When it comes to working on river cruise ships, one of the most frequently asked questions by candidates is what the work visa procedure looks like. Although the process may seem complex, with proper support — such as the assistance provided by the Feron agency — everything runs smoothly, clearly, and without unnecessary stress.
The procedure begins after a successful interview with the cruise company. At that point, the process of preparing the necessary documentation for the visa starts. The Feron agency handles communication with the company and collects all required documents for each candidate. Once the documentation is checked for accuracy, candidates receive detailed instructions on how to fill out the forms and prepare the remaining necessary information.
In coordination with the candidates, appointments are scheduled both at the Feron agency office and the visa application center. The goal is to ensure everything is complete and in line with the embassy’s requirements before the documents are submitted to the visa center. The next step involves the candidates attending their scheduled appointment at the visa center, where they submit the prepared documentation and provide their biometric data — a standard procedure when applying for a visa.
Once the application is officially submitted, the Feron agency no longer has direct influence over the duration of the process, as it falls under the jurisdiction of the consulate and other relevant authorities. However, experience shows that most applications are processed relatively quickly, and in the vast majority of cases, candidates receive their visas without having to delay the start of their contract or give up the job opportunity.
Once the visa is approved, the agency retrieves the passport and notifies both the candidate and the company that the process has been successfully completed. Candidates can then collect their passports at the Feron office at the scheduled time.
While there is no universal answer to how long visa processing takes, one thing is certain: good organization, timely collection of documents, and cooperation with a reliable agency greatly simplify the entire process and significantly increase the chances of a successful outcome.
