A transit seamen Schengen visa is applicable to foreign nationals who intend on entering a country in the Schengen area for the purposes of joining a vessel, transferring from one vessel to another, or to disembark due to the end of a contract, sickness, repatriation, urgent family matters or holiday. This visa allows a stay of up to 5 days and should be applied for at the consulate for the relevant Schengen area. The processing time from the date of submission is two weeks.