Australian Embassy
France
Embassy address: 4, rue Jean Rey 75724 Paris Cedex 15 - Telephone : 01 40 59 33 00 - Fax : 01 40 59 33 10

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Maritime Crew Visas

The Maritime Crew visa (MCV) is a new visa for foreign sea crew which is expected to be introduced from 1 July 2007 and be mandatory from 1 January 2008 . The MCV will replace the Special Purpose visa for foreign crew, which requires no visa application and is automatically granted to foreign crew when they arrive on a non-military ship.

Detailed information about the Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) that commences 1 July 2007, including eligibility and how to apply.