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05
Dec, 2017

By Trust Travel

Seaman visa service

Seaman visa service is administrative entry restrictions imposed by the countries for the pilot or a member of the seaman during a transit. The seaman visas are associated with the request for permission to enter a country for a short duration and perform the predefined duties in the given areas, distinct from actual formal permission for an alien to enter and remain in the country. The validity of transit visas for seaman members is usually limited by short terms such as several hours to 10 days depending on the size of the country and the circumstances. The visa policy for seaman members is set by the country and applies to during the transit or to join the vessel. It is illegal for the seaman members to perform repairs or similar work without work permits in port, or traveling in the waters. By law, only a few countries that offer a visa waiver program or do not issue a seaman visa, but allow their entry for a limited time with mandatory clearance documents. Most of the countries permit crew members to travel within the Common Travel Area by carrying a passport or a national identity card.

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Overview

A Seaman visa application in advance of arrival gives non-citizens clearance to enter a country and to remain there within specified constraints and region without a prohibition against employment. They are required to enter into or exit from the country with the aircraft (train and ship) they work for. Many countries require seaman to obtain relevant seaman visas and they often carry a second passport that allows one to be submitted for visas while other passports as a backup ready in case of a short-notice trip. The flight seaman can obtain visas directly from an embassy, however, it takes longer, the companies have a 3rd-party provider and applies for multi-entry visas whenever possible. Pilots, seamen, air hostesses, flight attendants, stewards, or employees on board a ship whose services is required for normal operation.

Visa requirement

The Embassy of India does not issue a seaman visa directly, however, it is issued by Indian missions and posts. Pilots and seaman members are required to needing prior clearance from authorities in India which includes, landing permit issued by the DGCA, ICAO issued by the FAA, Certificate of Incorporation of the airline or cargo operator, Letter of Invitation, business letter and address proof. A landing permit facility, up to a maximum of 72 hours, can be given to a foreigner who enters India by Air or Sea, without a valid visa, under emergent condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

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05
Dec, 2017

By Trust Travel

Corporate Flight Booking

Planning a work-related trip can be a stressful endeavor. On top of your usual travel concerns, you also have to keep your mind focused on the business aspect of your trip. Business travel doesn’t have to be stressful, though. With a little planning and preparation, you can help ensure your trip runs as smoothly as possible so you can stay focused on your work.

1. Find out if you’ll need any special accommodations

Depending on where you’re traveling to, you may need to make certain accommodations for yourself. This is usually more important for international travel, but it may be relevant for domestic travel as well

  • If you’re traveling internationally, you may need to secure a visa before you leave. You may also need certain vaccinations, including anti-malarial medication.
  • If traveling to a city at an elevation above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters), you may be susceptible to elevation sickness. Try to give yourself a few days to acclimate before doing anything strenuous and start drinking two to three liters of water each day to stay hydrated.
  • If you’re traveling outside the country, find out if you can safely drink the tap water where you’ll be. If not, you’ll need to stick to bottled, purified water to stay healthy.

2. Put together an itinerary

Having an itinerary is the easiest way to ensure that you remain on schedule and don’t forget any important tasks on your trip. Knowing where to go and what to do, as well as what time everything needs to happen by, will help streamline your travel plans from start to finish.

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3. Make reservations for hotels, flights, and anything else that requires booking

Look online to find the best deals on flights and hotels. Some websites, such as Expedia, will allow you to book flights, hotels, and rental cars all in the same place.

  • While air flight booking, make sure that you use your sky miles account so that you can get points and rewards. You might even have enough sky miles already to cover the cost of your flight!
  • When booking your hotel, see if you can use sky miles or get points towards a rewards program. You should also make note of your hotel’s policies on check-in, check-out, parking, and a number of people per room.
  • If you need a rental car, make sure that all the roads you’ll be driving will be safe with your rental car. Research if you need a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Look around with different rental car companies to see which has the best rate.
  • Some credit cards also have rewards plans and perks for traveling. See if your credit card comes with any of these benefits.

3.Check that your ID/passport is up-to-date

 You may not need a passport if you’re traveling domestically for business, but you will need one for international flights. Even on domestic flights, you’ll need a valid, state-issued ID. Failure to have the proper identification can delay or even prevent your trip altogether.

  • Make sure that all your identification is valid and up-to-date well in advance, as it can take several weeks for new documents to be prepared.

4. Back up all your important information

Thanks to current technology, most of us rely pretty heavily on our smartphones and digital devices. However, depending on where you are traveling, you may not have phone or internet reception readily available. If you’re relying on your digital devices for your itinerary, plane ticket, presentation, or paperwork, you may be out of luck if you’re in a dead zone.

  • Keep a backup copy of all your important information on your laptop or a USB flash drive.
  • If you really want to cover all your bases, you can also print out hard copies of any important paperwork and keep those papers in a file with your travel documents.
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Seaman visa service
Corporate Flight Booking