Italians ease entry of non-EU seafarers for reasons of work with year long visa

Caroline Blatter 03 Jun 2022 Italy / Mediterranean / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / About/General Information

Over the past few months, yacht crew entering Italy have been experiencing real difficulties to be "stamped out" to board their vessels. This was due to the strict application of a February 2020 decision of the European Court of Justice by Italian port authorities .

Thanks to successful government relations actions by a number of yachting and cruising organisations (Genova for Yachting, Federagenti, Confindustria Nautica, Assarmatori and Confitarma), the Italian Parliament has recently adopted a rule whereby non-EU yacht crew arriving in Italy will be able to obtain a long-term work visa for up to 365 days.

The details of the visa issuance procedures are still being developed and the PYA will keep you informed as soon as we know more.

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