The New Zealand Seafarer visa is a visa for crew members working aboard cruise ships, cargo ships, or other commercial vessels traveling to New Zealand. The visa allows seafarers to enter the country as part of their duties and can be valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries.
At Alla Visum, you can get help with your application for the New Zealand Seafarer Visa. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Seafarer Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Seafarer Visa, officially called the New Zealand Maritime Crew Visa, is a special visa or travel authorization for people who work as crew members aboard ships operating in New Zealand.
The visa is intended for seafarers working on cruise ships, cargo ships, or other commercial vessels. It is used to enable entry into New Zealand in connection with work on board the ship.
The application must be approved before the trip to New Zealand begins. The visa is valid separately from tourist visas, student visas, work visas, and other types of entry permits.
The New Zealand Seafarer visa can be valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue, provided that the crew member continues to be employed by the same shipping company or operator. The visa is issued as Multiple Entry and can be used for multiple trips to New Zealand during the validity period.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Proof of employment from the shipping company or operator
- Crew certificate or seaman's book
- Information about ships and planned voyage
New Zealand may change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
New Zealand Seafarer Visa Rules
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for people who work as crew members on board ships
- The visa can be valid for up to 5 years
- The visa is valid as long as you are employed by the same operator or shipping company
- If the employment ends, the visa may expire before the expiration of the validity period
- The visa is issued as Multiple Entry
- Flight crew may stay in New Zealand for up to 7 days per entry
- Cruise ship crew arriving by sea may stay in New Zealand for up to 28 days or until the ship leaves the country
- Crews of cargo ships arriving by sea may stay in New Zealand for up to 28 days or until the ship leaves the country
- Crew members flying to New Zealand to join a ship are allowed to stay in the country for up to 35 days
- The visa is not intended for tourism, study, or permanent work outside of crew duty
- The final decision is always made by New Zealand immigration authorities
- If a longer stay is required, a different visa type must be applied for at Immigration New Zealand
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and work as a crew member on a ship that operates in New Zealand, you may need a New Zealand Seafarer's Visa before departure. The requirements vary depending on the type of vessel, the tasks and the structure of the trip.
Embassy of Sweden in New Zealand
The embassy of Sweden in Wellington represents Sweden in New Zealand and assists Swedish citizens with consular matters such as passports, emergencies and other citizenship matters. If you need help during your stay in New Zealand, you can contact the embassy of Sweden in Wellington.
Embassy of New Zealand in Sweden
New Zealand does not have an embassy in Sweden. The Embassy of New Zealand in The Hague, the Netherlands, is responsible for diplomatic matters concerning Sweden. If you need to apply for a New Zealand ETA or have questions about entry requirements to New Zealand, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Maritime Crew Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Seafarer Visa is a visa or travel authorization for people who work as crew members aboard ships traveling to New Zealand.
Seafarers who work on cruise ships, cargo ships, or other commercial vessels may need this visa.
The visa can be valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue.
The visa is issued as Multiple Entry and can be used for multiple trips to New Zealand.
Flight crew may stay for up to 7 days. Crews on cruise ships and cargo ships are allowed to stay for up to 28 days. Crew members flying in to join a ship are allowed to stay up to 35 days.
You will need a valid passport, proof of employment, crew certificate or seaman's book as well as documentation from the shipping company.
The price starts from 4 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
Yes. The visa is linked to your employment with an approved shipping company or operator.
Yes. If your employment with the operator on which the visa is based ends, the visa may lose its validity.
If you need to stay longer than the permitted length of stay, a different visa type may be needed depending on the purpose of your stay.
This visa is intended for work as a crew member on board ships. For other types of work, a work visa is required.
If the purpose of the stay is studies, a student visa is required.
If you are traveling for business purposes but not as a crew member, a business visa or other entry permit may be more appropriate.
For private visits to family or friends, a visitor visa is more suitable.
If a longer stay is required, a different visa type must be applied for at Immigration New Zealand. The final decision is always made by Immigration New Zealand.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Maritime Crew Visa
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Multiple entries
Max stay
28 days
Requirements for Maritime Crew Visa to New Zealand
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo