Title
Brazil visa rules for non-ILO seafarers
Law
Mia Marina Flag State Administration Advisory No. 2011-04 S. 2011
Decision Date
Apr 25, 2011
Brazil imposes new immigration regulations requiring Filipino seafarers from non-signatory countries to the ILO Convention 185 to secure visas before embarking on vessels, or face penalties and restrictions on disembarking during port calls.
imposition of
fines
foreign seafarers
A

Q&A (MIA MARINA FLAG STATE ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY NO. 2011-04 S. 2011)

Filipino seafarers must hold a Seaman's book or passport stating their status/condition issued by a signatory country of ILO Convention 108.

Seafarers holding Seaman's books or passports from countries not signatory to ILO Convention 108 are prohibited from disembarking and leaving the vessel during port calls in Brazil.

They are subject to proceedings against a foreigner under Brazilian immigration law.

No action is necessary against the transporter/owner; the individual seafarer is registered in the system of inaccessible persons with justification.

Yes, foreigners who present a valid travel document and visa when required may be allowed to disembark.

They must secure an appropriate visa for the Filipino seafarers at the Brazilian Embassy in Manila prior to embarkation.


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