Visa Country Guide (PDF)
€8.50
A written brief of the visas that actually apply to your nationality and target hubs — B1/B2, C1/D, Schengen work rules and transit visas — with realistic timelines, costs and the mistakes that cost crew a season.
Delivered instantly by email.
The problem
Visa information online is generic, outdated, and rarely written for yacht crew. Crew arrive on the wrong visa, or apply three months too late for the season they were aiming at.
The outcome
You know exactly which visa you need, when to apply, what it costs, and what the consulate will ask for.
Who this is for
- You want to understand your visa options before spending money on applications.
- You are choosing between hubs (US, Schengen, Caribbean) and need to know what each requires.
Who this is not for
- You want someone to prepare and submit the application with you — see Visa Application Assistance.
Exactly what you get
Nationality-specific visa brief
Which visas you are eligible for, which you are not, and the realistic route in for your passport.
Hub-by-hub requirements
US (B1/B2 and C1/D), Schengen, UK, Caribbean and South Africa — entry rules, permitted activities, and what 'looking for work' legally means in each.
Timeline and cost table
Current consular fees, appointment waiting times and the latest date to apply for each season.
Common refusal reasons
The documentation and interview answers that get crew refused, and how to avoid them.
What happens after you book
- 1The PDF is emailed to you immediately after payment.
- 2You can upgrade to full application assistance at any time — the guide cost is credited.
Questions before you book
Is this legal advice?
No. It is industry guidance based on how crew are processed in practice. We are not immigration lawyers.
Does it cover my nationality?
The guide is prepared against the nationality you enter at checkout.
Ready to start?
Visa Country Guide (PDF) — €8.50
Not quite right? See Visa Application Assistance (€120)