Visa is issued to foreign crew members of a registered vessel or aircraft landing in the Philippines. No foreign seaman or airman shall enter the Philippines as a member of the crew of a vessel or aircraft unless his/her name appears on the list, or unless he is in possession of an appropriate individual visa.

1. Two (2) copies of the passport data page of all foreign crew members. The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended perid of stay in the Philippines.

2. Original and copy of Vessel Register showing the vessel nam, official number (IMO), and specification particulars.

3. Original and two (2) copies of the Certification Letter from a Japan-based shipping company deploying the vessel and its crew, naming the ship's master/captain, and endorsing the purpose of the voyage and its intended schedule, duly notarized by a Japanese notary public.

4. Three (3) original duly accomplished and signed Crew List Visa Application form (FA Form No. 61).

5. Two (2) copies of Seaman's Record Book / maritime credentials record with the latest log entry of the vessel Captain / Master showing personal deatils and signature.

6. Two (2) copies of the seaman's book of crew members.

7. Authorization Letter of the representative / ship agent who will submit the documents.