What is a Seaman's book, and can it really replace a passport?
What is a "Seaman's book", and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes? Even Wikipedia the all-knowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references.
Seaman deserters may not have a passport but rather hold a Seaman's Book, (a national identity document issued to professional seamen that contains a record of their rank and service career).
Possession of one of the following documents is sufficient to demonstrate [right to abode] ...
- Hong Kong Seaman's Identity Book
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How much is Seaman book in Philippines?
\u201cThe price of a seamen's book is around P1,000 to P1,800, depending on where you will get it. For first time seamen, this will be given for free during the term of President Duterte,\u201d he said. A seaman's book is used to record sea service on board commercial vessels and fishing vessels.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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