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Approvals, authorizations and licenses

Seafarers' identification documents (maritime professional booklets -

Ministry of Transport

What it costs
20,000 FCFA
Reference code
MR027-DO
Last changed at source
12 August 2026
What it costs

20,000 FCFA

That is €30.49, at the fixed rate of 655.957 FCFA to the euro.

The law is named

Loi de Finances 2024

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What this is

These official and secure documents provide seafarers and recreational boaters with a professional identity or legal authorization to navigate. They legally prove seafarer status and facilitate travel, embarkation, and shore leave. Seafarer documents are regulated by the Ministry of Transport (Directorate of Maritime Affairs and Waterways), and the application process requires the following: proof of identity (national identity card, passport), a criminal record check, a medical certificate of fitness, proof of training or qualifications, and an employment contract or proof of embarkation. Payment of the required fees is mandatory for anyone engaged in maritime activity or wishing to operate a recreational craft.

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