Schengen visa services

Solutions

Thanks to our deep knowledge of the Schengen regulations for obtaining transit Schengen visas for seamen, we can provide professional and efficient services to ship-owners and thus in the best conditions possible for smooth operations. We have different solutions to offer depending on the urgency and the ships call date.

Regular notice

(at the consulate)

My crew has enough time to apply the Schengen visa at consulate before ship ETA.

 

  • Available for all French ports.
  • Secured at the French embassy of the origin country.
  • Fast track procedure with our letter of invitation (LOI), Visa is issued within 48 hours after the appointment with French consulate.
  • Visa is valid for long term : several months to several years.
  • Your crew can travel with any airlines.
  • Available for all nationalities.

Short notice

(Arrival at the airport)

My crew does not have enough time to apply the Schengen visa at consulate before ship ETB.

 

  •  Available for all French ports and some Europeans ports
  • Secured at Paris CDG Airport, or Munich and Zurich airports
  • Visa is valid only a couple of days for your crew, to transit from airport to ship
  • Only a few airlines agree the VOA / OKTB procedure
A container ship entering a port
Interport Crew Services, Leader company in France specialized with organization of crew change arrangements on board merchant ships

Depending of the situation

Interport Crew Services, Leader company in France specialized with organization of crew change arrangements on board merchant ships

For all seaman

  • Preparation of documents.
  • Meet and greet.
  • VOA procedure (Schengen visa on arrival).
  • Connection to the domestic flight.
  • Welcome at Paris CDG airport.
Interport Crew Services, Leader company in France specialized with organization of crew change arrangements on board merchant ships

For on-signers

  • Obtain transit Schengen visas from police or customs depending on the ship’s port of call.
  • Obtain transit Schengen visas at Paris CDG airport with implementation of the VOA / OKTB procedure.
Interport Crew Services, Leader company in France specialized with organization of crew change arrangements on board merchant ships

For off-signers

  • Obtain transit Schengen visas from the port.
  • immigration by arranging appointments and all necessary documents.
  • Arrange transfer from ship to immigration and to the airport.
  • Can arrange hotel accommodation, medical test etc.
Interport Crew Services, Leader company in France specialized with organization of crew change arrangements on board merchant ships

Manila office

Our specialization in European ports and overseas territories of France, except France, makes us the preferred choice for vessel owners and operators who require comprehensive support in these areas. Our knowledge of the local regulations and requirements allows us to streamline the process and minimize delays, helping our clients to save time and resources.

Schengen visa for all situation

Our services

Schengen visa services

Crew handling

Other services

Off-port limits

Our offices

Le Havre (Head office)

5 Rue du Prieuré, 76700 Harfleur, France

+33 (0)2 35 25 44 81

contact@interportfrance.fr

Ports : Le Havre, Dieppe, Fécamp, Antifer, Port-Jérome, Rouen.

Le Havre (Head office)

Dunkirk (Office)

2 Route de Bergues , 59210 Coudekerque-Branche

+33 (0)6 75 01 67 59

dunkirk@interportfrance.fr

Ports : Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne.

Dunkirk (Office)

Saint Nazaire (Office)

38 Av. de la République, 44600 Saint-Nazaire, Fr.

+33 (0)6 31 38 06 08

nantes@interportfrance.fr

Ports : Saint-Malo, Le Legue, Brest, Lorient, Saint-Nazaire, Montoir, Donges, Nantes, Les Sables d'Olonne, La Pallice, Rochefort, Ambes, Bordeaux, Bassens, Paulliac.

Saint Nazaire (Office)

Marseille (Office)

7 Lotissement Le Bois Sacré, Salin De Giraud , 13129 Arles

+33 (0)6 74 16 74 95

marseille@interportfrance.fr

Ports : Sete, Port-la-Nouvelle, Fos-Sur-Mer, Lavera, Caronte, Martigues, Marseille, La Seyne-sur-Mer, Toulon.

Marseille (Office)

Manila (Office)

16th floor 6789 Tower Ayala Avenue, Makati, Philippines

+63 960 396 6301

manila@interportfrance.fr

Manila (Office)

Brest

Port served by the Saint-Nazaire agency.

Lorient

Port served by the Saint-Nazaire agency.

La Pallice

Port served by the Saint-Nazaire agency.

Bordeaux/Bassens

Port served by the Saint-Nazaire agency.

Bayonne

Port served by Marseille and Saint-Nazaire agencies.

Sète

Port served by the Marseille agency.

Rouen

Port served by the Le Havre agency.

Caen

Port served by the Le Havre agency.

Calais

Port served by the Dunkirk agency.