Algeciras (ESALG) — Port Crew Change Guide

Timezone: Europe/Madrid

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

Crew change requirements for Algeciras.
off-signing crewmembers Exit Visa
In case off/signer have his valid Schengen visa please send agents a copy of same prior disembarkation.
Visa on arrival procedure for on and off signers.
On signers

For VISA obtaining we shall need 7 days notice at Algeciras.
Seafarer must arrive at Spain holding Schengen visa to be obtained at the Spanish embassy.
From our side and in order to facilitate visa issuance, we can send invitation fax to Spanish Embassy showing following details

Names and surnames of a seaman
Date and Place of Birth
Passport number, Issue date and expire date
seaman´s book number, issue and expire date
Seaman´s rank.
itinerary which will be followed for travel to Spain (flight schedule)
The name and address of the agency in the country of seaman origin which is cooperating to and which will take care of visa application presentation.
Port of origin and next port after Algeciras of the vessel.
We need a Letter of Immigration signed + stamped by the vessel.
visa obtaining takes 1 week from immigrations authorities.
Algeciras Immigration authorities INSIST ON AND REQUIRES that all Schengen visas arranged, crew on must embark at Algeciras....

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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