Short-stay C visa to join a ship as a seafarer

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What type of worker, employment situation, occupation or professional activity is this pathway actually designed for?

The visa is for seafarers travelling to Ireland to join a ship departing from Ireland.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
A short stay join ship visa allows you to come to Ireland as a seafarer to join a ship that is departing from this country

Does the applicant need a job offer, employer, sponsor, transfer relationship or other employer involvement? What is important about that employer relationship?

Yes. The applicant needs a letter from the employer (the shipping company or agency) stating the on-board job, length of employment, ship name, joining date and harbour, plus a letter from the Irish engaging company or agency if different.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
Your exact job on-board ship, for example, your title, the activities you will perform How long you have been employed by the company or agency The name of the ship you will be joining in Ireland
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
If the shipping company or agency that has engaged you in Ireland is different from the shipping company or agency above, you must ask them to send you a letter on headed paper

What are the few decisive professional characteristics of the pathway: occupation, qualifications, experience, salary, skill level, shortage status, labour-market condition or equivalent?

The visa is needed by seafarers holding a Seafarer's Identity Document from a country that has not ratified the ILO Conventions on Seafarers' Identity Documents; holders of such a document from a ratifying country need no visa.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
Hold a Seafarer’s Identity Document issued by a country that has not ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Conventions on Seafarers’ Identity Documents (
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
You do not need a visa if you hold a Seafarer’s Identity Document issued by a country that has ratified

What work does the permission allow? Is the holder tied to an employer, occupation or sector? Can family accompany where clearly established?

The visa allows only joining the ship; the holder may not do any other work, paid or unpaid, and may not rely on public services. The official source does not state whether family members may accompany the holder.

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Limits of the record

Family accompaniment is not addressed.

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
This visa does not allow you to: Work in any other way (paid or unpaid)

How long is the permission normally granted for, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction exists if officially stated?

The stay is short: the landing stamp sets its length, up to 90 days, and the holder must leave before it expires. The official source does not state any renewal or longer-term residence direction.

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Limits of the record

No renewal or longer-term route is stated.

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/join-ship-visa/
the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.

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Short-stay C visa to join a ship as a seafarer

What type of worker, employment situation, occupation or professional activity is this pathway actually designed for?

Does the applicant need a job offer, employer, sponsor, transfer relationship or other employer involvement? What is important about that employer relationship?

What are the few decisive professional characteristics of the pathway: occupation, qualifications, experience, salary, skill level, shortage status, labour-market condition or equivalent?

What work does the permission allow? Is the holder tied to an employer, occupation or sector? Can family accompany where clearly established?

How long is the permission normally granted for, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction exists if officially stated?

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