Change of https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seamen

Change description : 2025-11-11 00:01:00: Updated to reflect the replacement of ‘Part 9: grounds for refusal’ with ‘Part Suitability’ in the Immigration Rules. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

Seamen arriving in the UK: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on considering applications from seamen arriving in the UK.

Update history

2025-11-11 00:01
Updated to reflect the replacement of ‘Part 9: grounds for refusal’ with ‘Part Suitability’ in the Immigration Rules.

2024-08-20 14:46
Formatting corrections and a minor correction made to policy for VN and NVNs seeking entry as a visitor

2024-06-07 17:27
Updated in line with changes brought in by section 43 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (working in UK waters), including guidance on section 11A of the Immigration Act 1971 and offshore worker notification requirements made under section 11B of that act.