in and 90 days out within a 180 day period. more

[yurumtin]

The Schengen Area consists of 22 European Union (EU) state members and four non-EU members who are, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

[otiffanipacey]

Next, you will need to fill out a DS-160 form and make an appointment with your nearest US consulate general or embassy. [links]