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Schengen Visa Checklist – Seaman
| Schengen Visa Checklist – Seaman | yes | no | n/a | |
| 1) | Application Form (one per applicant perfected with full names, no initials) | |||
| 2) | Two recent biometric passport photographs (3,5 x 4,5 cm, full face on white background, one attached to the application | |||
| 3) | Fee of 90 EUR to be paid in LKR | |||
| 4) | Current and (if any) previous passports - Current passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay. - Surname and names should be entirely spelled. No initials. - A copy of the bio page and amendment page should be annexed to the application form. - Passport shall contain at least two blank opposing pages. | |||
| 5) | Travel health insurance valid for the length of stay and for all Schengen states covering medical repatriation, emergency medical and hospital care. A minimum cover of 30.000 EUR is mandatory. Credit card insurance cover is not accepted | |||
| 6) | Travel itinerary (arrival and departure flight information and – if applicable – surface travel dates to other Schengen countries) Please do not submit paid flight tickets, as the Embassy will not liable for the financial loss in a case of a rejection | |||
| 7) | Work contract with the German Employer | |||
| 8) | Seaman’s book and one copy | |||
| 9) | Proof of Employment in Sri Lanka 1. letter of employer with the IMO/ISR number of the ship and 2. letter from “The Ministry of Ports and Highways” | |||
| 10) | Questionnaire | |||
| 11) | Only applicable if working as a cook on the vessel: Medical report by a trusted doctor of the German Embassy (Dr. A.M. Sebastiampillai, 166/2 Kirulapone Ave, Col. 05, Tel. 011-2514104 or Dr. N.H.Uduwela, 104, Havelock Road, Colombo 05, Tel.011-2504664) |
Please note:
It is recommended to apply as early as possible. The application for seamen can be lodged up to 9 months before the planned trip.
The standard processing time for the decision on visa applications is 15 calendar days. If in individual cases an extended review is carried out, the processing time may be extended to 45 calendar days. The application should be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the planned trip.
Documents should be sorted according to this list.
All documents should be attached to the visa application in copy.
Original documents should be submitted, too. They will be returned with the passport.
Documents in Sinhala and Tamil must be presented with an official English or German translation.
In addition to the above mentioned documents the Embassy may request you to furnish further documents.
Applicants are obliged to provide all information necessary to proof their case and therefore are advised to submit only complete applications. Incomplete applications may be refused.
False statements in the visa process will lead to the rejection of the application.
VAC (Visa Application Center) official to select as appropriate:
o The intended date of departure is in less than 15 calendar days. The applicant has been informed that the processing time may be of up to 15 calendar days. Nevertheless the applicant insisted on lodging the application. He was informed that the final decision might be taken after the intended date of departure.
o The applicant has confirmed that he/she has no documents to submit other than those listed above
o The applicant has submitted the supporting documents above. I have advised him/her that failure to submit all necessary documents may result in the refusal of the application. The applicant has chosen to proceed with the application nevertheless. The following documentation is missing/incomplete:
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Place, date
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Signature VAC official
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Signature of applicant *
* signature and organisation/relationship to the applicant, in case of authorised third party handing in the documents
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