Before joining a vessel, seafarers must understand the safety procedures they will follow on board and have the training required for their assigned duties. Two terms that often cause confusion are STCW safety familiarization and STCW Basic Safety Training (BST). Although both relate to emergency preparedness and safety at sea, they serve different purposes. Safety […]
A Burundi Seaman Book (CDC/SIRB) is a seafarer identity document used for maritime employment, including potential offshore roles linked to Saudi Arabia. Acceptance depends on employer, vessel flag, and job requirements. The Burundi Seaman Book requirement is primary, but International Ship Registry requires a passport, Certificate of Competency (CoC), medical fitness certificate, and photos. Applicants […]
If you’re travelling from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia for business meetings, engineering assignments, consultancy or maritime work, the right visa depends on your activities, nationality, Bahrain residency and Saudi host or sponsor arrangements. Eligible Bahrain residents may qualify for a Saudi tourist eVisa, but it does not authorize all professional activities or employment. Explore our […]
Choosing the right UAE visit visa depends on how long you plan to stay, whether you need single or multiple entry, your nationality, and your purpose of travel. In 2026, visitors may have options such as short-term tourist visas, longer-stay visit visas, multiple-entry visas, and the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, subject to eligibility and the […]
To apply, visit the official Bahrain eVisa portal, check your eligibility, select the appropriate visa, prepare the required documents, complete the application, and pay the applicable fees. After submission, you can use the official portal to check your Bahrain eVisa status. Whether you are travelling from India, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, or another country, […]
A seaman visa, transit visa and business visa serve different travel purposes. The right visa depends on why you are travelling, which country you are entering, whether you are joining or leaving a vessel, and the immigration rules that apply to your nationality. For example, A business traveller attending a maritime meeting may need a […]
Indian seafarers joining a vessel at Dammam, Saudi Arabia, must confirm the correct Saudi entry visa or crew joining authorization before travelling. The required procedure depends on whether they are joining a vessel in port, transferring to an offshore vessel or travelling for employment. For Indian passport holders, the essential first step is to obtain […]
If you are traveling to Saudi Arabia by sea and need to temporarily disembark at a Saudi port, the relevant visa category is the Saudi Sea Transit Visa. The exact requirements, fees, insurance and eligibility depend on your nationality, travel purpose and application route, so you should verify the current conditions through Saudi Arabia’s official […]
You can get a Bahrain business visa in one of two ways. A Bahrain company with a commercial registration (CR) can act as your guarantor and submit NPRA’s Business visa for you. Or, if your nationality qualifies, you can apply yourself on the NPRA eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh). Either way, you must apply from outside Bahrain. […]
If you have problems How to Apply Saudi Business visa from Bahrain? here is solutions A Bahrain resident applies for a Saudi business visa online on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) KSA Visa platform. The application is usually supported by an invitation letter from a Saudi company that shows the commercial relationship. MOFA states […]
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