Seaman's passport - there is a document that certifies the identity of a person both on the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad. It is issued to citizens of our country for work on Russian vessels sailing abroad or for secondment to foreign vessels, also for cadets of the relevant educational institutions, employees of executive authorities and those who work in various institutions under the authority of these bodies.
Instruction manual
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If you fall into this category, then go to get a passport to the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Russian Federation, seaport administrations, or seaports that serve as the maritime administration.
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If during the work you cross the border of the Russian Federation and travel abroad, then do not forget to apply for the visas of those countries that you will visit.
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Also remember that the sailor's passport has a validity period of 5 years, then it must be replaced, as it is considered to be invalid. True, keep in mind that you can enter it on the territory of the Russian Federation within a year after the end of its validity.
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To obtain a sailor's passport, you will certainly need to confirm the level of professional training and health status. To do this, take the following documents with you: a working diploma, a medical examination report, and a qualified certificate.
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To apply for a sailor’s passport, fill out 3 application forms (each must have your photo), certify the profiles with photos at the place of work. Also provide the shipowner's request for a seaman's passport and pay the state fee.
