Transit Visa for a Seaman
(This visa is valid for a stay of up to 5 days.)

Requirements:

• Original passport valid +1 photocopy of passport first page. Your passport must have atleast ONE BLANK PAGE to affix the visa.
• One application form with ALL COLUMNS filled in and SIGNED by the Applicant.
• TWO RECENT PHOTOS in the size of 2 inches x 2 inches with white background.The
  face should cover 50 percent of the photo area.
• COVERING LETTER in original from the Indian Recruiting Company mentioning the following:
  • Applicant's name and rank.
  • Vessel's name.
  • Date of joining the Vessel.
  • Arrival date at the port in the Netherlands.
  • Name and address of the handling agents in the Netherlands.
  • Name and details of the ship broker at the Port of boarding.
• Copy of the contract / appointment letter.
• Confirmation by fax / letter from agent in the Netherlands.
• Copies of all the filled out pages of all the Continuous Discharge Certificates(CDCs).

• All faxes must be photocopied and in A4 size paper.
• Each application must be supported by a copy of all the requisite documents.