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Maritime Crew Visa Training Presentation for Maritime Crew Manning Agents 4 July 2007 Welcome / Overview What is the Maritime Crew Visa (MCV)? Who is required to hold an MCV? How to apply for an MCV Processing of Transit
4 July 2007
Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) commenced on 1 July 2007 for foreign crew of non-military ships. The MCV will replace the Special Purpose Visa (SPV) granted automatically when crew arrive by sea on a non-military ship, or sign-on to a non-military ship in Australia.
to hold an MCV for arrival and stay in Australia. This includes supernumerary crew. Spouse and dependent children of crew may hold an MCV if accompanying crew.
valid while the crew member remains with their ship in Australia.
validity.
entry and removed on the next available aircraft.
with the vessel.
agent, on behalf of an individual applicant, based on information provided by the applicant.
passport.
MCV.
Internet application available 1 July 2007 through www.immi.gov.au/sea. Internet application will take minutes to complete provided all information is available. Processing of internet applications will commence immediately upon receipt and most will be finalised within days. Any follow-up information required from clients will be managed by the Brisbane Global Processing Centre. For third party internet lodgement, no registration or additional forms are required.
Paper applications can be lodged only by mail or courier to the Brisbane Global Processing Centre (BGPC) in Australia. The paper application form will be available from 1 July from the website www.immi.gov.au/sea. Printed forms will not be made available at post or PIASI. Applicants must download the application form. Most paper applications are expected to be finalised within four weeks from the date of receipt in the BGPC. If third parties wish to lodge the paper application, Form 956 must also be completed.
Progress of an Internet application may be checked at any time by clients using a Transaction Reference Number (TRN) which will be provided upon e-visa application. A separate Internet facility will allow shipping operators and agents to verify the existence of an MCV for crew at any time using the person’s passport number, nationality of passport, and date of birth. Both internet checking facilities will be available at the DIAC website from 1 July 2007. As the Visa Office in Manila does not process MCVs, we will not be able to respond to any queries regarding the status of an application.
1 July to 31 December 2007 MCV applications commenced on 1 July 2007. A 6-month transitional period until 31 December 2007 will allow industry time to comply with the MCV requirements. During this period, the SPV arrangements will continue and ensure that crew who arrive without an MCV may still arrive lawfully in Australia. New sign-on notification forms are required by Customs at least 24 hours before crew sign-on. You must provide details to Australian agents in advance. Refer to customs website for form.
1 January 2008 – Mandatory Requirement From 1 January 2008, the MCV will be mandatory for crew arriving in Australia by sea on a non-military ship. Crew who arrive without an MCV (and no other visa) will be restricted on board the vessel. The operator, master, charterer, and agent may also be liable for a fine of AUD$5,000 for each person who arrives without an MCV.
Crew joining a vessel in Australia Crew traveling to Australia by air to join a vessel must hold a valid visa for air travel such as a Transit visa, Tourist visa or an Electronic Travel Authority. MCV required for crew sign-on in Australia. From 1 January 2008, crew who do not hold an MCV at time
not permit work) and restriction on board the vessel.