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Crew Members (CRM)

This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on the handling of applications made outside the United Kingdom (UK) from crew members. It is a live document under constant review and is for information only.

More information on seafarers and aircrew members can be found on the UK Border Agency website: Immigration directorate instructions: Chapter 16 - Seamen and aircrew

Entry Clearance Guidance - Recent updates

Crew Members

CRM1 Seafarers
CRM2 Aircrew





Recent updates

New guidance on applications from Turkish nationals in accordance with ECAA

New content, VAT3A Student exchanges - temporary concession

Guidance on deportees - see ECB4.3 and EUN1.3

Content of Chapter 24 has been replaced by the new Medical Issues section

SET12 (HM Forces) updated to link to latest IDI guidance

Content of Chapters 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 29 has been replaced by the new Settlement section

The official British Government website for visa services

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