Crew Change in Bangladesh Seaports | Guidelines for 2025
As a renowned and old shipping and crewing agency in Bangladesh, Sea King Marine Services Limited's expert teams are well-versed in how to handle and what to do for foreign and local seafarers. The crew change process at Chittagong, Matarbari, Payra, and Mongla ports involves specific immigration formalities and COVID-19 protocols.
Bangladesh Immigration and Airport Authority require crew members to present a valid COVID-19 PCR test report or Vaccination certificate upon arrival at Dhaka or Chittagong airports. For off-signer crew, we arrange PCR tests onboard the vessel if necessary. Presently, the PCR test is not mandatory for Crew members departing.
Bangladesh Port Authority has permitted crew changes at those sea ports under strict guidelines during the pandemic, ensuring the safety of all personnel involved.
At Sea King Marine Services Ltd., we handle crew change operations regularly, ensuring the interests of ship owners, operators, and crewing companies are safeguarded.
Why Choose Sea King Marine Services for Crew Change in Bangladesh?
On average, we manage 100–120 crew sign-on and sign-off operations each month, ensuring adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols. Our services include:
24/7 Support - For Crew Change / Crew Repatriation / Seafarer's Medical & Customs Support
Person-In-Charge | Cell Number + WhatsApp | ||
A.R.Pervez | +88 01685616398 | ![]() | |
A.H.Ekram | crewing@skmsbd.com | +8801711963940 |
Comprehensive Crew Change Services at Bangladesh Seaports
Sea King Marine Services Ltd. offers the following services to ensure smooth crew sign-on/off at Chittagong, Mongla, Matarbari, and Payra ports:
Eligible categories for Visa on Arrival (VOA) or Landing Permit (LP)
People from the following categories in European countries may obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka:
Citizens of the above-mentioned European countries and United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Brunei, Philippines are eligible for Visa on Arrival if they travel to Bangladesh from a country without a resident Bangladesh Embassy or Consulate. For more details, send an email to agency@skmsbd.com or visit the Bangladesh Immigration Website.
Requirements for Visa on Arrival (VOA):
VOA applicants / On-signers must confirm the following before departing for Bangladesh:
If you are looking for the most affordable DA for crew changes in Bangladesh, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We are ready to provide you with the best services, 24/7.