Certificates for seafarers

Because of increased volume of applications, more complex examinations, and staffing shortages, there are currently longer processing times for the issuance of certificates of competency for seafarers. The current processing time is at least 12 weeks. We appreciate your understanding.

This applies to the issuance of German certificates of competency, but not to endorsements of foreign certificates of competency, for which we generally require a maximum of 3 business days.

You can help significantly to reduce processing time.
Please note our additional information on this under Initial Issuance and Extension of validity.