APPLYING FOR US C1/D VISA

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This Post intends to help the Indian Merchant Navy sailors in applying for their US C 1/D nonimmigrant visas (NIV). For other types of Visa you can check https://www.vfs-usa.co.in .
Jotting down the points with explanations where required.

[1] Maritime people need to apply for US C 1/D Visa under nonimmigrant visa (NIV).
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/nonimmigrantvisas.html and
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/nonimmigrantvisas_shipairlinecrew.html

[2] Determine your Consular district.
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/consulardistrictslocation.html

[3] Have your Digital Photograph ready.
Refer :
http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov/photo_requirements.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/frvi_3888.html
http://travel.state.gov/pdf/USPassportDigitalImageRequirements.pdf

Applying for RENEWAL OF EXPIRED GMDSS ENDORSEMENT at MMD KOLKATA

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Following documents are required for applying for renewal of GMDSS Endorsement at MMD Kolkata :-

1. Original GMDSS Endorsement (Expired)
2. Original Valid Medical Examination Report
3. Copy of GOC

Applying for MASTER COC at MMD KOLKATA

Following documents are required for applying for MASTER COC at MMD Kolkata :-

1. Copy of GOC
2. Copy of COC
3. Copy of Passport