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E-Migrate system for seafarers -reg
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, ship owners, RPS, immigration authorities
Effective Date:
14th February 2020
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 7 of 2017
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Clarification on e-Migrate System — MS Notice No. 7 of 2017
This notice clarifies the usage of the e-Migrate system for various categories of personnel.
- Seafarers: Indian seafarers on merchant vessels of any flag must use e-Migrate. Cruise vessel seafarers without Indian CDC can use passport.
- Supernumeraries: Spouses/children of seafarers joining ships do not need e-Migrate or certificates.
- Non-seafarers: Non-seafarers defined in MS Notice No. 2 of 2018 use passport for e-Migrate.
- Other persons: Personnel on specific types of ships/crafts are exempt from e-Migrate.
2. Immigration and Airlines — MS Notice No. 5 of 2020
Seafarers should have their data in e-Migrate before departure. Airlines should not insist on e-Migrate printouts.
- Seafarers: Ensure e-Migrate data is submitted before departure.
- Airlines: Do not insist on e-Migrate printouts; guided by DGCA.
3. Exemptions and Resources — MS Notice No. 5 of 2020
Exemptions and resources for e-Migrate system are outlined.
- Exemptions: oEM technicians/observers, foreign nationals, and specific ship types.
- Resources: Immigration authorities, Bureau of Immigration, and state administrations.
Important Note
Seafarers without e-Migrate clearance should not be allowed to join/continue on ship.
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