What kind of visa is required and what is the process?

What kind of visa is required and what is the process?
A C1-D US seaman’s visa is usually required, which is obtained from the US consulate in your own country. The cruise line should send you all the necessary information regarding your visa, and you will then need to go into the consulate with your passport and hand in the forms. The visa in your passport will then be delivered to you within seven working days. For US and Canadian citizens, you only need a passport which is valid for at least three months after the end of your contract.