Heading to Europe for Training or Job Hunting? Read This First
Visa rules for yacht crew entering France and the wider Schengen area can be confusing — particularly if you’re coming over for training, dockwalking or hoping to find your first job.
The PYA has put together a useful guide explaining what crew can and cannot do depending on nationality and visa status.
If you’re planning to come to Europe to start your yachting career, this is worth reading before you book your flight.
What does the guide cover?
It looks at the different rules affecting crew travelling to France and the Schengen area, including:
- EU and Schengen nationals
- Visa-exempt nationalities, including British, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian passport holders
- Nationalities a Schengen visa, including South African crew
- Coming to Europe for training
- Dockwalking and looking for work
- Joining a yacht and working onboard
Visa and immigration rules can change, and everyone’s circumstances are different. Always check the requirements that apply to your nationality and situation before travelling.
READ THE FULL VISA GUIDE → Superyacht News – Understanding Visa Requirements
