Crystal Cruises C1D Visa

You can obtain a visa in at the US Embassy in London or the US Consulate in Belfast.

Making a visa appointment

  1. Prior to booking your Visa appointment, you must complete a DS-160 Application Form (Please select ‘England, London’  if applying for your visa from England).
  2. Once you have completed your DS-160 application, you need to create an account hereand pay for your Visa (Click on Temporary Visas – The Country – Continue). The cost of the C1d visa is £130. (You can pay an extra £18 for a delivery upgrade which will ensure the Visa is returned to your house or business address in 5 working days).
  3. After paying for your visa you will be able to book your appointment on-line. Should you need to call the number is 020 360 56998. (Please note that you need to have paid for your Visa before calling this number to make an appointment).

Please note: You will need to allow 10 working days after your appointment to get your passport back if you don’t pay for a delivery upgrade.

Completing your DS-160 application form

Whilst completing your DS-160, the following information will be needed:

  1. For place of stay whilst in the US – Miami Office Address, Crystal Cruises, 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 00
    Miami, FL 33132
  2. Crystal Contact number is: 1-310-785-9300
  3. King’s Recruit are the Crewing Agency – our address is The King’s Foundation, 47 Snaithing Lane, Fulwood, Sheffield, S10 3LF
  4. Crystal Ships do not have an ID number – please enter your assigned ship name eg. Crystal Symphony
  5. For arrival & length of stay – please put down assigned arrival date & duration of contract for stay (eg 3 months)

Attending your Visa Appointment

For this application you will need a photo, you have the option of taking a photo with you or you can get one done at the London embassy for £5.
Please be aware of security requirements at the Embassy. No mobile phones, keys allowed in the embassy. In London they have a chemist close by for you to deposit these items safely for £3 (see Map)
If you have any blisters or cuts to any fingers or thumbs the embassy will not be able to take your fingerprints and you will be turned away from your appointment.
Visa Appointment Checklist – please make sure you have:
1. PRINTED off the appointment letter
2. PRINTED off the Receipt of payment – (MRV receipt)
3. PRINTED the confirmation letter for DS-160 Application
4. PRINTED your Letter of Employment from Crystal