MOUNT VEMA ENTRY VISA APPLICATION
HIS MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF MOUNT VEMA

VISA PERMIT SERVICES

Although you must fill out and submit this form, you don't need to make any visa payment. Your visa fee is included in your ticket and is paid by the travel agency or the transport service provider on your behalf.
1- Subject to the exceptions listed on this web-page, it is an offense to enter Mount Vema, The Kingdom of Mount Vema – Vema Seamount without a Valid Entry Permit. A person who travels to Mount Vema without permission may be refused entry, will be returned to the ship or aircraft which they arrived, and will be required to leave the Vema Seamount Territory. Please note all nationalities, require permits except where exempted below.

​2- Only the following categories of persons are exempt from the requirement to hold a Mount Vema Visa - Entry Permit:

Exemption List

a) Citizens of Mount Vema, persons who hold a Mount Vema Citizen certificate, supported by a Passport.
b) Members of the Mount Vema Royal Family and Government Officials in the service of the Crown of the Kingdom of Mount Vema in right of His Majesty’s Government of the Kingdom of Mount Vema when visiting or working in Mount Vema in connection with their official duties; This means a Mount Vema Government Official/Civil Servant who visits Mount Vema in connection with their official capacity. It is advisable to have an Identity Card or other proof of Official documentation on arrival issued by The Vema Seamount Authority.
c) Such other persons or classes of persons as His Mount Vema Majesty’s government may from time to time, by public notice, appoint.
If you are in any of the above categories, please take no further action. You will be required to complete an Exempt Personnel Arrival Card when boarding and provide evidence supporting your exemption on arrival in Mount Vema.

ALL OTHER PERSONS REQUIRE AN ENTRY PERMIT

Please read the following information carefully BEFORE you complete your application form.

3- This Entry Permit Application form applies to several Visa categories. You will need to select the one that applies to you.
Transit Visa
Fee: ₲30 golles
Valid for 2 days, for passing through the Kingdom of Mount Vema to a third destination.
Tourist Visa
Fee: ₲40 golles 
This visa is issued for 30 days of leisure travel, no business activities allowed.
Business Visa
Fee: ₲100 golles
​This visa is issued for engaging in commerce in the Kingdom of Mount Vema for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. This type of visa precludes permanent employment, for which a work visa would be required.
Spousal Visa
Fee: ₲40 golles
This visa is granted to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or citizen of a given country, in order to enable the couple to settle in the Kingdom of Mount Vema.
Student Visa
Fee: ₲30 golles 
This visa allows the holder to study at an institution of higher learning in the Kingdom of Mount Vema.
Working Holiday Visa
Fee: ₲50 golles
This type of visa is for individuals traveling between nations offering a working holiday program, allowing young people to undertake temporary work while traveling.
Courtesy Visa
Fee: ₲160 golles
This visa is issued to representatives of foreign governments or international organizations who do not qualify for diplomatic status but do merit expedited, courteous treatment.
Marriage Visa
Fee: ₲90 golles
This type of visa is granted for a limited period prior to intended marriage or civil partnership based on a proven relationship with a citizen of the Kingdom of Mount Vema. This type of Visa is valid for three months from the date of its approval.
Retirement Visa
Fee: ₲40 golles
This type of visa is issued to those who can demonstrate a foreign source of income and who do not intend to work in the Kingdom of Mount Vema. Age limits may apply in some cases.
Airside Transit Visa
Fee: ₲15 golles
Required for anyone passing through the seaports or airports of Mount Vema, despite the need of not going through immigration clearance.
Diplomatic Visa
Fee: ₲100 golles
This is an official visa, issued to bearers of diplomatic passports.
Temporary Worker Visa
Fee: ₲60 golles
This visa is issued for employment in the Kingdom of Mount Vema for 1 year, 2 years or 3 years, and includes scientific/research work
On-Arrival Visa
Fee: ₲120 golles 
This visa is granted at a port of entry. This is distinct from not requiring a visa at all, as the visitor must obtain the visa before trying to pass through immigration. It has to be very special circumstances and is not recommended.
Crew/Seamen Visa
Fee: ₲80 golles 
This type of visa is issued to crew members of shipping companies, international airlines and to aliens required for the normal operation and service of a vessel or an aircraft. In the case of a ship, in determining who qualifies for this type of visa, the individual's responsibilities and activities on the ship is taken into consideration.
Journalist Visa
Fee: ₲110 golles
This type of visa is required of journalists when traveling to the Kingdom of Mount Vema for their respective news organizations.
Immigration Visa
Fee: ₲140 golles
This is a visa granted for those intending to immigrate to the Kingdom of Mount Vema. This type of Visa is issued for a single journey as the holder would later be issued a permanent resident identification card which will allow the traveler to enter to the Kingdom of Mount Vema on unlimited number of times.
Diving / Landing
Fee: ₲10 golles
For cruise ship passengers, who are not formally leaving the ship, and intend a few hours of diving or sightseeing only.
Once you have identified the Condition of Entry you wish to apply for, please fill out the application form. You must complete all relevant questions and sign the declaration. Failure to answer any relevant question completely and accurately may result in the application being refused or delayed, or the Entry Permit may be cancelled at a later date.

​Application should be submitted at least 14 days prior to the proposed arrival date to enable the permit to be authorized and returned to the applicant in good time. His Majesty’s Government of Mount Vema will not be responsible for delays occasioned by incomplete or late submission of application forms. We advise to submit your application at least months prior to your departure.

Extension of a Condition of Entry
Applications for an extension of a Condition of Entry must be made at least 14 days prior to the expiry of the current Entry Permit.
Please Note: Applications made while in Mount Vema for variation of an existing Condition of Entry Permit to another category will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

ENTRY PERMIT FEE
There is a non-refundable fee for each approved person. See section 3. 

PAYMENT METHOD FOR ENTRY PERMIT – MOUNT VEMA VISA
This application form must be submitted with a copy of passport, a passport size photo and a proof of payment for the selected type of Mount Vema Visa on the section 3 above. However, although you must fill out and submit this form, you don't need to make any visa payment because your visa fee is usually included in your ticket which should be used as proof of payment, as Visa fees are paid by the travel agency or the transport service provider on your behalf.
 
ISSUE OF ENTRY PERMIT
The authorized Entry Permit will be sent to the applicant by email, and must be retained for presentation to the Immigration Officers on arrival or on departure to Mount Vema.

REFUSAL OF ENTRY PERMIT
The Mount Vema immigration officers reserve the right to refuse a permit for entry to Mount Vema. When he or she does so, an e-mail setting out the reasons is issued. The applicant has the right to appeal.
PLEASE READ THE ENTRY PERMIT INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
If you are traveling to Mount Vema for any purpose, you need to complete this form. The form must be completed in English. It is important that you complete all questions as indicated, as a decision on your application is based on the information contained here without interviewing you.